Accompaniments

Chai Masala or Tea Spice Mixture for Masala Chai

What is Chai:  Chai is the Indian name for Tea.  Chai masala is the blend of spices to add to…

1 August 2010

Dhebra or Methi na dhebra

Dhebra - Methi na dhebra with bajra (millet), Ghav (wheat) and chana flour Methi na Dhebra (Fenugreek bread) is a…

24 July 2010

FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

I like making these quick French bread pizzas as they are quick to make especially during my lunch break.  They…

9 July 2010

Spicy Salad or Sambharo

Sambharo is rather like a spicy cooked salad always served up as an extra to a main meal.   It's…

6 July 2010

Pickled Ginger

  Ginger is one ingredient we use everyday - starting with my early morning lemon,honey and ginger and honey drink…

4 July 2010

Bajra na rotla or Indian Millet flat Bread

When I was growing up, bajra rotlas (flatbreads) were a regular meal served with either Biagan Bhartha. aubergine and fenugreek…

2 July 2010

Gujarati Tuvar Dall or Toor Dall

The pigeon pea is also known as Toor dall or Tuvar, Congo pea or Gungo pea. In India, split pigeon…

1 July 2010

Puran Puri or Chapattis made with sweet lentil stuffing

Whenever, I make Puran Puri which are chapattis made with sweet lentil stuffing, I  think of the first time I…

27 June 2010

Semolina Halwa or Seero Made Desi Style

Semolina halwa cooked desi style is a traditional Gujarati sweet often called " Seero". It's one of those easy to…

24 June 2010

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