Accompaniments

Saffron flavoured mango jam

Every summer, I tend to make our favourite strawberry jam which we all enjoy.   This year, I make some mango…

31 July 2016

Nutty flapjacks with mixed nuts, mixed seeds and citrus flavoured honey

How often do we wish for snacks during the day? I for one always like one mid morning or when…

27 July 2016

Mango Chutney with ginger and hot red chilies

Ripe mangoes can be eaten raw as they are sweet and creamy. Indian mangoes such as Alphonso or Kesar are…

24 July 2016

No Cook Garlic chutney (Lasan ni chutney)

Garlic chutney (lasan ni chutney) is a traditional Gujarati chutney which is so simple to make. It's one of those…

1 April 2016

Blood Peach Chutney

Summer time is the time when I enjoy making fruit jams and chutneys.  I love visiting the local farm shops…

26 March 2016

Raw papaya and chilies Stir fry called sambharo (Papaya no sambharo)

As I mentioned in my earlier recipes of sambharo – such quick and easy stir fries are rustled up in…

3 August 2015

Thick Vermicelli with Jaggery (Gor vari Sev/ Meethi Seviyan)

Sweet vermicelli is one of those dishes you make when you suddenly have a craving for a sweet and don't…

10 June 2015

Mixed Vegetable Pakoras

This is a repost of a recipe I wrote in March 2010.   The recipe is very similar just used…

24 March 2015

Carrot and Green Chilies Salad/Pickle with Mustard (Raita gajar marcha)

This dish is made in all Indian homes and served as a condiment with the main meal. It adds to…

11 February 2015

Waitrose hot & spicy mango chutney

I bought  several pickles this week and  I  have to share with  you what I thought of the  Waitrose hot…

19 January 2015