This mixed vegetable curry with aubergines, vaal papdi or valor and fenugreek used to be a favourite of my parents. These three vegetables are considered healthy as they are low in carbohydrates. My dad was Read More …
During lockdown, I had bought several cans of various vegetables which I am slowly using up. I had a can of green tuver which would have been perfect for a Lilva curry on its Read More …
The coronavirus outbreak is now a pandemic and we are all under lockdown to stop the spread of the virus. Supermarkets shelves became empty as we all stockpiled food and essentials. The two food items Read More …
Instant Pot (IP) is an electric pressure cooker which has become very popular in my house. Like most Indians, I like to use the pressure cooker for cooking lentils etc. as it’s quicker. However, the Read More …
Hot and spicy Kachoris are one of my favourite snacks Kachoris can be made with lots of different fillings but I usually make them with mung dall. This time, I decided to make them with Read More …
Pigeon Peas are also called Gunga peas or Lilva tuver and come in various forms. When they are fresh and green, they can be peeled like fresh peas. You can get fresh, frozen or tinned Read More …
This is often my weekend lunch dish which is a very healthy and quick to make to serve either with a simple potato curry or just raita. Sometimes we make just tuver dall spicy rice Read More …
Did you know that September was named as Organic September ? The Supermarket Waitrose has been supporting the Soil Association’s ‘Small Changes, Big Difference’ campaign by celebrating everything organic. I was invited to take Read More …
Dall Dhokli is an all time comfort food served with rice in most Gujarati homes on cold days. The dall is usually made hot and spicy but also with lemon or tamarind and jaggery added Read More …
