Diwali has always been a special time of year for me. Growing up in a Gujarati family in Kenya, festivals were about much more than lighting lamps and decorating our homes. They were about family, Read More …
These Gujarati-inspired theplas are made with a combination of wheat flour, chickpea flour and bajra flour (pearl millet flour). I added grated paneer, frozen methi (fenugreek leaves), fresh ginger, spices and sesame seeds for extra Read More …
Some things in an Indian kitchen may look simple, but they are incredibly useful. One of my favourites is my stainless-steel chappati dabba, which I use to store rotlis, chappatis and theplas. Look at my Read More …
These stuffed peppers are a delicious way to combine ready-cooked red and white quinoa with grated paneer, spring onions and Indian spices. A little passata keeps the filling moist and flavourful, while the peppers make Read More …
A simple, flavourful Gujarati-style shaak made with tofu, everyday spices and a little khatta-mitha (sweet and sour) balance. Tofu is a wonderful plant-based ingredient because it takes on the flavours of the spices beautifully. This Read More …
Indian meals often include pickles, salads and chutneys because they bring different tastes, textures and freshness to the meal. They may be served in small quantities, but they can make a big difference to the Read More …
Why Flavour Matters in Everyday Cooking Homemade meals do not need to be complicated to taste delicious. Sometimes, the smallest changes in the kitchen can make the biggest difference Stock photos: Dreamstime.com Homemade meals have Read More …
There was a time when I was forever experimenting in the kitchen and making rushing my husband to taste them and then share the recipe on the blog. It’s taken me a long time to Read More …
Cooking for one hasn’t always been easy for me. After losing my husband, the joy of cooking slowly faded. Meals that were once shared became quiet, and standing in the kitchen just for myself often Read More …
For a while, I stepped away from blogging. Losing my husband changed everything, and with that loss, I lost my mojo too. Cooking, which had always been a joy, suddenly felt empty when it was Read More …
