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 available in all supermarkets and vegetable stalls. Even though it’s an economical dish, it’s still Read More …

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 etc… Most of them have a variation of nuts and crisps as a base.   Read More …

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 believed that these foods help to balance the taste of food on your plate. I Read More …

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 I really enjoyed and am still enjoying is a cookery book called “Hansa’s – more Read More …

Vegetarian Party Menu ideas

Have you heard of the saying – You can choose your friends but not your relations?   Well  – I’ll say no more.  A number of my friends, who started off as colleagues are now part of Read More …