Tuver

Vaal papdi, fenugreek and aubergine curry – (vaal papdi, ringna methi nu shak)Vaal papdi, fenugreek and aubergine curry – (vaal papdi, ringna methi nu shak)

Vaal papdi, fenugreek and aubergine curry – (vaal papdi, ringna methi nu shak)

This mixed vegetable curry with aubergines, vaal papdi or valor and fenugreek used to be a favourite of my parents. …

22 November 2020
Green Tuver (Pigeon Peas) stuffed parathaGreen Tuver (Pigeon Peas) stuffed paratha

Green Tuver (Pigeon Peas) stuffed paratha

During lockdown, I had bought several cans of various vegetables which I am slowly using up. I had a can…

14 August 2020
Kachoris galoreKachoris galore

Kachoris galore

The coronavirus outbreak is now a pandemic and we are all under lockdown to stop the spread of the virus. …

8 April 2020
Savoury Rice with lentils (Toor Dall Khichedi) in Instant Pot using PIP methodSavoury Rice with lentils (Toor Dall Khichedi) in Instant Pot using PIP method

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
Kachoris with Lilva Tuver and Masoor DallKachoris with Lilva Tuver and Masoor Dall

Kachoris with Lilva Tuver and Masoor Dall

Hot and spicy Kachoris are one of my favourite snacks  Kachoris can be made with lots of different fillings but…

25 May 2015
Lilva Tuver and Potato CurryLilva Tuver and Potato Curry

Lilva Tuver and Potato Curry

Pigeon Peas are also called Gunga peas or Lilva tuver  and come in various forms. When they are fresh and…

6 May 2015
Quinoa, Bulger, Brown Basmati, Tur Dall and Wild Rice (Khichedi)Quinoa, Bulger, Brown Basmati, Tur Dall and Wild Rice (Khichedi)

Quinoa, Bulger, Brown Basmati, Tur Dall and Wild Rice (Khichedi)

This is  often my weekend lunch dish which is a very healthy and quick to make to serve either with…

22 November 2014
Savoury Rice with lentils and vegetables for Organic SeptemberSavoury Rice with lentils and vegetables for Organic September

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
Dall(dal) Dhokli (lentils with homemade flat pasta like dumplings)Dall(dal) Dhokli (lentils with homemade flat pasta like dumplings)

Dall(dal) Dhokli (lentils with homemade flat pasta like dumplings)

Dall Dhokli is an all time comfort food served with rice in most Gujarati homes on cold days.  The dall…

3 November 2012