Sweet Potato Halwa in Instant Pot (farari seero)
On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list – often referred to as farali food – includes all the fruits and nuts, milk and Read More …
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Farari bateta vada (Gluten free crispy potato rolls)
There are certain days and months, Hindus fast. The upcoming festival of Navratri is one of those festivals when people may be fasting. The fast is not compulsory but recently more and more people seem Read More …
White Chocolate-Walnut and Dates Bar
My husband had ordered 3 large packs of sukkari dates online. The dates were sweet, soft and just melted in the mouth. They were even better than Medjool dates. It’s sweet caramel like taste made Read More …
Farari/Farali yogurt dip with coconut
On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list – often referred to as farali (or farari) food – includes all the fruits and nuts, Read More …
Mohanthal a Traditional Gujarati Sweet
Whilst growing up in Kenya, Churma na ladoo was what we made as a dessert when guests were invited. It could be because they were made with jaggery and most Indian sweet shops only made Read More …
Barfi Churmu with Flour, Oats and Almonds
One of the quickest and easiest Indian desserts, I like making is churma na ladoo with jaggery. I find this dessert very easy to make as I have been making it regularly for years. The Read More …
Broccoli and Apple Salad with Creme Fraiche Dressing
Now that the weather is getting warmer, people will start to have make and eat more salads. What salads, raitas and pickles can be served with Indian meals? With the Indian meals, it’s traditional to Read More …
ZENB Veggie Bites and Veggie Sticks and My Impulse Vegan Salad
For the last couple of years, we have been doing Veganuary and, in my case, I eat mostly vegan the majority of the time – except that sometimes when I am busy and get hungry, I Read More …
Food Trends and Healthy Eating – London’s first delivery service for vertically-farmed eco-friendly greens
During my visit to the Epcot Centre in Florida, we visited their Living with the Land pavilion where they take you on a boat to show you how they grow vegetables, using the hydroponic method. Read More …
Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Tomatoes, Mixed Vegetables and Black eyed peas
Stuffed peppers are popular in lots of European and Mediterranean countries and each country has it’s version of stuffing from mild to spicy. I like to stuff mine with a variation of rice, couscous or Read More …