Aubergine Meze
Aubergine is a vegetable I have got to enjoy only recently. In the past, aubergines used to have some bitterness which has now been bred out of them and we no only need to salt and drain Read More …
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Curried Vegetable pie
Creamy and mildly spiced vegetable pie using a handful of this and that….. Some of you will remember that I spent a day at the Waitrose Cookery school. One of the dishes we learnt to Read More …
Fusilli Pasta made with Indian Spices
I was sent two samples of two unique and special Gaea olive oils : Gaea D.O.P. Sitia, Crete Extra Virgin Olive Oil: This has a rich, intensely fruity flavour, gentle aroma and a soft emerald Read More …
Lentil Bhajias (Vati Dall na bhajia) – Dall Fritters
Chalo garam garam bhajia……enjoy these hot hot bhajias Lentil Bhajia or Vati Dal na Bhajia are a kind of fritters made from ground lentils and spices. These Lentil Bhajia or Vati Dal na Bhajia are Read More …
Sambharo – Stir fry Carrots, Cabbage, Bramley apples and chillies
I bet my cotton socks that you’ll never eat plain salad after trying this dish!! I was once told by a Gujarati chef that sambharo is served as a side dish in a lot of Read More …
Ondhwo/Handvo with quinoa, bulgur and chickpea dall
What name do you call this dish? Ondhwo/ Ondhwa/handvo/handvoh? Ondhwa or handvo (handvoh) is a spicy Lentil Cake is made with a mixture of lentil and rice flour. Most Indian shops sell this mixture as Read More …
Stuffed peppers with Quinea, Bulgur, Spinach, Mozzarella Cheese and Kidney beans
It’s time for yummy healthy simple stuffed peppers These stuffed peppers were a hit with my younger son so I will be making them regularly as it one way of making him eat foods such Read More …
Balti Pasta
Who says you can’t use Balti Sauce in Pasta? Balti sauce Curry is a favourite in our household. we all love the taste of the homemade Balti Sauce so when ever I make a batch, Read More …
Tadka Dall
Who doesn’t love a good dall? We make dalls regularly as they are so healthy and also quick to make. Some of you probably know that I have recently started to teach Indian Vegetarian cooking Read More …
Balti Curry
Hurrah for the good old British curry invention – the Balti curry As you know, at the moment my passion is my cookery classes. I am learning so much by teaching adults one evening a Read More …