butter

Peanut brittle made with Jaggery – Jugu Paak

I grew up in East Africa where Peanuts are called Njugu (pronounced Jugu). Chocolates were a rare treat when we…

14 May 2014

Zafrani rice – Saffron rice

When I was putting together this recipe for a delicious, almost extravagant saffron (zafrani) rice, I realised that in all…

12 May 2014

Heart Shaped Samosa puffs

I am in love with these............ Ready made pastry has made cooking so much easier and creative too.  so for…

30 April 2014

Goji Berry Cereal Bars

I had heard a lot about Goji berries recently as one of the "super foods"  but never cooked with them…

20 April 2014

Caramel Pendas in the microwave (Indian Sweet)

This penda recipe can be prepared within minutes and taste very similar to fudge I got the idea of making…

20 March 2014

Home made Garlic and Coriander Naan bread

Naan bread is an Indian bread traditionally made in a clay oven called Tandoor. It gets it's tear drop shape…

18 March 2014

Bhakhri with carom seeds

Bhakhri is a crispy slightly salty almost biscuit like Indian bread which can be eaten with any curry.  It's salty…

27 February 2014

Val ni Dahl (Split Val Dall)

Vaal is a field bean also called  the hyacinth bean , lima beans, dried vaal, Fava beans or even butter…

21 February 2014

Almond Barfi – An Indian sweet with powdered milk and almonds

These almond barfis were made by my husband as a surprise for me on Mother’s Day.  He adapted my recipe…

25 March 2013

Cheese and Oregano (Pan Fried Indian Flat Bread) Parathas

I love experimenting with herbs and spices to making all the Indian breads a bit more exciting.  I tried making these parathas…

17 August 2012