Festive food

Vegetable and Nut Wellington for a Vegetarian Christmas

A recent survey of 500 vegetarians by Waitrose has revealed that Christmas dinner can be far from a gourmet experience for non…

15 December 2013

Farari Chevdo/Chewdo (Hign Energy Potato Crisps and Nuts Mixture)

There are lots of Indian dry snacks available in most supermarkets these days.  Snacks such as Bombay Mix, Gujarat mix…

27 February 2012

Crispy Potato Bhajia often referred to as Maru’s Bhajia

What are bhajias (often called bhajis and pakoras )?   Bhajias are generally vegetables sliced and  dipped in a spiced  chickpea…

12 April 2011

Carrot Halwa or Gajar Halwa

Carrot Halwa is an Indian dessert made4 from carrots, milk and sugar. When carrots are sweet and in season, this…

20 June 2010