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These Air Fryer Parsnips with wholegrain mustard, orange and maple syrup is an easy side dish for your Thanksgiving or Christmas roast dinner. Ready within 15 minutes. My recipe yields parsnips that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with an incredible sweet and nutty flavour. I have dressed my parsnips with orange and mustard for a festive touch, but you can absolutely make plain parsnips by following the method below and omitting the dressing....

Methi Muthiya, or methi na muthiya, is a Gujarati snack food most commonly enjoyed at tea time or as a light lunch. Muthiya is a popular snack made from a spiced dough shaped into small dumplings, which are then either steamed or fried. Muthiya can be flavoured in different ways, I also prepare dudhi muthiya and bhaat methi na rasiya muthiya. My version is made using whole wheat flour, bajra flour, and fresh fenugreek (methi)....

Calling all the millionaire shortbread fans! You’ll love this Homemade Billionaire’s Hot Chocolate , a luxurious drink that’s like Christmas in a mug! Ingredients notes Serving Suggestions A mug of hot chocolate poured on three layers of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel and silky chocolate. All these yummy ingredients make this drink extra special. There is no doubt these winters warmer drinks are incredibly delicious and hard to resist. This version is inspired by Costa, a popular coffee chain in the UK....

Biranj is a timeless Gujarati sweet dish made with basmati rice, chana dal and nuts. It is flavoured with aromatic whole spices and luxurious saffron. Perfect for special occasions such as Diwali. You may like to explore this collection of the best Gujarati sweets recipes . This is my family’s recipe of biranj – it’s been passed down generations! Biranj is a truly royal dish made with the best ingredients – long grain rice, chana dal, nuts, raisins and whole spices....

Cast your senses back to that perfect European holiday with this Rustic Pizzeria style Chargrilled Vegetable Pizza. A hearty wholemeal base topped with a fragrant tomato sauce and layers of chargrilled veg. A perfect weekend treat as well as for the midweek! During our recent few holidays in Europe, we’d eaten plenty of pizzas. All varying a little by taste but they all had one thing in common – loaded with fresh flavours and that rustic look of the pizzas....

This Easy Christmas Jam recipe is brimming with cranberries and the wonderful flavors of the season. This homemade jam can be a great gift or a special treat for yourself! Why you will love this recipe Christmas Jam Ingredients Variations Equipment How to make Christmas Jam Serving Suggestions Storage Other Christmas recipes This homemade Christmas Jam is perfect for the holiday season. It’s made with seasonal cranberries and the addition of the spices gives a wonderfully warming flavour and aroma which is quintessential this time of year....

Dudhi Chana Dal nu Shaak is an everyday Gujarati shaak made with bottle gourd, split bengal gram and tamarind. Dudhi chana nu shaak is an easy to make one-pot meal that feels homely and comforting. It is most commonly prepared during the summer months when bottle gourd or lauki is in season along with dudhi thepla , dudhi na muthiya , dudhi khichdi , dudhi basundi and dudhi halwa ....

This beautiful floral Rose Mocktail is made with 2 simple ingredients – rose syrup and lemonade. It’s a gorgeous pink non-alcoholic drink that is perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, and other special occasions. Ingredients Other Rose flavoured recipes: Every summer we make rose flavoured drinks as rose is known for its cooling properties. This Rose Sharbat with hibiscus and basil seeds is the ultimate summer cooler and looks fab too!...

This festive Pomegranate Mocktail recipe is as simple as they come. Fresh pomegranate juice and a sweet sparkling non alcoholic wine combine to make an elegant no alcohol drink for special occasions. The beauty of this mocktail is that you can assemble it even after your guests have arrived. There is no need for prepping in advance as it’s SO QUICK to make. This Pomegranate Mocktail may look impressive, but it is so so easy to make....

I bet after reading this post you are going to rush your nearest store to buy the ingredients for this incredible Farali Cassava and Peanut Stir fry. It is so good! But let me tell you that to prepare this stir fry you won’t need so many exotic spices and you sure don’t have to spend extra time in the kitchen as this comes together in a tick, just don’t let the fasting season go by without trying this amazing dish!...

This easy Green Lentil Curry also known as Green Lentil Dhal uses Indian spices to create a flavourful and nutritious plant-based meal that’s easy on the pocket. Great for batch cooking and easy weeknight meals. Ingredients for Green Lentil Curry recipe How to make Green Lentils Daal Cooking the green lentils Making the green lentil curry Serving suggestion Storage Other Lentils Recipe This green lentil dhal recipe is made with cooked green lentils and a delicious tadka of onion, garlic, tomato and basic Indian spices....

This Vegan Instant Pot Cauliflower Mash is an easy side dish. It is made by mashing a head of cauliflower with vegan butter, dairy-free sour cream and flavoured with fresh chives and garlic. It is a delicious side dish made from simple ingredients. It is the perfect low carb alternative to creamy mashed potatoes and can be prepared during busy weeknights. Cauliflower Mash recipe is as super easy as preparing mashed potato, you will not require many ingredients and much time....

2 cup basmti rice 1/2 cup split green gram skinless ( dhuli mung dal) 1/2 cup split green gram skinless ( dhuli mung dal) 3 tbsp pure ghee/ clarified butter 3 tbsp pure ghee/ clarified butter 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 to 2 bay leaves torn 1 to 2 bay leaves torn 2 green cardamom 2 green cardamom 1 black cardamom 1 black cardamom ½ inch cinnamon...

The ultimate Diwali mithai has to be Gujarati Mohanthal! This recipe contains mawa or khoya to create proper crumbly Mohanthal that is as good as kandoi or mithai shops. This style of perfect Mohanthal is readily found in temples and in Havelis (Vaishnav temples) around the world. Note – This recipe was first published in 2010. The post has now been updated with more helpful content – the recipe remains the same....

Follow my family recipe for homemade chai masala powder to make a comforting cup of Gujarati cha. You can make this mix in less than 5 minutes by grinding aromatic whole spices or with pre-prepared spice powders. Put the kettle on love! When I’m feeling fancy I’ll prepare either a steaming cup of Kadak Chai (strong Qatari style tea), Cardamom Chai (tea with crushed cardamom) or Masala Chai (Indian tea with the addition of spices)....