This quick pickle is made in all Indian homes and served as a condiment in the main thali. It adds to the flavours of the dishes you have in your thali. Indian thali will Read More …
Years ago when on a business trip to Kenya – I was taken by the BHC, to see a vegetable packing plant where the Kenyan ladies were packing these freshly picked green beans called Read More …
I got my first taste of green soya beans (also called Edmame beans) in Japan where they serve them boiled and cold in their pods as a starter. I usually buy frozen soya beans from Read More …
Black eyed beans (called chora in Gujarati) (also called Lobia or black eyed peas) are full of protein, are easy to cook and taste really great. They are available ready boiled in cans or as Read More …
Potato and onion (Dungri bateta) is a great combination for a curry especially for Friday evening meals when I haven’t been shopping and don’t have much in the cupboard to cook. Potato and onion (Dungri Read More …
Potatoes and aubergines is a lovely combination for a curry. It’s quick and economical dish as these vegetables are readily available in all supermarkets and vegetable stalls. Even though it’s an economical dish, it’s still Read More …
I had no plans to make Spring onion bhajias but couldn’t resist making them when some friends offered us these freshly grown spring onions yesterday. This is a quick and easy recipe which makes dangerously Read More …
Rich Creamy Vegetarian Lasagna is a dish I make regularly as it’s a nice change from curry and rice. I usually make two small dishes of Rich Creamy Vegetarian Lasagna – one with vegetables and Read More …
This Christmas my sons gave me some really thoughtful gifts – some of which took me by surprise. The gift I really enjoyed and am still enjoying is a cookery book called “Hansa’s – more Read More …
Have you heard of the saying – You can choose your friends but not your relations? Well – I’ll say no more. A number of my friends, who started off as colleagues are now part of Read More …
