Mango Chutney with ginger and hot red chilies
Ripe mangoes can be eaten raw as they are sweet and creamy. Indian mangoes such as Alphonso or Kesar are used for making a thick juice which is often served with puris. I love sweet Read More …
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Cassava (Yuca) curry with mango chutney (mogo nu shak)
Anyone who is from East Africa will have loads of recipes for cassava (some times called Yuca and even mogo). A lot of times, it can be used just like potatoes and can be used Read More …
No Cook Garlic chutney (Lasan ni chutney)
Garlic chutney (lasan ni chutney) is a traditional Gujarati chutney which is so simple to make. It’s one of those mixes/chutney’s we always keep prepared in the fridge and use it to flavour lots of Read More …
Rosecoco beans curry (Borlotti beans curry)
Rosecoco Beans (also called borlotti beans) are normally found in their dried form. Their deep pink colour skin is flecked with beige and brown spots. They need to be soaked overnight and cooked until soft. Read More …
Potatoes and fresh green fenugreek in tomato sauce
The seasons first Baby Potatoes are great for using in salads and curries. I even like to use them in making stuffed curries and bhajias. I got some new baby potatoes last week at the Read More …
Raw papaya and chilies Stir fry called sambharo (Papaya no sambharo)
As I mentioned in my earlier recipes of sambharo – such quick and easy stir fries are rustled up in Gujarati kitchens as an accompaniment with any Indian meal. The basic ingredients of any sambharo Read More …
Sweet potato pawa (flaked rice with sweet potatoes)
At least once a month I make bateta pawa as my lunch time snack. Sometimes I make makai pawa for a change. Bateta pawa reminds me to my cousins in Gujarat who often served this Read More …
Spicy Stuffed Puri (Besan wali puri)
The credit for this recipe goes to Chef Harpal who comes on a TV show called Turban Tadka. I loved the addition of fennel and carom seeds to his dough and the fact that every Read More …
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 …
Nuts, dates and Omega 4 Seed mix rolls
As a child, I never liked dates (khajoor). I remember my dad eating them dipped in ghee as it was supposed to be good for health. As I grow older, I like the taste of Read More …