Kansar is a traditional Gujarati sweet made with coarse wheat flour, jaggery, sugar and aromatic spices. It’s deliciously comforting and oozes ghee. Heavenly! Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in November 2015. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe remains the same. Kansar is often seen as an old fashioned and humble recipe and that’s probably because it has centuries old routes....
This zippy mango, avocado and black bean salad with fresh Mexican flavours is perfect as a side salad or light lunch. Also known as guacamole mango salad, this easy salad is dressed in a lime, cilantro and jalapeno dressing. It is vegan, gluten-free, and a free-from lettuce salad! Soft black beans, buttery avocado, juicy mango, charred sweetcorn and cherry tomatoes are tossed in a tangy lime, coriander and jalapeno dressing. It truly is the perfect blend of sweet and savoury....
Make perfect Mawa Gujiya or Mawa Ghughra at home for Holi, Diwali or other special occasions. This Indian sweet is made with a pastry filled with milk solids, coconut, nuts and raisins. I use homemade mawa with milk powder . Mawa Gujiya Ingredients Equipment How to make Mawa Ghughra Dough How to make Mawa Gujiya stuffing How to shape the mawa gujiya Frying the gujiya Air Fryer Gujia Baked Gujiya Serving suggestion Storage Other Indian Sweets for Diwali and Holi Festival Mawa Gujiya is a popular Indian sweet, particularly during festivals like Holi and Diwali ....
Plain White Milk Barfi is an Indian sweet made from milk powder and is prepared for special occasions. This Milk Powder Barfi Recipe has a crumbly texture just like the Barfi you would find in Indian sweet shops . The special technique found in this recipe helps you get the best results every single time. What is Barfi / Barfee / Burfi Why you will love this easy recipe Peda vs Barfi Milk Powder Barfi Ingredients Condensed Milk Barfi Can I use khoya or mawa instead of milk powder?...
Our Oats, Jowar and Methi Thepla are wholesome flatbreads made using oat and sorghum flour, fresh fenugreek and basic Indian spices. These are ideal for any time of the day and pair well with keri no chundo . Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in December 2013. The recipe remains the same but I’ve added new images and helpful content. This wouldn’t be a Gujarati food blog if there weren’t at least a few different types of thepla recipes!...
Each mouthful of these buttery homemade Orange Cranberry Scones is packed with flavour thanks to the fresh cranberries, orange zest and cranberry jam. These are a copycat of the scones you find at Starbucks coffee and are perfect for the holiday season. It is the time of year where I love baking! Nothings beats the smell of a great sweet treat in a warm kitchen when its cold outside. These work great as an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or as a sweet breakfast treat....
This luxurious saffron cream sauce recipe is perfect for creamy saffron pasta but versatile enough to pair with a variety of dishes! Cream is infused with a large pinch of saffron then cooked with butter and garlic to make a creamy sauce in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for special occasions and festive gourmet recipes. Saffron is a spice that I’m pretty well accustomed to. It is used regularly in Indian dessert recipes....
These Easy Sun-Dried Cherry Tomatoes are intensely fragrant, delicately sweet and will make you wonder why you ever bought shop bought sun-dried tomatoes in the first place. Learn HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN OWN SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AT HOME in your own comfort, they can be used and enjoyed in any recipes any time of the year. This recipe couldn’t have coincided better with the 50 year anniversary of the first Moon Landing ....
This Vegan Air Fryer Fajitas recipe is perfect for a delicious meal on a busy weeknight! Firm tofu and crunchy veggies are tossed in a flavourful fajita seasoning mix then air fried. Serve with this Creamy Cilantro Sauce . Veggie Tofu Air Fryer Fajitas Ingredients Homemade Fajita Seasoning / Taco seasoning How to make Air Fryer Fajitas Pro Tips Serving Suggestion Storage Other Tofu Recipes These Tofu and Vegetable Fajitas are bursting with flavour, texture and nutrition!...
This easy Basil Sauce recipe is made from fresh basil leaves, garlic and oil has a prep time of just 2 minutes! Naturally vegan and gluten-free and so versatile. I love it in this Ribbon Zucchini Salad . This basil sauce has a dressing like consistency so is easy to pour, drizzle and toss into your favourite recipes! It is also vegan, vegetarian, nut free and dairy free! It’s full of bright herb-y, with subtle garlic flavour that compliments pastas, salads, vegetables and more....
Bhaidku is a traditional Gujarati savoury dish made with mixed whole grains, often compared to comforting khichdi or porridge. It’s wholesome, warming, and can be ready in 30 minutes if made with a homemade bhaidku mix. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published February 2014. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe remains the same. My Mum’s version of bhaidku is made with coarsely broken whole grains – usually a mix of millet, jowar, mag ni dal and white rice....
I make tofu in the air fryer in 10 minutes that is amazingly crunchy outside with the perfect texture inside. I use a coating of cornstarch which gives super crispy results without being chewy. This is a naturally vegan recipe that you can adapt with different flavourings or keep plain and use in your favourite recipes. This Air Fryer Tofu recipe will convert any tofu sceptic. It’s the perfect side dish or can be incorporated into so many recipes....
Prepare delicious farali muthiya with dudhi for a filling meal on Hindu fasting days. These are made with a mix of farali flour and plenty of aromatic tempering. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published August 2016. I’ve added new images, the recipe remains the same. Often we think of farali dishes as being void of any vegetables – think farali potatoes and sabudana khichdi !...
Make aromatic ground cardamom easily at home by simply grinding down whole green cardamom pods. Ready in less than 10 minutes, my recipe makes a small batch but you can easily scale it up or down. It’s deliciously complex flavour works wonderfully in Indian sweets and savoury dishes too. I can’t get over just how easy and quick it is to make my own ground cardamom! I just dry-roast the whole cardamom pods on the stove and whizz up in a spice grinder ....
This wonderful Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry using dried chickpeas is the perfect plant-based meal that you were looking for. Meal-prep or mid-week dinners are made easy with this Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala made using coconut milk. Easy Instant Pot Dried Chickpea Coconut Curry This easy coconut and chickpea curry recipe is so simple to make and is the perfect mid week meal as it will be ready in under 30 minutes....
INSTANT POT MEXICAN RICE WITH COCONUT, CORIANDER AND LIME Coconut, Coriander and Lime Rice It is hard to beat a good rice dish, and this one is no exception! So light and yet has a delicious touch of citrus. I love how the coconut milk is not overpowering at all in this recipe as we have only used a small amount. Instead, it lends a little sweetness which is balanced out by lemony and floral coriander....
A cup of Karak Chai is just what you need in the morning. Strong, spiced and mildly sweet, this easy Karak chai recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make. Make this strong tea using loose black tea, sugar, whole spices and milk. The word Karak or Kadak means ‘strong’ and Chai means ‘tea’. This aromatic tea is also known as Chai Karak, kadak chai or Qatari Tea. It is a hugely popular drink in India and Pakistan, but I have learned that it is enjoyed in Arab countries such as Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the Middle East....
This Karela Sabzi or Bitter Gourd Curry is a popular curry recipe from India made with a base of onions and spices. It is also known as Karela nu Shaak in Gujarat. Ingredients for Karele Ki Sabzi How to make Karela Sabzi Tips Serving suggestions for Karela Onion Sabzi Storage Other sabzi recipes The vegetable, karela or bitter gourd, is known to have a strong bitter taste in its raw form....
A few years back, kefir was trending in the media and becoming the next big thing. I’m easily influenced so bought a bottle of kefir from the supermarket. I had high hopes as I took my first gulp .. and .. Well actually, it wasn’t bad. Kefir is actually pretty creamy drink as it is, I just found it a little bit too sour. My brother, who was a lot younger at the time, wasn’t so keen so the way to get him to drink it was by mixing it with something sweet....
These eggless Oatmeal Whole Wheat Cookies have a irresistible crunchy edge and a soft, chewy centre. They’re made with whole wheat flour, oats, chopped mixed nuts and finished off with an extra sprinkling of nuts. Ingredients How to make Whole Wheat Cookies Pro Tips Serving Suggestion Storage Other Eggless Cookie recipes My love for cookie recipes is next level! There’s just something so comforting about the smell of cookies baking in the oven, right?...
