Milk and Cream Penda (Indian fudge)
I love mawa penda a lot because they taste like a milky fudge. Mawa is also called khoya and is made from …
Badam (Almond) Halwa or Sheera with saffron and nutmeg
Next time you fancy a quick but rich sweet try this badam halwa/sheera with saffron,nutmeg and cardamom. Ingredients for 2 servings: 1 …
Dr Oekter Bake in Box cakes Review
Regular followers of my blog know that I don’t do a lot of baking as it’s not one of my strengths. However …
Kadhi (Sweet and sour yogurt soup) in Instant Pot
Kadhi is a warm delicious sweet and sour soup made with yoghurt and chick pea flour (besan). The recipe for making it on …
Caramel, milk powder and coconut penda (Indian sweet)
Last month we celebrated our wedding anniversary quietly with family. It’s traditional for us to make something sweet on the day. I …
Things to give up for lent and how to succeed!
It’s February, and most of us have already struggled to keep our new year’s resolution. Only a few weeks ago we were …
Making Yogurt in the Instant Pot (Is it worth the effort?)
Most Indians make fresh yogurt every night to be eaten the next day. We eat plain yogurt with our meals or have …
Adadiya – Indian Sweet made in the winter
Adadiyas have lots of childhood memories for me. During the cooler months in Kenya, my dad used to make these Adadiyas and …
Product Review: Any time is tea time with ichai
I love my masala chai and make my own tea masala as I have yet to find a masala blend that we as …
Red Thai Curry with mixed vegetables
Lately, family commitments are keeping me so busy that I have taken to using short cuts to my cooking. Yesterday, I made …