Instant semolina and cornflour dhokla with spinach

  Dhoklas are a favourite snack in our family and often get made as brunch. I usually make dhoklas by…

19 December 2020

Creamy Rigatoni with Garlicky Greens and Creme Fraiche Recipe from HelloFresh

  With the lockdown continuing, the motivation for making interesting meals has slowly started to get difficult especially as we…

18 December 2020

Jalebi ladoos

Yep - you read that right!! I made some jalebi ladoos a couple of weeks ago!  I usuallymake jalebis following…

17 December 2020

Aubergine, fenugreek and dumplings curry – Ringna, methi ne muthiya nu shak

  Aubergine is such a versatile vegetable that can be added to so many different curries.  My favourite is aubergines…

13 December 2020

Vaal papdi, fenugreek and aubergine curry – (vaal papdi, ringna methi nu shak)

This mixed vegetable curry with aubergines, vaal papdi or valor and fenugreek used to be a favourite of my parents. …

22 November 2020

Top 15 Sweets for any occasion

I have created a list of 15 easy to make Indian sweets/desserts which can be made during any festival. These sweets…

9 November 2020

Mumbai Ice Halwa made in Microwave

Mumbai Ice halwa is also called Bombay halwa or suko halwo too.  Years ago tins of Bombay Halwa,  made by…

4 November 2020

Cheat Kalakand (barfi using ricotta cheese) in the Instant Pot

Kalakand barfi has always been a favourite of mine.  Not a lot of Indian Mithai shops sell them as the…

2 November 2020

List of Top Farari (Fasting) Recipes

On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list –…

19 October 2020

Pickled Cabbage – Japanese style

I  love raw white cabbage and often made a quick salad by adding just salt, pepper, lemon and sugar to…

6 October 2020