vegan

Black eyed Beans Curry (Chora nu shak)

Black eyed  beans (called chora in Gujarati)  (also called Lobia or black eyed peas)  are full of protein, are easy…

2 March 2012

Potatoes and Aubergine (Eggplant) Curry (Ringna bateta nu shak)

Potatoes and aubergines is a lovely combination for a curry.  It’s quick and economical dish as these vegetables are readily…

1 March 2012

White Cabbage and fresh Green chillies Salad (sambharo)

  Sambharo is rather like a spicy cooked salad always served up as a condiment to a main meal.  …

7 February 2012

Chilly Bhajia – March na bhajia – Chilli Fritters

These chilly bhajias (marcha na bhajia) can be as hot or as mild as you like them by choosing the…

17 November 2011

Sweet Corn Curry with Nuts and Dessicated Coconut (makai nu shak)

I have always loved sweet corn especially the canned version.  I love eating it cold in salads and  I'll often open…

26 September 2011

Bundi/Boondi and bundi na Ladu/Ladoo plus chocolate chip bundi ladu/ladoo

Ladoos/ladus  are a name for a lot of ball shaped Indian sweets usually made at any celebration.  Most ladoos are…

4 August 2011

Spicy Parathas with tomato, onion, garlic, ginger & coriander (vegan)

Recently, I have noticed so many breads, biscuits, tortillas etc. all being sold on the market with various flavours. In…

15 July 2011

Spicy Falafels

Did you know that Friday 12th June is International Falafal Day?  It’s lovely and hot here and lots of people…

26 June 2011

Pigeon Peas/ Gunga, gungo Peas – Lilva Tuver Curry

Pigeon Peas are also called Gunga peas or Lilva tuver gungo and come in various forms. When they are fresh…

13 June 2011

Potato and mixed vegetable curry

Curry and rice are such a favourite for a lot of families in UK.    Mixed vegetable curry is one…

9 June 2011