Saal Mubarak! Nutan Varsha Abhinandan! Welcome Vikram Samvat 2083! Wishing everyone a very Happy Gujarati New Year. May the coming year bring happiness, good health, peace and prosperity. Growing up in a Gujarati family in Read More …
Choose one savoury and one sweet for Diwali. This small-menu plan links to chevdo, chakri, chocolate barfi and fresh lapsi, with tips for spreading the preparation. 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …