This Christmas my sons gave me some really thoughtful gifts – some of which took me by surprise. The gift I really enjoyed and am still enjoying is a cookery book called “Hansa’s – more Read More …
Have you heard of the saying – You can choose your friends but not your relations? Well – I’ll say no more. A number of my friends, who started off as colleagues are now part of Read More …
I always used to order Malai Kofta Curry (vegetable balls in thick gravy) whenever we ate out as I used to think that this must be a very complicated dish to make. But believe me Read More …
Chocolate barfi (or sometimes spelled burfi) was a favourite of mine when I was a child and is now a favourite of my children. This is the first time I made these barfis, so Read More …
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 …
Churma na ladoo is one sweet, my family, including the kids, love. These ladoos remind me of my brother’s birthday celebrations in Kenya which took place every year in September. All the relatives used to Read More …
Most Indian snacks are served with this green coriander chutney. A lot of Indian restaurants and take away places give out complimentary little tubs of green chutney to be eaten as a dip with pakora, Read More …
Chappatis or fulka rotlis, rotis or Indian bread are made from wheat flour and eaten with most Indian curries. Different Regions of India have their own unique style of making chappatis. In Kenya, the locals Read More …
Today’s recipe is a very easy and versatile dish using Aubergines. Aubergines come in all shapes and colours ranging from light green to purple to almost black. You get small aubergines, long ones and the Read More …
