vegetarian

Kenyan Green beans and potato curry (posho bateta nu shak)

  Years ago when on a business trip to Kenya - I was taken by the BHC, to see a…

2 March 2012

Soya Beans (Edamame) and Potatoes Curry (Soya bateta nu shak)

I got my first taste of green soya beans (also called Edmame beans) in Japan where they serve them boiled…

2 March 2012

Black eyed Beans Curry (Chora nu shak)

Black eyed  beans (called chora in Gujarati)  (also called Lobia or black eyed peas)  are full of protein, are easy…

2 March 2012

Potato and Onion Curry ( Dhungri bateta nu shak)

Potato and onion (Dungri bateta) is a great combination for a curry especially for Friday evening meals when I haven't…

1 March 2012

Potatoes and Aubergine (Eggplant) Curry (Ringna bateta nu shak)

Potatoes and aubergines is a lovely combination for a curry.  It’s quick and economical dish as these vegetables are readily…

1 March 2012

Spring Onion Bhajias – Fritters

I had no plans to make Spring onion bhajias but couldn't resist making them when some friends offered us these…

29 February 2012

Rich Creamy Vegetarian Lasagna

Rich Creamy Vegetarian Lasagna is a dish I make regularly as it's a nice change from curry and rice.  I…

24 February 2012

Gunda Pickle – Cordia obliqua or clammy berries pickle (Gunda Keri nu Athanu)

  Indian Food is never complete unless it is accompanies by the extras like chatni, raita, papad, lassi etc. It’s…

10 February 2012

White Cabbage and fresh Green chillies Salad (sambharo)

  Sambharo is rather like a spicy cooked salad always served up as a condiment to a main meal.  …

7 February 2012

Bateta Pawa (Potatoes and flaked rice snack)

Bateta Pawa (Potatoes and flaked rice snack) is a typical  dish served in Gujarat India for  breakfast.  This is a…

6 February 2012