Khasta Kachori (lentil filled pastry topped with onions and chutney)

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 …

Chevdo/chewdo – Kenya style Recipe (Gujarati snack mix with rice flakes, potato crisps, lentils and nuts)

I had a lovely email from my blog follower Sangeeta who told me that although she had a lot of recipe books, she mainly uses my blog to  find her dishes as it is so much Read More …

Crispy Potato Bhajia often referred to as Maru’s Bhajia

What are bhajias (often called bhajis and pakoras )?   Bhajias are generally vegetables sliced and  dipped in a spiced  chickpea batter and fried until crispy.  Sometimes,vegetables are grated or chopped and added to the spiced Read More …

Sev Puri Chaat – A Savoury Indian Snack

There are some great snacks that Indians love making.  These Sev Puri chaats are served up in most Indian restaurants as starters. If you visit any Indian homes, they usually manage to serve you some Read More …