Vegan shrikand ( A vegan dessert)
Shrikand is a simple Indian dessert made from Hung yogurt. I got asked by my son if I could make a vegan version for him. I had some Alpro Greek style soya yogurt so decided Read More …
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Our Veganuary Journey – Accidentally Vegan Products
As mentioned in my previous Posts, a lot of products we eat everyday are already vegan and this makes the lifestyle change to vegan a lot easier. An email sent yesterday from Veganuary has a Read More …
Our Veganuary Journey Day 2
How is your second day of veganuary going? If you have joined Veganuary – their website has lots of tips on how to make small lifestyle changes to follow a vegan diet. They also email you Read More …
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 cup almond flour or ground almonds ½ cup sugar ½ cup ghee 2 Read More …
Mung Dall and Basmati Rice in Instant Pot
Ever since I bought the Instant Pot (IP),I have had to change my style of cooking and am always learning new things about the IP. The Instant Pot(IP) is a pressure cooker but can also Read More …
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 had left it quite last minute this time so rustled up this sweet Read More …
Saffron flavoured mango jam
Every summer, I tend to make strawberry jam which we all enjoy. This year, I make some mango jam for a change with a very similar recipe. The jam tastes great with toast or even Read More …
Mixed Vegetable and chick peas jalfrezi
Jalfrezi Curry is a name which I hear a lot in UK and most Indian restaurants serve a form of Jalfrezi curry. I had never come across this name before whilst growing up in Kenya and India. Read More …
Pineapple Shrikand (Sweet dish made with Yogurt and Pineapple)
Shrikand is a sweet Dish made with yogurt and always served chilled. It is often served with pooris. Most Gujarati thalis have this as one of their sweet items and it provides a refreshing change when Read More …
Spicy Couscous with mixed vegetables, nuts and a hint of saffron
Couscous is one of those ingredients that cooks fast and adding some spices and nuts helps to make it in an exciting exotic dish. I make couscous for my lunchbox every day with different variations Read More …