Accompaniments

Potatoes and Aubergine (Eggplant) Curry (Ringna bateta nu shak)

Potatoes and aubergines is a lovely combination for a curry.  It’s quick and economical dish as these vegetables are readily…

1 March 2012

Spring Onion Bhajias – Fritters

I had no plans to make Spring onion bhajias but couldn't resist making them when some friends offered us these…

29 February 2012

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

Rich Creamy Vegetarian Lasagna

Rich Creamy Vegetarian Lasagna is a dish I make regularly as it's a nice change from curry and rice.  I…

24 February 2012

Gunda Pickle – Cordia obliqua or clammy berries pickle (Gunda Keri nu Athanu)

  Indian Food is never complete unless it is accompanies by the extras like chatni, raita, papad, lassi etc. It’s…

10 February 2012

White Cabbage and fresh Green chillies Salad (sambharo)

  Sambharo is rather like a spicy cooked salad always served up as a condiment to a main meal.  …

7 February 2012

Khasta Kachori (lentil filled pastry topped with onions and chutney)

This Christmas my sons gave me some really thoughtful gifts – some of which took me by surprise. The gift…

12 January 2012

Vegetarian Party Menu ideas

Have you heard of the saying - You can choose your friends but not your relations?   Well  - I'll…

22 December 2011

Malai Kofta Curry (vegetable balls in thick gravy)

I always used to order Malai Kofta Curry (vegetable balls in thick gravy) whenever we ate out as I used…

18 December 2011

Chilly Bhajia – March na bhajia – Chilli Fritters

These chilly bhajias (marcha na bhajia) can be as hot or as mild as you like them by choosing the…

17 November 2011