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Pickled Ginger

  Ginger is one ingredient we use everyday - starting with my early morning lemon,honey and ginger and honey drink…

4 July 2010

Bajra na rotla or Indian Millet flat Bread

When I was growing up, bajra rotlas (flatbreads) were a regular meal served with either Biagan Bhartha. aubergine and fenugreek…

2 July 2010

Gujarati Tuvar Dall or Toor Dall

The pigeon pea is also known as Toor dall or Tuvar, Congo pea or Gungo pea. In India, split pigeon…

1 July 2010

Puran Puri or Chapattis made with sweet lentil stuffing

Whenever, I make Puran Puri which are chapattis made with sweet lentil stuffing, I  think of the first time I…

27 June 2010

Semolina Halwa or Seero Made Desi Style

Semolina halwa cooked desi style is a traditional Gujarati sweet often called " Seero". It's one of those easy to…

24 June 2010

Carrot Halwa or Gajar Halwa

Carrot Halwa is an Indian dessert made4 from carrots, milk and sugar. When carrots are sweet and in season, this…

20 June 2010

HEALTHY CARROT JUICE

I've always loved raw carrots since childhood. I was always told that they were good for my teeth and eyes…

20 June 2010

Sev or Chickpea noodles

The most popular ingredient in Indian Street food is Crispy sev.   Be it bhel, samosa chat or ragda pattice -…

18 June 2010

Lasagna with a difference

Lasagna is a dish I make regularly as it's a nice change from curry and rice.  I usually make two…

16 June 2010

Valor beans, potatoes, peas, methi and muthia curry

I read a comment today that there is a song for every mood.  Whilst that's true, I also believe that…

9 June 2010