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Mango shrikhand, also called amrakhand, is a wonderful cooling Indian yogurt dessert made during the hot summer months. You can easily prepare this easy instant mango shrikhand using greek yogurt within 10 minutes. I love to add a generous dollop of whipped double cream to make it extra thick, creamy and silky. How to make Shrikhand thicker Serving Suggestion Ingredients Method Vegan Mango Shrikhand Storage Other Mango recipes Mango Shrikhand is a take on the more traditional recipe of Shrikhand which uses only saffron and nuts to flavour it....

Prepare fluffy South Indian coconut rice, aka thengai sadam, for a quick yet flavourful side dish. I use dried shredded coconut rather than fresh to save time! Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published November 2015. I’ve added new images and made improvements to the recipe. Ok, so usually I preach using fresh ingredients in all my recipes. Therefore, you wouldn’t be wrong in asking why I think dried coconut is a good substitute....

It takes just 2 minutes to prepare this 2 ingredient red garlic chutney. I sometimes use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic to make it even quicker. Add it to chaat recipes for an explosion of flavour! Leftover Khaman Dhokla Chaat Smashed Potato Chaat Bhel Puri Hash Brown Chaat with Pineapple I also use it as a second tempering for pav bhaji . Ingredients notes ● Garlic – we have used garlic cloves as they give a fresh burst of flavour....

Savoury waffles made with semolina are crispy perfection. Ideal for a healthy breakfast or brunch, these eggless waffles are packed with pumpkin and mixed vegetables. They easily come together in 30 minutes and it is a great freezer-friendly recipe too. Unpack your waffle maker! These waffles with semolina will go down a treat with the whole family! Easy to make and with the help of a waffle maker, you can have the crispiest waffles ready under 30 minutes....

In this Chilli Mogo recipe, fried mogo chips are tossed in a finger-licking schezwan sauce. It’s the perfect vegan appetiser recipe. Mogo is perfect just as it as. Indians particularly from East Africa enjoy fried mogo chips with imli chutney but sometimes a dash of flavour takes it someplace else! Just try my tandoori mogo and you’ll know! It is also fab when tossed in a chilli, garlic and lime seasoning to make chilli lime garlic mogo ....

Shakkarkand Jamun, I am afraid they are addictive and highly irresistible, there are no words to describe that these sinful sweet potato balls of sweetness are the clear aroma of saffron and kewra water, they instantly melt in your mouth giving you sensational pleasure! Sweet Potato Jamuns are originally a Bengali version of Gulab Jamun, lovingly known as Mishti aloo’r Pantua or Ranga aloo’r Pantua. Before making them I googled to find out more about this recipe and found few versions of it, also I came to know that this recipe can be prepared with or without any dairy products and they can be filled with nuts or milk solids ( khoya )....

This Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Watercress, Spinach and Arugula is the perfect summer salad. Enjoy as a light main or as a side. It’s easy to customise to suit your taste and dietary needs. Serve as a side dish to this Potato Tart with Lemon, Thyme and Garlic Ingredients Instructions Pro Tips Serving Suggestions Storage Other Strawberry Recipes This strawberry salad has the perfect combination of sweet and savoury. Plump strawberries, goats cheese, walnuts and salad leaves are tossed in a mustard lemon dressing....

This sweet Punjabi lassi is perfect for hot summer days. It’s made from 3 basic ingredients: yogurt, milk and sugar, and can be ready within minutes. Lassi is a bit like the Northern Indian version of a milkshake – its cooling and creamy! The difference is that it’s made from yogurt. It’s one of my favourite drinks during hot summers, especially when I’m looking for easy recipes just like this Iced Coffee with Ice Cream ....

Prepare super easy Watermelon Mocktail that is perfect for a hot summers day! This non-alcoholic drink with watermelon, mint and lime is sweet, fizzy and so refreshing! Make it with just 4 ingredients in less than 10 minutes. Why you will love this recipe Ingredients for Watermelon Mocktail Equipment required How to make Watermelon Mocktail Serving Suggestions Storage Other Non Alcoholic Drink Recipes In this Watermelon Mocktail recipe, a base is made with freshly crushed watermelon that is muddled with mint and lime....

This Indian style Yogurt Sandwich or Dahi Sandwich is light yet filling. This summer sandwich is prepared with a mild and creamy veggie-packed yogurt spread, aromatic herbs and vibrant salad. Hot summer days call for lighter meals and for me that means salads, pasta salads and different types of sandwiches. I stick with light and refreshing meals such as cucumber cream cheese sandwiches , ribbon zucchini salad and mediterranean orzo pasta salad ....

This Crispy Air Fryer Gobi Manchurian recipe is healthier than the original cauliflower manchurian. Air Fried Cauliflower is tossed in an Indo-Chinese gravy which can be served as an appetizer or main dish. It is naturally vegan, gluten-free and healthy . Serve with Schezwan Fried Rice . What is Gobi Manchurian? Gobi Manchurian is also known as Gobhi Manchurian and Cauliflower Manchurian. It is a fusion Indo-Chinese dish served in Indian restaurants....

Make the best homemade Apple Chutney with warming spices ginger and cinnamon. I’ve added saffron strands which add an extra luxurious layer. It is deliciously sweet with a little heat. Perfect with a cheeseboard and is an ideal gift. Autumn is the perfect time to use apples, which are fully in season. Other than using them in baking to make air fryer apple tarts , salads like brussels sprouts, kale and apple salad or juicing, why not turn them into a delicious and finger licking chutney....

Buff Vada or Farali Pattice is a Gujarati recipe mostly consumed during the fasting period (vrat). Farali Patties are an easy snack prepared with a coconut and dry fruit filling and mashed potato. This fasting recipe is best to serve with Dahi Chutney and Amli/ Imli Chutney. Dahi chutney recipe is given in the recipe card below. The recipe of Farali Patties that I am sharing is copycat of what you get in Gujarati Mithai shops, often called Farsan shops....

Lately with birthday celebrations and many festivals, we’ve taken it a little easy on the healthier food! We decided to make something that would be light on the stomach, filling and delicious ! This next recipe is perfect for that. The main ingredient being daal makes a filling lunch. Daal or lentils are staple in my vegetarian kitchen, lentils provides us with a daily dose of protein and fibre to my family....

Phirni is a traditional creamy dessert, prepared with ground rice, milk and sugar and set in a small earthen pots. It’s garnished with nuts, edible silver leaf and rose petals. I’ve added caramel for a fusion twist. If you are a caramel fan, see my Salted Caramel Peda . Caramel Phirni Ingredients 30 grams Ground rice 400 ml Milk 100 ml Single cream 100-125 grams Sugar I used demerara 2 tablespoon Pistachio slivers Fresh fruit like berries, mango or grapes Instructions Put milk and half cream in a thick bottom saucepan over medium heat....

This Dhaba Style Dal Fry is a delicious Indian dish prepared with lentils, onion tomato masala and Indian spices. The dal is tempered in ghee for an incredible rich flavour that tastes just like Indian restaurants or dhabas. Serve this Punjabi dal fry with Jeera Rice or Indian flatbread. Included are Instant Pot and pressure cooker recipes for cooking the dal. What is Dal Fry? What is a Dhaba? Dal Fry Ingredients How to cook Dal – Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker and Stove Top Method Instant Pot Method Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method ​How to make Dal Fry Serving Suggestion Storage This incredible Dal Fry recipe is made using 5 different types of dal!...

This Eggless Strawberry Pastel de Tres Leches cake is rich, creamy, dreamy and heavenly! It is a three milk cake in which an eggless sponge is soaked in three types of milk. Perfect for special occasions. About Tres de Leches cake, also known as Pastel de Tres Leche, meaning ‘three milk cake’. It is a moist cake soaked in three different types of milk and is typically baked in a sheet pan....

Gujarati Puran Poli or Vedmi is a traditional Indian flatbread stuffed with lentils and jaggery. It’s served on special occasions. I follow my Mum’s recipe for poran poli. Perfect Gujarati puran poli is made with a pillow-soft bread that is filled with a rich, sweet and nutty filling. It’s finished with a generous drizzle of rich melted ghee. In Gujarat, this dessert is called vedhmi, simply because it’s made with your fingertips by tapping the stuffed flatbread and in Gujarati, vedha means fingertips....

Gundar Pak or gond pak – Edible Gum Fudge is a traditional Gujarati delicacy which is often prepared during the winter season. These exotic and unique taste bars consists of Bawal/Baval Gundar or gond ( edible gum ) ghee, jaggery and lots of special herbs and spices. Here is how to make gond pak recipe with jaggery. WINTER WARMER FOODS IN GUJARAT In Gujrati kitchens Katlu , Methi Ladoo , Vasanu or Gundar Pak these are the few of the winter warmer delicacies which are prepared exclusively when the mercury drops....

Makhandi Halwa is a unique Indian dessert made with semolina, ghee and sugar. The special cooking technique leads to an irresistibly deep caramel flavour. Makhandi halwa recipe from North West of Punjab, now in Pakistan. It can be served on special occasions, Indian festivities or Eid. The ingredients for this may be the same as sooji halwa but don’t let that fool you! The taste and the texture of this halwa is entirely different....