Sweet Potato and Onion Pakoras

What better way to enjoy a cold and rainy day? Got any left over bread?  Here is another  easy recipe for really tasty pakoras.   I have several bread bhajia pakoras recipes  in my blog and Read More …

Vaghareli Khichedi (tempered spicy lentils and rice)

Khichedi is a popular comfort food for a lot of Gujaratis.  It’s light but filling too and can be eaten with a curry or yogurt.  In the village, my parents grew up – it was Read More …

Spaghetti with mixed vegetables and Orange Juice

Recently I had dinner at a vegetarian restaurant in London where they were actually sharing their recipes with their customers by leaving recipe cards to pick up as you left the restaurant. I picked up Read More …

Biryani: Hot spicy and colourful

When you fancy something a lot spicy with rice – biryani is a great choice.  There are lots of biryani recipes – some more authentic than others. Whenever we have a friends get together, we Read More …

Cannelloni – Spinach, mixed veg and ricotta cheese Cannelloni with tomato and béchamel sauce

As some of you already know, I run informal but hands on cookery lessons in my home. It’s a great way of having fun and making new friends. Well the tables were turned on me Read More …