Diwali Memories, Traditional Gujarati Snacks and Sweets from My Kitchen

Diwali has always been a special time of year for me. Growing up in a Gujarati family in Kenya, festivals…

23 October 2026

Gujarati Theplas with Paneer, Methi and Sesame Seeds

These Gujarati-inspired theplas are made with a combination of wheat flour, chickpea flour and bajra flour (pearl millet flour). I…

21 October 2026

My Traditional Chappati Dabba – Keeping Theplas and Rotis Soft

Some things in an Indian kitchen may look simple, but they are incredibly useful. One of my favourites is my…

19 October 2026

Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Paneer

These stuffed peppers are a delicious way to combine ready-cooked red and white quinoa with grated paneer, spring onions and…

16 October 2026

Gujarati Tofu Shaak Recipe | Vegan Indian Curry

A simple, flavourful Gujarati-style shaak made with tofu, everyday spices and a little khatta-mitha (sweet and sour) balance. Tofu is…

12 October 2026

Easy Spring Onion & Cherry Tomato Salsa (Kathiawadi Dungri tameta ni kachumber)

Indian meals often include pickles, salads and chutneys because they bring different tastes, textures and freshness to the meal. They…

10 October 2026

Simple Ways to Make Homemade Meals More Flavourful

Why Flavour Matters in Everyday Cooking Homemade meals do not need to be complicated to taste delicious. Sometimes, the smallest…

29 May 2026

Protein-Packed Air Fried Mixed Dal Kachoris

There was a time when I was forever experimenting in the kitchen and making rushing my husband to taste them…

17 May 2026

Healthy Muthiya Recipe: Easy Leftover Cooking for One

Cooking for one hasn’t always been easy for me.   After losing my husband, the joy of cooking slowly faded. Meals…

7 May 2026

Diabetes-Friendly Protein Smoothie

For a while, I stepped away from blogging. Losing my husband changed everything, and with that loss, I lost my…

1 May 2026

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