Garlic Potatoes (Lasania bateta)
Who doesn’t like Potatoes? It’s amazing that Potatoes were introduced to Europe from the Americas in the second half of the 16th century by the Spanish. Today they are a staple food in many parts of Read More …
Category: Accompaniments
Moringa Herbal Tea
Moringa is a superfood which takes its name from the plant it is derived from, the Moringa Tree (Moringa Oleifera). Moringa Drumsticks called saragvo (in Gujarati) is regularly used in most Indian homes to make Read More …
Nutty bars with Protein Powder and Jaggery
My sister and I loved jugu pak when we were kids. Jugu Pak is very similar to the peanut brittle we get in the shops – except that this is made with jaggery. The peanuts Read More …
Chermoula Dip
Chermoula is a North African Dip often used as a stuffing in curries too. I got this recipe for Chermoula from Aicha who had made aubergines stuffed with chermoula and they looked so delicious. I Read More …
Farari/Farali yogurt dip with coconut
On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list – often referred to as farali (or farari) food – includes all the fruits and nuts, Read More …
Mohanthal a Traditional Gujarati Sweet
Whilst growing up in Kenya, Churma na ladoo was what we made as a dessert when guests were invited. It could be because they were made with jaggery and most Indian sweet shops only made Read More …
Broccoli and Apple Salad with Creme Fraiche Dressing
Now that the weather is getting warmer, people will start to have make and eat more salads. What salads, raitas and pickles can be served with Indian meals? With the Indian meals, it’s traditional to Read More …
Aubergine, fenugreek and dumplings curry – Ringna, methi ne muthiya nu shak
Aubergine is such a versatile vegetable that can be added to so many different curries. My favourite is aubergines and potatoes but this week I wanted to make aubergine and fenugreek and dumpling (muthiya) Read More …
Pomegranate and Apple Salsa
I am a great believer in enjoying fruits and vegetables when they are in season. This summer has lots of colourful fruits and vegetables that blend well together and can be eaten raw as a Read More …
Banana Raita (Kele ka raita)
Our meals are never complete if we do not have raita, pickles or papads as our side dishes. Raita’s get made with whatever is in my fridge -but the most popular is gujarati banana raita Read More …