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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Lilva Tuver and Potato Curry
Pigeon Peas are also called Gunga peas or Lilva tuver and come in various forms. When they are fresh and green, they can be peeled like fresh peas. You can get fresh, frozen or tinned Read More …
Kidney Beans and sweetcorn curry
Kidney beans and sweetcorn curry is one of our family’s favourite curries and have made it often when entertaining. It’s probably because these two ingredients are always in my cupboard. During lockdown, I must have Read More …
Mixed Vegetable with Rice Noodles
This is the first time i made vegetables with rice noodles. I have used other dry noodles which are a lot thicker and need to be cooked first. I am not too keen on their Read More …
Carrot and Green Chilies Salad/Pickle with Mustard (Raita gajar marcha)
This dish is made in all Indian homes and served as a condiment with the main meal. It adds to the flavours of the dishes you have in your plate (thali). Indian thali will have 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 …
Waitrose hot & spicy mango chutney
I bought several pickles this week and I have to share with you what I thought of the Waitrose hot and spicy mango chutney. Well. I was very impressed by it’s taste and felt that Read More …