Accompaniments

Sweet Boondi (An Indian sweet)

Sweet Boondi/Bundi is one of my favourite Indian sweets.  I prefer them to Boondi Ladoos which are one of the…

16 August 2020

Jeera Rice

Jeera  Rice can be served in lots of different ways and my favourite is with a curry especially this Cannellini…

13 May 2020

Garlic Dip and Garlic chutney

I had bought a lot of fresh garlic and I was looking new recipes and new ways of using it. …

19 February 2020

Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes and Passion Fruit Salsa (Vegan)

With most of my Indian meals, I like to include a salad, chutney, raita or a salsa dish using whatever…

23 January 2020

Hummus with garam masala

Did you know that May 13 is International Hummus Day?  Apparently on this day, people like to share their hummus…

18 November 2019

Vegan shrikand ( A vegan dessert)

Shrikand is a simple Indian dessert made from Hung yogurt. I got asked by my son if I could make…

1 October 2019

Visit to a Chilli Farm Review

My husband treated me to an Afternoon Tea for Two Gift Experience voucher.  The places we could use the voucher…

24 July 2019

Fresh Turmeric Pickle

Turmeric in any form is a healthy ingredient  used fresh or in powder form.  Turmeric is considered highly auspicious and…

13 May 2019

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

I lived and worked in London for  years and took all its beauty, history and novelty for granted.  I feel…

28 April 2019

Tomato, Mango and Kenyan Chilies Relish

I am sure you all have small amounts of fruit and vegetables leftover at the weekend and you wonder what…

12 March 2019