Main Course

Carrots, raw mango and green chillies pickle with mustard (raita gajar, marcha & keri)

  This  quick pickle  is made in all Indian homes and served as a condiment in the main thali. It…

23 March 2012

Kenyan Green beans and potato curry (posho bateta nu shak)

  Years ago when on a business trip to Kenya - I was taken by the BHC, to see a…

2 March 2012

Soya Beans (Edamame) and Potatoes Curry (Soya bateta nu shak)

I got my first taste of green soya beans (also called Edmame beans) in Japan where they serve them boiled…

2 March 2012

Black eyed Beans Curry (Chora nu shak)

Black eyed  beans (called chora in Gujarati)  (also called Lobia or black eyed peas)  are full of protein, are easy…

2 March 2012

Potato and Onion Curry ( Dhungri bateta nu shak)

Potato and onion (Dungri bateta) is a great combination for a curry especially for Friday evening meals when I haven't…

1 March 2012

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…

1 March 2012

Spring Onion Bhajias – Fritters

I had no plans to make Spring onion bhajias but couldn't resist making them when some friends offered us these…

29 February 2012

Rich Creamy Vegetarian Lasagna

Rich Creamy Vegetarian Lasagna is a dish I make regularly as it's a nice change from curry and rice.  I…

24 February 2012

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…

12 January 2012

Vegetarian Party Menu ideas

Have you heard of the saying - You can choose your friends but not your relations?   Well  - I'll…

22 December 2011