Sev Khamani is a delicious Gujarati street food snack made with chana dal and a spicy green chilli tempering. Soft and fluffy khaman is topped with crunchy sev, pomegranate and coconut. It’s bursting with the classic Surti tangy & spicy flavours. A multi-sensory eating experience that’ll be ready within 30 minutes hands on time! Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published June 2013. I’ve added new images and helpful content, with recipe changes (highlighted below)....

For the crispiest smashed potatoes without having to boil potatoes first, look no further than my easy air fryer version. They’re flavoured with garlic and herbs and cooked to golden-brown perfection! So good with my sour cream and chive dip ! In this air fryer version, the whole cooking process happens in the air fryer – from cooking the potato to making them crispy. No need to worry about extra washing up and the potato cooks to perfection!...

Aloo Gobi Matar is a homely North Indian curry made using cauliflower, green peas and potatoes. I make it as a sabji or “dry” style and it’s perfect as a main or side dish. Aloo gobi matar is one of our go-to curries in the winter months. It’s pretty straightforward to make with easy to find ingredients. It’s also incredibly delicious and hearty. All it takes is a quick trip to my local supermarket, a bit like my matar mushroom curry and gajar aloo matar sabzi ....

Whenever we make handvo at home, I always follow the traditional handvo recipe. It is such a hit in our house that I always have to make extra so we can eat it for the next 2/3 days! Handvo is basically a favourite in gujarati households. It is a spongy, savoury cake made mostly from lentils. Ginger and chillis are incorporated into the lentil batter to make the handvo lightly spiced....

This homemade vanilla ice cream without eggs tastes just like the soft serve ice cream served in Mr Whippy ice cream vans! It’s made with fresh cream, whole milk and sugar in the ice cream maker. When it’s hot, the last thing you want is to make complicated recipes in your hot kitchen! Luckily, this vanilla ice cream is a breeze to make in your ice cream maker. It’s irresistibly light, creamy and airy and can be served directly from your machine for a soft serve finish....

Gujarat na daal Vada became famous from the Dal vada street vendors outside the Gujarat College in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat state. Mostly every collegian passes their free time at those vada stall and snacking on those irresistible vadas. If you are passing by from there, the frying vada smells tempts you to buy those vadas, just wrapped in old newspaper. You also might like these Dahi Vada Gujarati Style...

Prepare a flavourful Gujarati Thali at home complete with authentic and traditional Gujarati recipes. In this guide, you will find recipes for Gujarati flat breads, Gujarati shaak , gujarati dals, pickles, and so much more! Included is a recipe for Gujarati Chaas. What is a Thali? Gujarati Thali What is included in a Gujarati Thali Menu? Thali at a Gujarati Restaurant Everyday Gujarati Thali Gujarati Shaak Breads Dal / Kathol & Kadhi Rice Farsan Sundries Chutney or Pickle for Gujarati Thali Gujarati Sweets FAQs In many Gujarati households, a traditional Gujarati thali is prepared daily....

Guvar Dhokli nu Shaak is an authentic Gujarati dish prepared with cluster beans and multigrain dumplings. It’s easy to prepare on the stove top or Instant Pot. Guvar dhokli is a Kathiyawadi recipe, particularly from Saurashtra. Guvar or cluster beans are simmered with dumplings in a sweet and spicy gravy. The dumplings, aka dhokli, are prepared with wheat flour, gram flour and millet flour. The dhokli for guvar dhokli are prepared by hand compared to dal dhokli where the dhokli are rolled out using a rolling pin....

Yogurt is considered very auspicious in India and still in some Indian households. Sugar and yogurt would be mixed together to make a quick sweet that is served in a teaspoon before an important event. Ingredients:- 500ml full fat Milk ( here we get 3.6% fat ) 1/4 cup Full-fat yogurt (thoroughly beaten) at room temperature. Method:- Heat and bring milk to boil , it will take about 5-6 minutes. Then reduce heat and simmer for another 5-6 minutes....

You can easily prepare your favourite restaurant style Indian curries with this easy homemade Indian curry sauce recipe. This Indian simmer sauce is a smooth sauce prepared with onion, garlic, tomatoes, Indian spices and coconut milk. Ingredients for a Basic Indian Curry Sauce Base How to use Indian curry sauce in recipes Storage My home-style Indian base curry sauce is the secret to British Indian restaurant style curries at home. It is easy to make within a couple of minutes and can save you time on weeknights....

This Authentic Indian Mint Sauce is the same that you find in Indian restaurants served with your starter and poppadum. Easy Yogurt Mint Sauce is made with simple ingredients like yogurt, fresh mint and green chilies and is ready within 5 minutes . Why you will love this recipe: Ingredients for Yogurt Mint Sauce Tips: Serving Suggestion for Indian Mint Sauce Storage FAQ Other Restaurant Style Indian Recipes Hands down, my favourite part of visiting Indian restaurants is because of the Indian appetizers and trio of poppadom chutneys....

We love using our Instant Pot to prove the dough for bread, naan and doughnuts. INSTANT POT EGGLESS MANDAZI/MAHAMRI | HOW TO MAKE MANDAZI East African Heritage One of my most favourite things to do as a child was listening to stories from both of my parents’ childhoods. Whenever my Mum cooked a meal, she would always have a story attached to it. I listened intently, as I imagined that life myself....

Make the perfect sweet shop/kandoi style Kaju Katli with just three simple ingredients. Kaju Katli has the most delicious melt-in-the-mouth texture and regal look making it the perfect occasion or Diwali sweet. HOW TO MAKE KAJU KATLI Kaju Katli is an Indian dessert that is often made during festivals and special occasions. It is made from ground cashews and mixed with sugar syrup to form a dough. This is then rolled out thin and cut into beautiful diamonds....

MOGO CHIPS | CASSAVA OR YUCCA CHIPS | EAST-AFRICAN RECIPES What does mogo/cassava taste like? If you are not familiar with mogo, I have to inform you that you are seriously missing out! Mogo (Swahili) or Cassava (as it is more commonly known) is a starchy tuber that can replace potatoes. It is available in either its fresh form or in frozen. It has a mild, nutty flavour with a bit of sweetness....

Navratan Korma, or nine-gem curry, is a creamy Indian vegetable curry recipe. A variety of vegetables, fruit and nuts are cooked in a rich and creamy gravy. Navratna kurma is essentially a vegetable korma but has the addition of extra luxurious nuts and fruit. It’s no wonder that the name of the dish is nine gems! It is especially served on special occasions and can even be part of your Diwali dinner menu ....

You will need:- 1 cup Nylon Sabudana ( large one only for frying ) Oil for deep fry 1/4 cup raw peanuts 1/4 cup cashew nuts 2 tbsp raisins few fresh curry leaves 4-5 green chillies chopped 1 tsp red chilli powder salt to taste 1 tbsp caster sugar ( optional ) 1/4 tsp citric acid – limboo na phool ( powdered ) optional Method:- Heat oil in a heavy bottom kadai, deep fry sabudana till it gets double in size....

You’ll love these ultra buttery saffron milk & nut cookie sticks. The cookie base is flavoured with creamy saffron milk , almonds and pistachios for that extra luxurious touch. Go ahead, make an extra batch! Festivities in our house usually mean one thing – food! And not just any food, but beautiful Indian sweets and usually lots of eggless baking . I wanted to make a cookie recipe that reflected all the incredible flavours of Diwali and other festivities....

Tantalizing Tandoori Paneer fills a moreish and crumbly pastry. This vegetarian French-Indian dish has Paneer Tikka pieces combined with crunchy vegetables. This is fusion food at its finest! Tandoori Paneer Galette is so rich and flavourful. The creamy soft paneer perfectly complements the crunchy vegetables and the crumbly pastry base. This is the sort of recipe that you want to serve when you’ve invited over your friends. I love creating meals that I can surprise my friends with – it’s likely they won’t have eaten this anywhere else!...

Serve this dreamy Italian Vegetarian Caramel Panna Cotta with Salted Peanut Brittle dessert to your guests and prepare yourself for many compliments in return, just because you served them this unforgettable dessert which they can swoon over. We love Panna Cotta and we have obsession anything with Caramel flavours. In May 2010 I prepared panna cotta for the first time – Vegetarian Mango Panna Cotta , which turned out delicious....

Upgrade your cheese and pineapple toasties by making these chilli cheese and pineapple puffs in the air fryer instead. They’re the perfect vegetarian starter or canape that will be ready within minutes and easily made-ahead. Great for entertaining, for on-the-go snacks and adding to lunch boxes. Just 4 ingredients, easy assembly, 5 minutes in the air-fryer and you’re good to go! Sweet and tart pineapple cubes, salty cheddar cheese and the tiniest dollop of chilli sauce is encased in a beautifully flaky puff pastry....