Corn and wheat flour chapatis (Indian bread)

Chapatis or chappattis are usually made from wheat flour and eaten with most Indian curries.   Different Regions of India have their own unique style of making chapatis.  In Kenya, the locals make them big Read More …

Vaghareli Khichedi (tempered spicy lentils and rice)

Khichedi is a popular comfort food for a lot of Gujaratis.  It’s light but filling too and can be eaten with a curry or yogurt.  In the village, my parents grew up – it was Read More …

Stuffed Parathas (Flatbread) with Quinoa, vegetables and nuts

I have seen a lot of recipes with Quinoa and I was keen to try some recipes with it as it is highly appreciated for its nutritional value;  its protein content is fairly high –though not Read More …

Tortilla wraps with Quinoa, vegetables and nuts

I have seen a lot of recipes with Quinoa and I was keen to try some recipes with it as it is highly appreciated for its nutritional value;  its protein content is fairly high –though not Read More …

Stuffed peppers in tomato gravy (bharela marcha nu shaak)

I love sweet peppers in a salad, sandwich or a curry.  The lovely colours and the flavours also look appealing.   They are an easy vegetable to prepare and cook.  My recipe for masala stuffed peppers is here.  This Read More …

Kachoris with sprouted mug (sprouted lentil filled pastries)

I wrote my recipe for traditional kachoris a couple of years ago.  The recipe for making these kachoris is very similar but I have used slightly different ingredients.  I used sprouted green mung beans, dehusked mung Read More …