CHILLIES

Punjabi Samosas

Samosas are available in most places in the world as little triangle pastries filled with a variety of vegetarian or…

9 November 2012

Curried Baked Beans

Baked beans in tomato sauce were a real luxury for us when we were growing up in Kenya.  Sometimes as…

25 October 2012

Spicy Bombs (Hot spicy stuffed bhajias for those who dare!)

I recently had some friends round for a games night. Catering for these can be a challenge as you don't…

30 September 2012

Biryani: Hot spicy and colourful

When you fancy something a lot spicy with rice – biryani is a great choice.  There are lots of biryani…

11 June 2012

Theplas (Spiced Paratha) with fenugreek, wheat, chickpea and millet flours with an addition of instant oatmeal cereal

My recipe for making traditional Gujarati  theplas is here .  I grew up eating theplas so I always took them…

5 June 2012

Fresh Chilly Pickle or Marcha nu athanu

  Indian Food is never complete unless it is accompanies by the extras like chatni, raita, papad, lassi etc. It’s…

4 February 2011

Gujarati Undhiyu with Muthias Dumplings

The origins of this dish are in Gujarat. There are a lot of variations of cooking undhiyu. As this dish…

30 May 2010

Coriander Chutney with chilies, garlic and ginger

Most Indian snacks are served with this green coriander chutney.   A lot of Indian restaurants and take away places give…

5 February 2010