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Vegetarian sausages and spicy super mash!

Posted on4 January 201411 May 2020AuthorRajesh Joshi4 Comments

This recipe has been contributed by my eldest son to mark the launch of the new blog. It’s one of his favourite comfort foods on cold winter nights. This simple recipe is one of my Read More …

CategoriesMain Course, Recipes, veganTagsgravy, Mirage series, sausages, vegetarian

Vegetarian nut wellington and trimmings

Vegetable and Nut Wellington for a Vegetarian Christmas

Posted on15 December 201311 March 2021AuthorMina Joshi8 Comments

A recent survey of 500 vegetarians by Waitrose has revealed that Christmas dinner can be far from a gourmet experience for non meat eaters. The survey found that many vegetarians are thoughtlessly served meat or have just Read More …

CategoriesCan be made Vegan, Festive food, Main Course, RecipesTagsChristmas, main course, Mirage series

Spicy Couscous with potatoes and nuts (bateta couscous)

Posted on7 October 201311 June 2021AuthorMina Joshi2 Comments

It was Sunday morning and I wanted to make a quick and easy brunch. I often make bateta pawa for brunch but thought I would use the same recipe but use couscous instead of pawa Read More …

CategoriesBreakfast, Main Course, Recipes, Snacks, veganTagsMirage series, Spicy snack

Vegetable Hot Pot Pie

Posted on7 September 201317 January 2021AuthorMina Joshi5 Comments

  Last week a group of us went for a meal in a restaurant in London called Maggie Jones.  The restaurant I was told is named after Princess Margaret  and her husband Antony Armstrong Jones Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Can be made Vegan, Main Course, Recipes, veganTagsmain course, Mirage series

Mutter(Peas) Paneer with Tikka masala

Posted on27 August 201214 June 2021AuthorMina Joshi20 Comments

There are several paneer recipes on my blog.  I am always trying out new variations of mutter paneer and often the taste is guided by the taste of my children.  This recipe was made at Read More …

CategoriesMain Course, RecipesTagsIndian curry, main course, Mirage series

Spicy Pasta – Quick Dish

Posted on19 May 201218 February 2021AuthorMina Joshi5 Comments

This is a quick and easy pasta recipe – really handy for those days when you are hungry and don’t want to spend too long preparing food.  This one is also a favourite with children. Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Main Course, Recipes, Snacks, StartersTagsfusilli, Mirage series, pasatta, pasta, penne, spicy pasta, vegetarian, veggie

Cheese and Pepper salad sandwiches

Posted on5 April 20125 December 2022AuthorMina Joshi3 Comments

Life is good when you have a good sandwich is a quote by Keanu Reeves” . And I do agree with him as you can make a sandwich out of any meal if you are Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Bread, Mirage Series, Recipes, Snacks, StartersTagsMirage series, sandwiches, vegetarian, veggie

Kenyan Green beans and potato curry (posho bateta nu shak)

Posted on2 March 201227 February 2021AuthorMina Joshi6 Comments

  Years ago when on a business trip to Kenya – I was taken by the BHC, to see a vegetable packing plant where the Kenyan ladies were packing these freshly picked green beans called Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Main Course, RecipesTagsbeans and potato curry, Kenyan green beans, Mirage series, posho, vegetarian, veggie

Black eyed Beans Curry (Chora nu shak)

Posted on2 March 201228 October 2026AuthorMina Joshi5 Comments

Black eyed  beans (called chora in Gujarati)  (also called Lobia or black eyed peas)  are full of protein, are easy to cook and taste really great.  They are available ready boiled in cans or as Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Curry, Main Course, Recipes, veganTagsBlack eyed beans curry, Chora nu shak, curry, Mirage series, vegetarian, veggie

Potato and Onion Curry ( Dhungri bateta nu shak)

Posted on1 March 201228 March 2021AuthorMina Joshi11 Comments

Potato and onion (Dungri bateta) is a great combination for a curry especially for Friday evening meals when I haven’t been shopping and don’t have much in the cupboard to cook. Potato and onion (Dungri Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Main Course, RecipesTagsDhugri bateta nu shak, Mirage series, onion, potato, potato and onion curry, vegetarian, veggie

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Mina JoshiI’m Mina Joshi, a busy working mum who makes quick and healthy authentic vegetarian dishes for my family. I’m also a part time Indian cookery teacher. Read more…

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