Papaya Fruit Salad
Growing up in Africa, I was used to eating fruits like mangoes and papaya. Mixing it with fruits such as black berries, blue berries and strawberries, I was able to create this winning dessert which Read More …
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Spicy Couscous with mixed vegetables, nuts and a hint of saffron
Couscous is one of those ingredients that cooks fast and adding some spices and nuts helps to make it in an exciting exotic dish. I make couscous for my lunchbox every day with different variations Read More …
Thick Vermicelli with Jaggery (Gor vari Sev/ Meethi Seviyan)
Sweet vermicelli is one of those dishes you make when you suddenly have a craving for a sweet and don’t want to spend too much time cooking it. My recipe for sweet vermicelli (or Read More …
Kachoris with Lilva Tuver and Masoor Dall
Hot and spicy Kachoris are one of my favourite snacks Kachoris can be made with lots of different fillings but I usually make them with mung dall. This time, I decided to make them with Read More …
Multigrain Muthia (Steamed Dumplings) using mixed greens
Muthias are steamed spiced dumplings made with vegetables and a mixture of flours. The most common vegetables used are fenugreek, spinach, cabbage or marrow. You can also use left over rice instead of the vegetables. Read More …
Mixed Vegetable Pakoras
This is a repost of a recipe I wrote in March 2010. The recipe is very similar just used a different kind of bread and vegetables. We often have bread or bread rolls left Read More …
Pav Bhaji (Spicy blend of vegetables served with bread)
What is Pav bhaji? Pav Bhaji is a popular street food where the a mixture of vegetables are cooked using a mixture of spices. The vegetables are are steamed and then tempered with spices, mashed Read More …
Manchurian Balls in spicy tomato soup
The inspiration of this recipe is a recipe for vegetable Manchurian I saw in a Nita Mehta’s Vegetarian Chinese book. I have been trying out several of her recipes recently. I did not like Read More …
Baked Pita chips
My sister introduced me to some American Pita chips which were really delicious with hummus or even sour cream. Since that day, I had been meaning to try making some pita chips. What are Read More …
Spicy Tomato soup
This soup is perfect to have anytime but it’s best enjoyed when the weather is cold and you really don’t have the time to cook a full meal. It’s quick and easy to make Read More …