Mooli (Daikon) curry (Moora nu khariyu)
This Mooli curry (called mura nu khariyu) is really a very traditional gujarati recipe. My father in law used to love this dish so we have got into the habit of making it regularly. This Read More …
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Crispy Potato Bhajia often referred to as Maru’s Bhajia
What are bhajias (often called bhajis and pakoras )? Bhajias are generally vegetables sliced and dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and fried until crispy. Sometimes,vegetables are grated or chopped and added to the spiced Read More …
Stuffed Bhajias: Steamed, grilled , stuffed and fried potato and garlic bhajias!
What are bhajias (often called bhajis and pakoras )? Bhajias are generally vegetables sliced and dipped in a spiced chickpea batter and fried until crispy. Sometimes,vegetables are grated or chopped and added to the spiced Read More …
Gujarati Butter Beans Curry (mota vaal nu shaak)
Butter beans (often called Lima beans) are full of protein and taste really great. They are available as dried beans which need to be soaked in cold water before cooking, or as tinned beans Read More …
Ragda Patties or Hot Pea Soup Topped with Potato Patties
Now that winter’s here, it’s time for hot soups. I love soups of any kind but sometimes crave for something hot and spicy. That’s when I make Ragda Pattis. Ragda Patis is hot pea soup Read More …
Frozen Fresh Ginger, green chilies & fresh garlic
Working full time and living away from any shops selling ethnic food stuff, I have to buy in bulk whenever I can get any fresh herbs or vegetables. Most curries tend to need, ginger, garlic Read More …
Savoury Pancakes or Gujarati Pudlas made with vegetables and chickpea flour
Savoury pancakes (known as Pudlas in Gujarati homes and Chilas in parts of India)—are soft, flavourful, and wonderfully versatile. Made with chickpea flour (besan or gram flour) and mixed vegetables, they look a bit like a Read More …
Savoury Rice with lentils and peas (Gujarati toor dall khichedi)
Savoury Rice with lentils and peas called Toor dall khichedi is a traditional Gujarati comfort dish. Khichedi or khichdiis one of those dishes you make at home for your self when you are feeling lazy Read More …
Pickled Ginger
Ginger is one ingredient we use everyday – starting with my early morning lemon,honey and ginger and honey drink and my ginger tea. Whenever I mange to get fresh ginger, I like to pickle Read More …
Gujarati Tuvar Dall or Toor Dall
The pigeon pea is also known as Toor dall or Tuvar, Congo pea or Gungo pea. In India, split pigeon peas (toor dall) are one of the most popular pulses, being an important source of Read More …