A make-ahead Diwali plan: sweets and snacks
Choose one savoury and one sweet for Diwali. This small-menu plan links to chevdo, chakri, chocolate barfi and fresh lapsi, with tips for spreading the preparation. Read More …
Category: vegan
Vegan Avocado Parathas – Soft Indian Flatbreads
These simple vegan avocado parathas are made with wholemeal wheat flour, a little chickpea flour and a few everyday spices from my spice box. Read More …
Simple Sweet Mango Curry (No Garlic, No Tomato)
For this curry, I used the mangoes readily available at Tesco for this simple mango curry. They are usually sweet and juicy, so there is no need to add any sugar or jaggery. A teaspoon Read More …
Diwali Memories, Traditional Gujarati Snacks and Sweets from My Kitchen
Diwali has always been a special time of year for me. Growing up in a Gujarati family in Kenya, festivals were about much more than lighting lamps and decorating our homes. They were about family, Read More …
Gujarati Tofu Shaak Recipe | Vegan Indian Curry
A simple, flavourful Gujarati-style shaak made with tofu, everyday spices and a little khatta-mitha (sweet and sour) balance. Tofu is a wonderful plant-based ingredient because it takes on the flavours of the spices beautifully. This Read More …
Easy Spring Onion & Cherry Tomato Salsa (Kathiawadi Dungri tameta ni kachumber)
Indian meals often include pickles, salads and chutneys because they bring different tastes, textures and freshness to the meal. They may be served in small quantities, but they can make a big difference to the Read More …
Protein-Packed Air Fried Mixed Dal Kachoris
There was a time when I was forever experimenting in the kitchen and making rushing my husband to taste them and then share the recipe on the blog. It’s taken me a long time to Read More …
10 Healthiest Herbs and Spices for College Students to Boost Appetite
For many young people, leaving home for university is the first real taste of independence. After months of revision, exams, stress and the pressure of securing a university place, life suddenly changes overnight. One minute Read More …
Diabetes-Friendly Protein Smoothie
For a while, I stepped away from blogging. Losing my husband changed everything, and with that loss, I lost my mojo too. Cooking, which had always been a joy, suddenly felt empty when it was Read More …
Veganuary Made Easy: My Top Vegan Recipes
First of all, well done to everyone taking part in Veganuary — you’re doing great. If you’re finding it a bit challenging rather than just “what to eat”. Here are some gentle, realistic tips I Read More …