You can prepare super crispy air fryer cauliflower in a couple of minutes and with only a few ingredients. This easy appetizer or side dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Goes great with this Lemon, Thyme and Garlic Potato Tart and Cilantro Cream Sauce . Cauliflower florets are tossed in a seasoning and then air fried until they are perfectly crisp. Using the air fryer is a great way of roasting cauliflower....
It doesn’t get more festive than these pretty and melt in the mouth Eggless Linzer Cookies! The famous Christmas cookies from Austria . Cookies with a round cut out, sandwiched between raspberry and saffron preserve, then the tops are dusted with icing sugar to give a snow finish. A perfect bake to celebrate the season of joy and to be merry! The season of Baking, Christmas is not complete without baking cookies....
Ponk , Lila Chana and Green garlic is very popular seasonal treat in Gujarat, and it is not available throughout the year. Fresh and tender these gems are true delight. They are perfect winter bounties and I am extremely fond of them. So once these gems are in my kitchen, I do prepare some traditional delicacies and devour them with great pleasure. These unique and delicious Lila Chana ane Lilu Lasan Vada were wafting their incredible aroma in the kitchen and satisfying my cravings for something hot in this chilly weather....
It’s right time to get in to habit in well balanced and healthy eating after all the festive indulgence over the Christmas and New Year period. Butter, oil and sugar were roaming around freely in my kitchen and kept flowing in our dishes. I better watch out my waistline before my Jeans refuses to fit me 😉 What a fantastic way to include Soup for a healthy and balanced eating, great way to consume lots of veggies, don’t have to sit in one corner and chew for hours but quick way to get a nutritious and balanced meal....
This homemade madras curry powder is full of flavour and will elevate your Indian dishes. With my handy tip it’s so easy to customise it to suit your spice tolerance. There’s nothing like a homemade spice blend to transform everyday recipes. Our family’s Gujarati chai masala is the only one I’ll add to my tea! I’ve tried plenty of shop-bought Madras Curry Powder over the years, but I always find them either too mild or too heavy on one note....
This Iced Coffee Recipe with Ice Cream is the perfect drink for any coffee lover on a hot summer day! This delicious cold coffee recipe is made with a scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of using ice cubes! Why you will love this recipe Ingredients Variations Vegan Iced Coffee Recipe How to make Cold Coffee with Ice Cream Serving FAQs Other Summer Drinks Recipes The perfect drink for hot summer afternoons is so easy to prepare....
INSTANT POT DUDHI HALWA Dudhi/Doodhi/Lauki/Ghiya is a green vegetable with very high water content. It is most often used in making Indian curries and can be added to Dudhi Khichdi as well. As it is a fairly mild-tasting vegetable, it is also popularly used in making halwa. Halwa is an Indian sweet made usually using milk products. This Dudhi halwa is made with mawa or khoya. We usually use homemade mawa for our recipes....
Dislike strongly flavoured okra dishes? Try this Kashmiri Bhindi-Okra! A light, quick and vegan dish that is sure to tickle your fancy. It also works just as well as a side dish. Do not underrate okra, because let me tell you this sensational preparation is going to knock your socks off! Okra or ladies fingers are known as Bhindi/Bhinda in Hindi and are a hugely popular vegetable in Indian kitchens....
Khatta Mag is a green moong bean curry cooked in a spiced yogurt gravy. Prepare this delicious Gujarati dish for a quick mid week meal. Ingredients notes Serving suggestions Storage Other Gujarati Shaak Recipes Mag nu shaak or Moong beans curry, is a regular in many Gujarati households on Wednesday. Moong beans curry can be made in a variety of ways and varies between households. The two recipes that I have learnt from my Mum is the most popular mag nu shaak to which she adds garlic and these khatta mag....
Nothing beats authentic homemade sweet Peshwari Naans, dripping with ghee, in the centre of a grand Indian feast! Follow this traditional peshwari naan recipe to achieve perfectly chewy and soft restaurant style Peshwari Naans that are dotted with charred airy pockets and bubbles. I have also included an additional flavour combination, indulgent Peshwari Naan with Saffron and Rose for an exciting twist! Indian Restaurant Style Peshwari Naan There is nothing more satisfying than making your own homemade soft fluffy naan bread!...
Matar Mushroom – made by simmering mushrooms and green peas in an onion tomato gravy. A delicious Indian curry that’s perfect for mid-week dinners. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in March 2015. The recipe is new and improved and I’ve added new images. If I had £1 for every time I said “there’s nothing in the fridge, I don’t know what to cook” — I’d be rich!...
Rajkot Green Chutney is a delicious Indian green chutney recipe made with 4 simple ingredients such as peanuts and fresh green chillies. This unique green chutney famously originates from Rajkot, a city in Gujarat and is usually served along with snacks and savouries. The Rajkot chutney recipe is tart, spicy and nutty and is an incredible alternative to the usual Indian chutneys. It has a long shelf life, can be prepared in advance and is easy to make at home....
These Scottish Rosemary Oatcakes with black pepper are the perfect tea time snack. Serve them with a cheeseboard and chutney for a fancy treat! What are Scottish Oatcakes Rosemary Oatcakes Ingredients How to make Rosemary Oatcakes Serving Suggestion Storage FAQs Other easy baking recipes What are Scottish Oatcakes Scottish oatcakes are a traditional type of oat-based biscuit or cracker that originates from Scotland. The main ingredients for Scottish oatcakes typically include oats, butter, and salt....
Shakkar teti panna is a light and refreshing summer dessert made with musk melon in sweetened milk. It’s easy to prepare with only 3 ingredients. The arrival of summer comes with the familiar warmth that makes you crave something fresh and juicy. For me, that means it’s officially melon and watermelon season! I love using them in all sorts of ways—whether it’s a super refreshing watermelon mocktail , a bright watermelon and mint salad , or a simple watermelon carpaccio salad ....
This spicy carrot soup is perfect for chilly autumn and winter days. It’s flavoured with spices for a gentle warmth and is naturally vegan. Ingredients notes and substitutions Serving suggestion Storage Other Soup Recipes Warm up with a bowl of spicy carrot soup that’s bursting with flavour and just the right amount of heat! This cosy recipe starts with a simple base of carrots, onion, and garlic, cooked to bring out their natural sweetness....
Air Fryer Punjabi style Samosa Puffs are the ultimate vegetarian or vegan snack! The famous potato and pea samosas are made easy using ready-made puff pastry and quickly prepared in the air-fryer for a no-guilt appetizer. Serve with this delicious Indian Tamarind Sauce ! AIR FRYER SAMOSA PUFFS These Punjabi Samosa puffs are made from a moreish flaky pastry that encases a mildly spiced potato and pea filling. Using a shop-bought ready-made pastry has ensured that these samosa puffs are super quick and easy to make....
This Vegan Burnt Garlic and Tofu Fried Rice is a perfect accompaniment to complete your Indo-Chinese meal. The distinctive taste of burnt garlic really comes through without overpowering the delicate flavour of the vegetables and fragrant basmati rice. It doesn’t take too long until I am craving something Indo-Chinese. When you don’t have easy access to restaurants and takeaways serving this type of food, the best you can do is cook it at home (and probably healthier versions of it too)....
Chocolate and Passion Fruit Semolina cake | How to make chocolate and passion fruit semolina cake, basically heaven on a plate and each crumb of this cake taste divine! The rich and decadent chocolate cake dressed up with vegan smooth and silky dark chocolate ganache and it’s top dripping with juicy and exotic passion fruit coulis which creates a ‘self-saucing’ element. This delicious and indulgence cake is totally dairy and egg-free thus it’s suitable for vegan....
Bengali Cholar dal is an aromatic dal made with split yellow bengal gram, fresh coconut and raisins. It has a unique sweet and savoury flavour. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in March 2012. There are minor changes to the recipe – highlighted below. I’ve also added new images and helpful content. My Mum first scribbled down this recipe after watching a chef on a food show visiting Eastern India....
Sabudana Vada or Sago Vada are popular during Hindu fasts. These deep-fried crispy sago fritters are made with the addition of sugar and lemon juice to give that authentic Gujarati taste. We love eating them during Mahashivratri, Navratri and Janamasthmi and serve them with piping hot sweet Masala Chai . What is Sabudana? Sabudana are also known as pearl tapioca or sago and are a starch extracted from tropical palm stems....
