Farari Sambharo ( Stir fry sweet potatoes and chilies)
On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list – often referred to as farali food – includes all the fruits and nuts, milk and Read More …
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Dry stir fry potatoes and nuts (bateta nu farari shak)
It is the Hindu month of shravan and my husband is fasting this month. Thankfully our hindu gods know that we can’t stay hungry so they allow us to eat certain foods.I only know which Read More …
Recipes for a Rainy Day – Mac and Cheese and Vegan Caesar Salad
Baked mac and cheese is one of the best comfort foods in the world Is there anything better than cosying up on a rainy day and eating good food? I think not! When it comes Read More …
Aubergine and Pineapple Curry
Whenever I am shopping, I always like and pickup any recipe leaflets or magazines left for customers to pick up. This week, Waitrose had a leaflet with this recipe and it looked really interesting. I love Read More …
Basic Tomato Curry Sauce
I tend to make curries at least 3 times a week so like to make concentrated basic tomato curry sauce which can be added to curries and dalls when required. It saves me the preparation Read More …
Garlic Dip and Garlic chutney
I had bought a lot of fresh garlic and I was looking new recipes and new ways of using it. Someone mentioned a traditional Lebanese recipe for Toum. Toum can be used as a sauce Read More …
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 lentil taste than mung dall. Another quick dish made in the Instant Pot (IP). The Instant Pot Read More …
Pineapple, mango and passion fruit chutney (vegan)
Like most Indians I tend to make a selection of chutneys and pickles to serve with our food. I remember my mum and MIL coming up with different variations of chutneys and raitas depending Read More …
Mukhwas – Mouthfreshener and Digestive Aid (Vegan)
Most Indian homes have a tray of pickles and dips on their dining table to add extra flavours to the meal and in the same way they have elaborate and amazing looking Mukhwas trays Read More …
Vegan Wellington for Christmas
I used to make this vegetable and nut wellington for Christmas but now the family is slowly adopting a vegan lifestyle. In fact the number of people who are embracing the vegan lifestyle or opting Read More …