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Two bean curry and spinach in a tomato sauce

Being vegetarian, it's often difficult to get interesting vegetarian options when on holiday but when we visited Greece, we were…

29 November 2015

Mixed Vegetables and Tofu Stir Fry in Szechuan Sweet Chilli Sauce

As I mentioned in my last Post , family commitments have kept us really busy and we have resorted to cooking…

9 September 2015

Potatoes and fresh green fenugreek in tomato sauce

The seasons first Baby Potatoes are great for using in salads and curries.   I even like to use them in…

19 August 2015

Sweet potato pawa (flaked rice with sweet potatoes)

At least once a month I make bateta pawa as my lunch time snack.  Sometimes I make makai pawa for…

24 July 2015

Spicy Stuffed Puri (Besan wali puri)

The credit for this recipe goes to Chef Harpal who comes on a TV show called Turban Tadka.  I loved…

2 July 2015

Spicy Couscous with mixed vegetables, nuts and a hint of saffron

Couscous is one of those ingredients that cooks fast and adding some spices and nuts helps to make it in…

24 June 2015

Cottage Pie with White Kidney Beans and Mixed Vegetables in Coconut Milk

Cottage pie is one of those simple but healthy dishes you can prepare ahead of time.  You can make it…

20 June 2015

Multigrain Muthia (Steamed Dumplings) using mixed greens

Muthias are steamed spiced dumplings made with vegetables and a mixture of flours. The most common vegetables used are fenugreek,…

16 May 2015

Lilva Tuver and Potato Curry

Pigeon Peas are also called Gunga peas or Lilva tuver  and come in various forms. When they are fresh and…

6 May 2015

Kidney bean Quesadillas

My son stayed with my sister in law for a few weeks and he kept telling me about these delicious…

1 May 2015

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