Multigrain Crispy Bhakhris
Bhakris are a type of Indian bread which is crispy and slightly salty and can be eaten with any curry. It’s ften served with a curry (Mung Beans Curry shown above) and khichedi. I Read More …
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Slimmers Friendly Mixed Vegetable and Onion Bhajias/Pakoras
Everyone loves Bhajias especially Onion bhajias. But we try not to eat them regularly as they are deep fried. This year, I am trying to be healthy and eat as much oil free food as Read More …
Indian chickpea crepe pancake – pudla (vegan & gluten free)
Just in time for pancake day in the UK, here’s a recipe for delicious, Gujarati-inspired pancakes that are vegan and gluten free! Read More …
Patra bhajia (spicy steamed colocasia or arbi leaves) in Instant Pot
Bhajias or pakoras are one of the most popular snacks around the World. And Gujaratis will make bhajias out of most vegetables. Every one loves making the popular Maru bhajias and chili bhajias as Read More …
Chickpea Flour Coated Chips
Who doesn’t love chips (home made fries)? We all love them and I know that everyone has their own ways of eating them. Some enjoy them with tomato sauce and some with Cheese sauce. In Read More …
Special Vegetarian Biryani in Instant Pot
Sometimes, a recipe with too many steps or ingredients puts us off. I find that in such cases, cooking it in the instant Pot makes it so easy as the food doesn’t require too much Read More …
Spicy couscous with chickpeas, nuts and vegetables
Whenever I am running out of ideas of making a quick snack – be it lunch or brunch, I try to use couscous as it cooks so fast. And you can add so many Read More …
Homemade Hummus
A month ago UK suffered a Hummus crisis as some of the major supermarkets had to remove hummus from their shelves due to a “production issue”. It seemed that the hummus they sold had a metallic taste to it. 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 …
Multigrain Muthia (Steamed Dumplings) using mixed greens
Muthias are steamed spiced dumplings made with vegetables and a mixture of flours. The most common vegetables used are fenugreek, spinach, cabbage or marrow. You can also use left over rice instead of the vegetables. Read More …