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 vegetable packing plant where the Kenyan ladies were packing these freshly picked green beans called Read More …
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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 and cold in their pods as a starter. I usually buy frozen soya beans from Read More …
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 to cook and taste really great. They are available ready boiled in cans or as Read More …
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 been shopping and don’t have much in the cupboard to cook. Potato and onion (Dungri Read More …
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 available in all supermarkets and vegetable stalls. Even though it’s an economical dish, it’s still Read More …
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 freshly grown spring onions yesterday. This is a quick and easy recipe which makes dangerously Read More …
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 usually make two small dishes of Rich Creamy Vegetarian Lasagna – one with vegetables and Read More …
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 believed that these foods help to balance the taste of food on your plate. I Read More …
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. It’s usually made with carrots, white cabbage, raw mangoes, raw papaya and hot green chillies Read More …
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 great dish to make as a snack but also works a treat if you have Read More …