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Samosa Chaat with yogurt ( Dahi samosa chaat)

My husband loved all kinds of Indian street foods and the chaats were his favourite.  He loved the hot and…

13 December 2022

Pooris or Puris? Soft or crispy? plain or spicy?

Puri/poori is often Sunday breakfast for me as it's so quick to make.  It's a dish my mum managed to…

8 November 2019

Savoury rice with lentils in the Instant Pot (Gujarati Khichdi)

This Savoury Rice with lentils is one of my comfort dishes. It's a classic Gujarati recipe also known as khichdi or khichadi.  This…

3 January 2018

Savoury Rice with lentils (Toor Dall Khichedi) in Instant Pot using PIP method

Instant Pot (IP)  is an electric pressure cooker which has become very popular in my house. Like most Indians, I…

15 January 2017

Baked Kachori with split mung beans and fresh peas (Lentil and fresh peas filled savoury pastry)

I made these hot and spicy baked Kachoris using split  mung  and fresh green peas . I love kachoris and…

15 October 2015

Crispy Salad served with Bateta Pawa

Indian meals always include several condiments such as chutneys, raitas and kachumbers which help to balance out all the savoury, sweet,…

23 April 2015

Savoury Puff Pastry Bites (Khari biscuits/Puff biscuits)

Khari biscuits/Puff biscuits/ Savoury Puff pastry bites are a favourite of my older son and whenever anyone visits us from…

13 October 2014

Savoury Rice with lentils and vegetables for Organic September

Did you know that September was named as Organic September ?  The Supermarket Waitrose has been  supporting the Soil Association’s…

2 October 2014

Sev mamra (Indian snack with savoury noodles and puffed rice)

Sev mamra is an Indian snack. It is a mixture of spicy dry ingredients such as puffed rice called mamra…

21 January 2013