Naan Bread Spicy Pizza (Naanza)
We had been out for a meal at lunchtime but I was hungry by the time we finished our shopping and got home. I am one of those people who can not wait for something Read More …
Category: 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 to be able to cook and share some traditional dishes with them. At the weekend, I took Read More …
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 brunch but thought I would use the same recipe but use couscous instead of pawa Read More …
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 not a grain but a fruit seed and part of the rhubarb family of plants. Read More …
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 batter and fried until crispy. Sometimes,vegetables are grated or chopped and added to the spiced Read More …
Instant Microwave Dhokla
Dhoklas are a favourite snack in our house and we make them regularly using different recipes and ingredients. If you fancy quick and easy instant dhoklas try this recipe made in the microwave. Read More …
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 know that my MIL used to often top her baked beans with sev mamra, onions Read More …
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, they form part of a thali meal as a savoury compliment. My recipe for making Read More …
Rice bhajias (Rice fritters)
What are bhajias (often called bhajis and pakoras )? Bhajias are generally vegetables sliced and dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and fried until crispy. Sometimes,vegetables are grated or chopped and added to the spiced Read More …
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 making as it’s one of those easy to make one pot meals which can be Read More …