Main Course

Chick pea Curry or Chole

Garbonzo beans are also  referred to as chick peas, chole or chana and  are a good source of proteins.  They…

6 April 2010

Garlic Coriander Triangle Parathas or fried Indian bread

There are loads of Indian breads such as rotis, naans, parathas, puris etc. which are served with curries. Some of…

1 April 2010

Traditional Ondhwa or handvoh Spicy Lentil Cake

What is Ondhwa or Hanvo? Ondhwa is a savoury lentil cake.  It's one of those dishes all East Africans love…

21 March 2010

Mixed vegetable bhajias or pakoras using bread

Most families tend to buy a variety of bread whist shopping and find that it either starts to go stale …

20 March 2010

Puris or Pooris Deep fried Indian Bread

Puri is an Indian bread very popular in Gujarat.  Its a dish that can be cooked quickly and served up…

18 March 2010

Stuffed Hot Green Bullet Chillies or Bharela marcha

As you read this recipe, you are probably thinking that this is not for you or you are thinking -…

2 March 2010

Coriander Chutney with chilies, garlic and ginger

Most Indian snacks are served with this green coriander chutney.   A lot of Indian restaurants and take away places give…

5 February 2010

Mung Dall with lemon and maple syrup

Mung beans when split become Mung Dall.  You can get mung dall with the green husk or the polished one…

3 February 2010

Green Beans and Potato Curry (fansi bateta nu shaak)

Coming home after a full days work, I like to try and cook food that is simple and quick to…

31 January 2010

Farsi puris (crispy puris)

Another version of puris/pooris Farsi Puri  is a type of an Indian bread from the puri family and they taste…

29 January 2010