Mohanthal a Traditional Gujarati Sweet
Whilst growing up in Kenya, Churma na ladoo was what we made as a dessert when guests were invited. It could be because they were made with jaggery and most Indian sweet shops only made Read More …
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Barfi Churmu with Flour, Oats and Almonds
One of the quickest and easiest Indian desserts, I like making is churma na ladoo with jaggery. I find this dessert very easy to make as I have been making it regularly for years. The Read More …
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 fermenting the chick pea flour batter overnight. My friend Nayna Kanabar from Simply food, did Read More …
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 have not entertained anyone for months. At the start of the pandemic, it was lovely Read More …
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 and potatoes but this week I wanted to make aubergine and fenugreek and dumpling (muthiya) Read More …
Hawaiian Pizza with Bechamel Sauce and Pineapple
Everyone enjoys pizzas and when you make them at home with the toppings you like, it’s even better. Last week, I decided to try and replicate a pizza my husband and I enjoyed at Read More …
Easy Quick potato Curry
Puris and potato curry is a common combination in a lot of Gujarati homes and it gets eaten as breakfast, dinner or lunch. Now that a lot of children are going to University, a lot Read More …
Farari Kachoris ( Spicy Coconut and Nuts Stuffed in Mashed Potatoes)
On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list – often referred to as farali food – includes all the fruits and nuts, milk and Read More …
Sweet Potato khichedi ( sweet potato stir fry)
My husband usually fasts for the whole of the Shrawan month and I have to try my best to make different farar/falhar dishes for him. This dry sweet potato khichedi which my MIL used to Read More …
Dry stir fry potatoes and nuts (bateta nu farari shak)
It is the Hindu month of shravan and my husband is fasting this month. Thankfully our hindu gods know that we can’t stay hungry so they allow us to eat certain foods.I only know which Read More …