Make ultra creamy rice kheer in the Instant Pot in less than 40 minutes. Less stirring and perfectly cooked kheer that will be ready with little effort. Also included is a traditional stove top pressure cooker method. Note: This recipe was originally posted in January 2010 as a stove top pressure cooker recipe but I have updated the post to include the more popular Instant Pot method. Rice kheer is an Indian dessert made from staple ingredients such as milk, rice and sugar....

MARWARI DUM ALOO | PANTRY STAPLE BABY POTATO CURRY Grandma’s Dum Aloo I learnt this recipe from my grandma who used to love making it as it was so quick – she is originally Rajasthani so this is an authentic dum aloo recipe. My mum makes this dum aloo a lot at home as it is my brother’s favourite – so naturally, I had to learn it too! While I was studying far from home, the small jar masala always accompanied me....

You will need:- 3 small bunches of palak ( can use baby spinach ) 1 cup mixed vegetables like carrots, peas, sweetcorn and green beans boiled ( I used frozen ) 1 big onion finely chopped 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 3-4 green chillies finely chopped 30 ml fresh single cream salt to taste 1/2 tsp crushed cardamom seeds 1 big tomato finely chopped 1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp ground cumin and coriander 1/2 tsp kitchen king masala 1/2 tsp kasoori methi ( dry fenugreek leaves ) pinch of hing ( asafoetida ) 2-3 tbsp oil Method:- Wash palak leaves....

Red Kidney Bean and Coconut Milk Curry, also known as maharage ya nazi, is a delicious recipe of East African and Indian cuisines. Buttery soft red kidney beans are simmered in a spiced tomato and coconut milk gravy. Maharage ya Nazi, a rich and flavourful East African dish, is a red kidney bean coconut milk curry that combines tender beans with creamy coconut milk, aromatic spices, and tomatoes. This comforting dish is popular in countries like Tanzania and Kenya, often served with rice, chapati , or ugali....

Easy Chickpea Burgers/Patties Chickpea cakes have become my new to-go wholesome lunch option. The flavours are delicious but not overpowering, making them great to pair with salads or spicy sauces. The recipe is straightforward – add the ingredients to a food processor, blend, shape into patties, coat in oats and cook. The tang from the sun dried tomatoes lifts up the mild and creamy chickpeas with the basic spices and herbs and the oats provide beautiful crunch on the outside....

Treat yourself or your friends and family right with these extra dark and dreamy, healthy and fuss free Vegan Mocha Chia Seeds and Mixed Nuts truffles on any occasion or just grab one and pop in your mouth whenever you are low on energy. They are easy to whip up, a batch of these can be made within 5 minutes just with some good-for-you ingredients. All you need is a food processor to blend everything together....

This is the ultimate list of the best Gujarati sweets. A Gujarati Thali would be incomplete without a traditional Gujarati mithai. Prepare one or a selection of these Gujarati desserts for an everyday treat or for special occasions or festivals. Milk-based Gujarati sweets Flour-based Grains-based Seasonal Gujarati cuisine is well known for its exciting snacks and delicacies such as fafda and jalebi. However, the sweets are equally popular and are a favourite among many!...

Air fryer Apple Pies are my new autumn obsession. A deliciously sweet apple and mixed fruit filling is encased in a golden shortcrust pastry. In just 8 minutes in the air fryer, you can have these gorgeous hand pies . I love mine with lashings of Devonshire custard! Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies I remember eating Apple turnovers from local supermarket bakeries when I was little. They use a flaky pastry and had a generous sprinkling of demerara sugar....

This Air Fryer Corn on the Cob recipe is the best way to enjoy fresh corn! Cook perfect corn with juicy kernels for an irresistible side dish or snack! Ready in less than 15 minutes. The air fryer is my new favourite way of cooking corn! Air fryer corn on the cob in foil is a method of cooking corn on the cob using an air fryer while wrapping the corn in aluminium foil....

Start to feel a little peckish around mid-morning? Have these easy elevenses Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwiches with your tea or coffee. This decadent sandwich is super easy to prepare, and can be made ONLY with 3 ingredients such as white bread, plain cream cheese and English cucumber. Perfect for afternoon tea or children’s tea party. For Brits, sandwiches are enjoyed for elevenses, lunch or afternoon tea. I may have already had thousands of sandwiches by now, whether its a Cheese Ploughman’s or a simple cheese and tomato....

Keri No Chundo is a classic Gujarati sweet and sour mango pickle that is prepared with particular raw mango called Rajapuri Mango, sugar and basic spices. This Mango chunda pickle is a very well known through out Indian community. This sweet, spicy and tangy Instant chunda recipe can be done quick in 20 minutes on the stovetop or Instant Pot. Have you tried this irresistible pickle with Methi Thepla ?...

These crunchy and tantalizing Maddur Vada are also known as Madhur Vada too and are prepared with mixed flour such as rice flour, plain flour, semolina and flavoured with onion, green chillies and curry leaves. Ideal for an afternoon tea, trips and picnic when cooked perfectly and stored in an airtight container. Why name Maddur/Madhur Vada? In the state of Karnataka, there is a small town called ‘ Maddur’ and you can find these irresistible fritters in every corner, hence these fritters are called ‘Maddur Vada’....

These Mini Baked Potatoes, also known as baby jacket potatoes, are topped with whipped feta dip and cranberry sauce . This easy recipe makes for a delicious appetizer that can be served hot or cold. Ingredients Which potatoes can I use? Roasted Mini Potatoes Filling Variations How to make Mini Baked Potatoes Air Fryer Mini Baked Potatoes Oven Baked Mini Potatoes Microwave Mini Baked Potatoes Serving suggestions and other appetizers Storage Make simple mini baked potato canapes that are perfect for entertaining!...

This vegan Parsley Pesto recipe is so easy and quick to prepare, taking less than 5 minutes! It is brimming with lemon-y fresh parsley, walnuts and lashings of good olive oil. Serve this fresh pesto with pasta, in salads or with grilled veggies. Walnut Parsley Pesto Ingredients How to make Parsley Pesto Serving Suggestion Storage Other Dip Recipes The vibrant green color of this Parsley Walnut Pesto sauce is so beautiful!...

Fansi nu Shaak is an easy Gujarati stir-fry made with green beans. I keep the recipe quick ‘n’ easy by using basic spice powders only. Serve as part of an everyday Gujarati thali . When green beans are fresh and crisp, they don’t need much fuss. I go with just a few spices to let their true flavour shine. My shaak is light on the spices, using only the 4 basic spice powders that we all have in our kitchen....

RAJWADI PEDA MILK/DOODH PEDA 🥛Ingredients Exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below ⬇ ① Whole milk – try to get milk which has a higher percentage of fat. In the UK we got hold of only 3.6%. The higher the percentage, the better danedar texture you can achieve. ② Sugar – regular granulated sugar 💡Tips to make the best Rajwadi Peda use heavy bottom pan – you will need to boil milk for hours without it burning Make sure the pan is spotlessly clean, any leftover stuck food will cause the milk to stick to it and burn Keep continuously stirring use high-fat percentage milk for the best texture and taste You will need a high volume of milk – it may seem like a lot at first but it will reduce down considerably....

If you need some biscuit or cookie inspiration. look no further than these Saffron and Pistachio Shortbreads. The crumbliest and melt-in-your-mouth buttery shortbreads are flavoured with saffron and powdered pistachio, reflecting the popular Indian Kesar Pista combination. I love desserts with saffron and pistachio. They are quintessentially Indian and the flavours can be used in a variety of sweet recipes. Kesar Pista Ice Cream in the summertime is one of my personal favourites!...

Look no further than these Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla for your mid-week meal. These vegetarian quesadillas are packed with fresh vegetables and cheese. They are so easy to make but most importantly taste absolutely delicious! There are so many reasons why I love this recipe and make it again and again! I can really get my 5 a day in when I’m eating these especially when paired with my favourite Tropical Mango and Passionfruit Salsa ....

This hearty and comforting Vegan Hungarian Goulash is an easy, healthy and tasty recipe that can be a great cosy winter treat or in my case all year round! A vegan take on the traditional Hungarian Goulash prepared in a rich and delicious tomato base with chunky vegetables and Tofu with lots of sweet Hungarian paprika! Hungarian Goulash with vegetables and tofu was on my mind throughout the trip, a recipe that takes a bit of time, but it cooks itself, almost every other weekend this healthy, one-pot wonder and the nutritious stew appears on our table....

This Whole Masoor Dal recipe is perfect for a mid-week meal alongside boiled rice and roti. Sabut Masoor Dal or Whole Brown Lentils make a perfect Indian curry that is so quick and easy to prepare. This everyday dal is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Instant Pot and Stove Top pressure cooker recipe included. What is Masoor Dal? Brown Lentils Curry Ingredients ​How to cook whole lentils Instant Pot and Pressure Cooker Stovetop How to make Brown Lentil Dal Pro Tips Serving Suggestions Storage This Indian brown lentils curry is a healthy dish that is prepared with whole masoor lentils, onions, tomatoes and basic Indian spices....