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Authentic Vegetarian Recipes with step-by-step instructions

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Juggu Bateta ni Farari Khichedi or Potatoes and peanuts farali khichedi

Posted on20 September 201030 May 2020AuthorMina Joshi11 Comments

On the days we hindus fast,  there is a list of foods that we are “allowed” to eat. The list often referred to as farari food – includes all the fruits and nuts, milk and Read More …

Categoriesfarari/fasting, Main Course, Recipes, SnacksTagsfarari foods, Indian breads. vegetarian, juggu, peanuts, potatoes, vegetarian

Makai kadhi or Corn on the cob in a yogurt soup with coconut

Posted on19 September 201012 February 2022AuthorMina Joshi13 Comments

“Makai” is a Swahili word for sweetcorn. I still remember the superb taste of the “Makai” I used to buy from the street vendors in Kenya. The corn they served had large firm kernels. They Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Can be made Vegan, Main Course, Recipes, Soups and DahlsTagsmakai kadhi, sweet corn Kadhi, sweet corn soup, vegetarian, veggie

Gulab Jamun A Rich Indian sweet Dessert

Posted on23 August 201017 October 2019AuthorMina Joshi20 Comments

Gulab Jamun A Rich Indian sweet Dessert is an Indian sweet traditionally made out of powdered or evaporated milk blended with plain flour, fried & soaked in sugar syrup. It is one of the most Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Main Course, Recipes, Snacks, StartersTagsIndian dessert, vegetarian, veggie

Bateta Vada Recipe or batter coated spicy potato balls

Posted on16 August 201016 March 2021AuthorMina Joshi14 Comments

Bateta Vada Recipe or batter coated spicy potato balls are a classic Indian dish which can be served as a starter or as a quick snack. In Mumbai, they are served as Vada pav where Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Main Course, Recipes, Snacks, StartersTagsbateta vada, Indian snacks, starter, vegetarian, veggie

Chakri or Chakli or Spiral Shaped Crispy Indian Rice Snacks

Posted on11 August 201012 August 2024AuthorMina Joshi26 Comments

Chakri or Chakli or Spiral Shaped Crispy Indian Rice Snacks as some people call them are crispy  spiral shaped Gujarati snack usually made from Rice flour (although I have seen recipes with wheat flour too Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Recipes, Snacks, StartersTagschakris, Indian snacks, vegetarian, veggie

Ladoo or Churma na ladoo

Posted on9 August 201023 March 2021AuthorMina Joshi16 Comments

Churma na ladoo is one sweet, my family, including the kids, love. These ladoos remind me of my brother’s birthday celebrations in Kenya which took place every year in September.  All the relatives used to Read More …

CategoriesDesserts & Sweets, Main Course, RecipesTagsAuthentic vegetarian recipes, Churma na ladoo, ladoos, ladu, vegetarian, veggie

Plain Bhakhri

Posted on6 August 201013 August 2024AuthorMina Joshi14 Comments

Bhakhri is a biscuit like Indian bread which is a crispy slightly salty which can be eaten with any curry. It’s a traditional Gujarati bread. Most Gujarati’s make chappatis (or rotlis) for lunch but will Read More …

CategoriesBread, Can be made Vegan, Main Course, RecipesTagsBhakhri, Indian breads. veggie, vegetarian

Savoury Rice with lentils and peas (Gujarati toor dall khichedi)

Posted on4 August 20107 January 2022AuthorMina Joshi19 Comments

Savoury Rice with lentils and peas called  Toor dall khichedi  is a traditional Gujarati comfort dish. Khichedi or khichdiis one of those dishes you make at home for your self when you are feeling lazy Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Main Course, Recipes, Rice, veganTagskhichedi, main course, savoury rice, vegan, vegetarian, veggie

Garlic Rolls

Posted on1 August 20102 April 2024AuthorMina Joshi23 Comments

These Garlic Rolls are so easy to make and a great way of enjoying home made bread Ingredients for 8 Rolls: 500 gms Bread flour (I used  ready mixed bread-mix with added yeast) 2-3 tablespoons Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Bread, Recipes, Snacks, StartersTagsbread, bread rolls, garlic, pau bhaji rolls, rolls, vegetarian, veggie

Chai Masala or Tea Spice Mixture for Masala Chai

Posted on1 August 20104 April 2021AuthorMina Joshi6 Comments

What is Chai:  Chai is the Indian name for Tea.  Chai masala is the blend of spices to add to your tea.  Chai is becoming very popular in a lot of coffee shops such as Read More …

CategoriesAccompaniments, Recipes, SnacksTagsChai, masala, masala chai, masala tea, tea, vegetarian, veggie

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Mina JoshiI’m Mina Joshi, a busy working mum who makes quick and healthy authentic vegetarian dishes for my family. I’m also a part time Indian cookery teacher. Read more…

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    Farari Bateta nu Shak or Potato Curry with nuts and cumin
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    List of Top Farari (Fasting) Recipes
  • Pizza using ready made pizza dough base
    Pizza using ready made pizza dough base
  • Potato and Peas curry or Muttar bateta nu shak
    Potato and Peas curry or Muttar bateta nu shak
  • Gujarati Butter Beans Curry (mota vaal nu shaak)
    Gujarati Butter Beans Curry (mota vaal nu shaak)
  • Potatoes and Aubergine (Eggplant) Curry (Ringna bateta nu shak)
    Potatoes and Aubergine (Eggplant) Curry (Ringna bateta nu shak)
  • Penne Pasta Bake with tomato and béchamel sauce
    Penne Pasta Bake with tomato and béchamel sauce
  • Chocolate Barfi - A classic Indian Sweet (Mithai)
    Chocolate Barfi - A classic Indian Sweet (Mithai)
  • Dry stir fry potatoes and nuts (bateta nu farari shak)
    Dry stir fry potatoes and nuts (bateta nu farari shak)
  • Mukhwas - Mouthfreshener and Digestive Aid (Vegan)
    Mukhwas - Mouthfreshener and Digestive Aid (Vegan)
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  • Farari Bateta nu Shak or Potato Curry with nuts and cumin
    Farari Bateta nu Shak or Potato Curry with nuts and cumin
  • List of Top Farari (Fasting) Recipes
    List of Top Farari (Fasting) Recipes
  • Pizza using ready made pizza dough base
    Pizza using ready made pizza dough base
  • Potato and Peas curry or Muttar bateta nu shak
    Potato and Peas curry or Muttar bateta nu shak
  • Gujarati Butter Beans Curry (mota vaal nu shaak)
    Gujarati Butter Beans Curry (mota vaal nu shaak)
  • Potatoes and Aubergine (Eggplant) Curry (Ringna bateta nu shak)
    Potatoes and Aubergine (Eggplant) Curry (Ringna bateta nu shak)
  • Penne Pasta Bake with tomato and béchamel sauce
    Penne Pasta Bake with tomato and béchamel sauce
  • Chocolate Barfi - A classic Indian Sweet (Mithai)
    Chocolate Barfi - A classic Indian Sweet (Mithai)
  • Dry stir fry potatoes and nuts (bateta nu farari shak)
    Dry stir fry potatoes and nuts (bateta nu farari shak)
  • Mukhwas - Mouthfreshener and Digestive Aid (Vegan)
    Mukhwas - Mouthfreshener and Digestive Aid (Vegan)

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