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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…

16 February 2020

Tomato, Mango and Kenyan Chilies Relish

I am sure you all have small amounts of fruit and vegetables leftover at the weekend and you wonder what…

12 March 2019

White and Red Kidney Bean curry with spinach

Cannelloni beans also known as white kidney beans.   For this recipe, I mixed the white and Red Kidney beans…

10 October 2016

Kidney bean Quesadillas

My son stayed with my sister in law for a few weeks and he kept telling me about these delicious…

1 May 2015

Manchurian Balls in spicy tomato soup

The inspiration of this recipe is a recipe for vegetable Manchurian I saw in a Nita Mehta's Vegetarian Chinese book.…

9 February 2015

Cabbage, New baby potatoes and Sweet Thai chillies Curry with baby onions

Cabbage and potato is a very traditional Gujarati curry eaten in most Indian homes. It's quick and easy to make…

26 November 2014

Tortilla wraps and samosas

Wraps or samosas  which do you prefer- you make up your minds.... The Supermarket Waitrose has been  supporting the Soil…

4 October 2014

Mixed Veg and Pasta with Cashews

I felt so good creating this Mixed Veg and Pasta with Cashews  recipe after watching the culinary film One Hundred-Foot…

26 August 2014

Fusilli Pasta made with Indian Spices

I was sent two samples of two unique and special Gaea olive oils : Gaea D.O.P. Sitia, Crete Extra Virgin…

20 June 2014

Mexican Enchiladas

Enchiladas are really easy to assemble and the filling can be adapted to include any of your favourite fillings.  I…

22 April 2014