Banana Raita (Kele ka raita)
Our meals are never complete if we do not have raita, pickles or papads as our side dishes. Raita’s get made with whatever is in my fridge -but the most popular is gujarati banana raita Read More …
Tag: Spicy
Spicy Couscous with Fruit, Veg and Kidney beans
Looking for a simple and quick lunch idea? Try couscous with chickpeas, with black eyes peas and now kidney beans. I usually use Kidney beans to make a curry so this is a nice change. Read More …
Farari Kachoris ( Spicy Coconut and Nuts Stuffed in Mashed Potatoes)
On the days Hindus fast, there is a list of foods that they are “allowed” to eat. The list – often referred to as farali food – includes all the fruits and nuts, milk and Read More …
Vegan & Veggie Pizza using Jus Rol Sour Dough Pizza Base
Have you tried the new Jus-Rol Sourdough Pizza base? I hadn’t until my son bought it to for me to try. It’s suitable for vegetarians and vegans. What I liked about it that it’s ready Read More …
Vegan wraps with potato and cheese filling (Vegan Aloo Cheese Frankie)
Frankies are a popular street food in Mumbai where they make soft chappatis and fill them likea wrap using a spicy potato filling. I used the Mumbai recipe for the potato stuffing and used normal Read More …
Vegan Wellington for Christmas
I used to make this vegetable and nut wellington for Christmas but now the family is slowly adopting a vegan lifestyle. In fact the number of people who are embracing the vegan lifestyle or opting Read More …
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 make quickly when we had unexpected guests. Most of you know that for us Indians Read More …
Samosini – Panini with Samosa Filling
I ordered a panini maker online but couldn’t use it as it wasn’t the kind I had ordered. I was really disappointed as I was looking forward to making some paninis using a spicy Read More …
Bhel Boats using Soft Tacos
These Bhel Boats are a fun and delicious twist on traditional Indian bhel puri. Crispy soft taco boats are filled with a flavourful mixture of potatoes and chickpeas, then topped with tangy green chutney, sweet Read More …
Apple, Papaya and Pear Spicy Warm Salad – sambharo
I have never been a big fan of wraps or sandwiches as I find some of the vegetarian and vegan fillings are very bland and boring. I usually make this quick stir fry warm salad Read More …