This farali thepla recipe is a favourite in our house, especially during vrat or when we just want something light yet satisfying. The grated dudhi keeps the thepla soft, while the roasted peanut powder and ripe banana add subtle richness. It’s a beautiful balance of texture and flavour. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in September 2017. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe remains the same....
Garvanu might not be a dessert you hear about every day, but once you’ve had a spoon, you’ll wonder where it’s been all your life! It’s a creamy, milk-based Gujarati dessert made with semolina, milk, sugar, and warm spices. This family recipe honours the method passed down through generations. Note – This recipe has been updated from our recipe archives with new images, video and content. Recipe remains the same. First published in September 2016....
Goda Masala is a unique Indian spice blend from Maharashtrian cuisine. It is also known as kala masala and has a slight sweet taste. Ready within 5 minutes. Goda masala is an aromatic spice blend with a uniquely sweet flavour. It is sometimes known as kala masala (kaala masala) or “black masala” due to its dark colour. It is often used in recipes such as misal pav, bhareli vangi or matki chi usal....
This Monster Halloween Popcorn Mix is seriously spooky ! You just need plain popcorn, white chocolate, food colours and 5 minutes of prep time! It is the perfect treat for the Halloween season. Why you will love this recipe Ingredients for Halloween Party Popcorn How to make Spooky Halloween Popcorn Serving ideas Pro Tips Halloween Popcorn Balls Storage FAQs We love a ghoulish treat and this scary Halloween popcorn recipe makes a great addition to your Halloween snack mix!...
If you enjoy savoury, homemade snacks with Indian flavours, these multigrain crackers are a must-try. Made with chapati atta and a mix of flours you likely already have in your cupboard. They’re adaptable, nutty, crisp, and perfect with chai or chutney. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published in July 2012. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe has minor changes which are highlighted below....
This sweet and tangy Instant Carrot and Green Chilli Pickle recipe is made with fresh carrots, chillies and rai na kuria. This is a no oil recipe, instead the dressing is made with lemon juice. Perfect as part of a Gujarati Thali . Carrot Chili Pickle Ingredients How to make carrot green chili pickle Serving Suggestions Storage Other pickle recipes Various carrot pickles, like this Gajar Marcha Athanu , are my favourite alongside my Gujarati meal....
This vegan Instant Pot Tomato Pasta Sauce should be a staple in your kitchen. So much better than bottled, this homemade sauce can be made in large batches ready for when pasta craving hits! Delicious and robust pasta sauce is packed with sundried tomatoes and kalamata olives which provide the most delicious sunshine-packed taste and nutrition. INSTANT POT SUNDRIED TOMATO AND OLIVE PASTA SAUCE Homemade Pasta Sauce Instant Pot Tomato Sauce Kalamata Olives Difference between Black Olives and Kalamata Olives Ingredients These easy to find store cupboard ingredients are used to make this sundried tomato and olive pasta sauce....
My Indian Mango Lassi is similar to the lassi found in Indian restaurants. Deliciously thick and creamy – a restaurant style meal isn’t complete without it! You just can’t go wrong with mango lassi! With just 4 ingredients, you’ll have a super summery drink recipe in minutes. We eagerly wait for Indian mangoes such as Alphonso mangoes and Kesar mangoes to reach the UK once a year during the summer months....
This Moroccan Vegetable Stew with chickpeas is brimming with warm Moroccan spices. It’s packed with plants and cooked in one-pot. Vegan and gluten-free. A vegetable tagine is a fragrant North African stew, slow-cooked to perfection in a traditional earthenware pot or a regular pan. My version is packed with hearty butternut squash, carrots, green beans, red pepper, chickpeas, and sweet dried apricots, all simmered in a rich tomato base with warming spices like cinnamon, cumin, and cardamom....
Looking for a sweet and moreish treat that doesn’t require any baking? Try these No-Bake Anjeer (fig), Biscuit and Caramel Squares! I hear you’ve got a sweet tooth? Then you must try this delight! The lightly roasted nuts give them a delicious crunch, the gooey caramel and biscuit give them the perfect sweetness and the handful of chopped dried fig just make it that much more inviting. These yummy and heavenly squares are just to die for, just pop one in your mouth and treat your taste buds, surely they will thank you as these little squares are utterly delicious....
Green peas pulao, or matar pulao, is an Indian and Pakistani rice dish made with basmati rice, whole spices, green peas and mint. Easy enough to make any day, but luxurious enough to serve for a dinner party. Ingredients notes Serving suggestion How to make the matar pulao recipe Storage Other rice dishes I love to pair this fluffy and delicately flavoured rice with robust North Indian curries such as Chana masala , Punjabi rajma masala and paneer palak kofta curry ....
What is Rajkot Na Peda? રાજકોટ ના પેડા These gorgeous looking and melt in your mouth Rajkot Na Peda are only prepared with 3 ingredients – milk, milk powder and sugar. Ideal for any happy occasion or festive season. This easy version of Rajkot na Peda is prepared with milk powder, for a quick and easy treat. These are melt in your mouth, not sickly sweet and have a moreish taste....
you will need :- Buns 2 cup chapatti flour 1 cup strong white bread flour + more for dusting salt to taste 4-5 tbsp melted butter ( unsalted ) + more for brushing 2 tbsp sugar 1.5 tbsp fast action dry yeast 1/2 cup Luke warm milk 1 tsp ajwain ( carom seeds ) 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes 2 tbsp fresh chopped fenugreek, coriander leaves or mixed dried herbs Luke warm water as needed You will need :- Stuffing...
These refined Sugar-free Mango, Basil and Cashew Yogurt Popsicles are a great summertime treat, naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, which are homemade and so easy to prepare. It is a light and delightful treat for anyone. You’ll only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of your time. The basil brings out the freshness of the mangoes, and cashew yogurt provides creaminess. Prepare these and impress your friends and family even if you’re not an expert in the kitchen....
Sweet Potato Chaat or Shakarkandi Chaat is a flavourful Indian snack recipe. Sweet potato cubes are topped with a flavor bomb of garnishes such as spices, chutneys, sev and pomegranate. Why you will love this chaat recipe Sweet Potato Chaat Ingredients Vegan Sweet Potato Chaat How to make Sweet Potato Chaat Storage Dishoom Sweet Potato Chaat Sweet Potato Chaat for fasting Other Sweet Potato Recipes This sweet potato chaat, also known as Shakarkandi ki Chaat, is a popular Indian street food and snack made from roasted or fried sweet potato cubes....
Aam ki Launji is a sweet and spicy raw mango chutney that tastes great with Indian meals. It is made from raw mangoes, jaggery and some spices, giving it a sweet and sour flavour. Ingredients How to make Aam ki Launji Pro Tips Serving Suggestion Storage Aam ki Meethi Launji, also known as kairi ki launji is an instant Indian mango pickle. The recipe is primarily made in Northern India....
Have an awesome Valentine’s day with these quintessentialAlmond French Toast Hearts!By creating these toasts you are going to start your day with so much fun. These eggless and adorable heart-shape french toasts have rich almond, vanilla and cinnamon flavours. A perfect way to say ‘ I love you’ to your loved ones! The Valentine’s day is looming on us and I bet you are looking for Valentine theme recipes? That’s brilliant because I have created this wonderful recipe that is not only you’d want to have it on this special day, but you’ll have cravings for it every day!...
Buckwheat, Blueberry, Cashew Smoothie with Chia Seeds , is a good choice when you don’t want to have huge breakfast, but you still desire something well-balanced, filling and healthy. If you are pressed for time or don’t have the energy to prepare big breakfasts you’ll have time to prepare this smoothie as this is a straight forward recipe. This creamy and power packed smoothie will leave you feeling happy, energised and help curb your appetite and keep hunger locked up for longer, just because this smoothie is real food and packed with good-for-you ingredients!...
In this recipe, steamed purple yam is cooked in an aromatic tempering with cumin seeds, curry leaves and green chillies, garnished with fresh coriander and definitely, the addition of roasted peanuts are a highlight and takes the dish onto another level. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF YAM? Ratalu in English is Yam or Indian purple Yam. Yam or Ratalu can also be called Kand – and all are the same thing....
Gajar no Sambharo, Gajar Marcha no Sambharo or Carrot Sambharo. In most Gujarati thali you will see sambharo, which is crunchy lightly cooked vegetables to go with your curry and daal. This way you can have 1 portion of veg towards your 5 a day veg and fruit. I have added bell pepper to this recipe to increase my veg intake and made it less spicy by adding less green chillies!...
