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Vaal Dahl (hyacinth bean, lima beans, Fava beans) in Instant Pot

The split val beans make a nice curry which is rich in protein.  Val ni dall has a slightly stronger…

16 February 2020

Spinach and Potato curry (Saag Alu)

Spinach and potato curry or Saag Alu is one of Britain's favourite curry and most people who have takeaways from…

3 April 2018

Sprouted Moth Bean (Vigna Aconitifolia) Curry in the Instant Pot

Moth bean are called Vigna aconitifolia. They are drought-resistant and grow in arid and semi-arid regions of India.  It is…

24 January 2018

Baked Kachori with split mung beans and fresh peas (Lentil and fresh peas filled savoury pastry)

I made these hot and spicy baked Kachoris using split  mung  and fresh green peas . I love kachoris and…

15 October 2015

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…

25 May 2015

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.…

9 February 2015

Lemon Cucumber Raita

My colleague is a keen gardener and is always surprising us with fruits and vegetables from his half acre garden…

28 August 2014

Mixed Veg and Pasta with Cashews

I felt so good creating this Mixed Veg and Pasta with Cashews  recipe after watching the culinary film One Hundred-Foot…

26 August 2014

Vegetarian cottage pie with dauphinoise potato

Lately a lot of my meals have been indianised versions of English meals and that's because my son is home…

19 July 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