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Peanut brittle made with Jaggery – Jugu Paak

I grew up in East Africa where Peanuts are called Njugu (pronounced Jugu). Chocolates were a rare treat when we…

14 May 2014

Potato snack with nuts and sesame seeds

What is more romantic than sharing this snack with a loved one?  Well.......It's eating it secretly watching your favourite TV…

1 May 2014

Goji Berry Cereal Bars

I had heard a lot about Goji berries recently as one of the "super foods"  but never cooked with them…

20 April 2014

Passion Fruit and Mango Ice Cream Sundae

You can't buy Happiness but you can buy ice cream. Passion fruit and mango are my two favourite fruits so I couldn’t…

14 April 2014

Tadka Dall

Who doesn't love a good dall? We make dalls regularly as they are so healthy and also quick to make.…

14 March 2014

Peas and New Potato curry in tomato sauce (mutter bateta nu shak)

Everyone has a comfort food they like to have when they are unwell.  I had a really bad cold last…

25 February 2014

Vegetable Curry stuffed with toasted Spices, Oats, Nuts

My husband’s favourite curry is the Gujarati Undhiyu so this recipe is very similar to the Undhiyu but I have…

17 February 2014

Almond Barfi – An Indian sweet with powdered milk and almonds

These almond barfis were made by my husband as a surprise for me on Mother’s Day.  He adapted my recipe…

25 March 2013

Punjabi Samosas

Samosas are available in most places in the world as little triangle pastries filled with a variety of vegetarian or…

9 November 2012

Shrikand (Indian dessert / sweet) : Cheat recipe using curd cheese

Today was fathers day and I wanted to make a sweet that everyone in the family would enjoy but at…

17 June 2012