Snacks

Spicy Potatoes with garlic

I had a few days away from blogging because I was celebrating Diwali with friends and family. It was lovely…

19 November 2013

Spicy Couscous with potatoes and nuts (bateta couscous)

It was Sunday morning and I wanted to make a quick and easy brunch. I often make bateta pawa for…

7 October 2013

Spicy Buckwheat Pancakes

I used Orgran Buckwheat Pancake mix to make some spicy pancakes a bit similar to Gujarati pudlas.  Please note that Buckwheat is…

15 September 2013

Mixed vegetables and Ciabatta bread Bhajias – Fritters.

What are bhajias (often called bhajis and pakoras )?   Bhajias are generally vegetables sliced and  dipped in a spiced  chickpea…

2 September 2013

Instant Microwave Dhokla

  Dhoklas are a favourite snack in our house and we make them regularly using different recipes and ingredients.   …

31 July 2013

Khaman Dhokla Chaat (Spicy snack using dhoklas)

  I always get surprised at how us - Gujarati's will make bhels and chaats out of any ingredients. I…

18 July 2013

Instant Chick Pea and Sprouted Mung Beans Dhokla or Savoury Steamed Cake

Instant Chick Pea and Sprouted Mung Beans Dhokla or Savoury Steamed Cake are a favourite snack amongst most Gujaratis.  Often,…

16 July 2013

Rice bhajias (Rice fritters)

What are bhajias (often called bhajis and pakoras )?   Bhajias are generally vegetables sliced and  dipped in a spiced  chickpea…

13 July 2013

Ondhwa (Handvo) (Savoury lentil cake)

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

19 June 2013

Beans and Mash Bake topped with cheese

Mashed potatoes and  beans and with various toppings is a quick meal I often make for my son. I decided…

25 May 2013