Vegetarian

Potato pickle

This delicious potato pickle recipe is inspired by the Nepalese potato pickle, which is refreshing, light and a unique combination of flavours. Enjoy it on its own or serve it with a barbecue, its delicious every way. I also make a lovely sandwich with it, using 2 slices of white bread and some chutney and toasting on a hot pan … Read More

Between the slices

Series 2 – Episode 7 CHEESY CHIPS SANDWICH Such a quick and delicious meal that is pure comfort! Some carb in carb with cheese for extra measure this sandwich is a winner. Adding a few extra elements adds tons of flavour to this already amazing sandwich. Makes 1. Ingredients Method Mix the mayo with chilli garlic chutney and fresh dil. … Read More

Between the slices

Series 2 – Episode 5 POTATO MOZZARELLA SANDWICH This is such a winning combination for a sandwich. Just the simple ingredients put together creates this delicious sandwich that you can enjoy anytime of the day. I am using homemade bread but you can go for any slices you like, sourdough, seeded or white bread, its up to you. The chilli … Read More

Between the slices

Series 2 – Episode 3 BEAN PANEER SANDWICH A great healthy filling for a sandwich, this paneer and bean mixture is so easy to put together. With all the right nutrition you can make this in no time. And if you want to keep it vegan then skip the yogurt and swap the paneer for tofu and you can enjoy … Read More

QUICK Onion Garlic Naan

This is the quick version of the fluffy soft naan finished with onion and garlic. They are so easy and quick to make and once you try the home made version you will never buy them from the shops. I top these here with onion, garlic and a hint of chilli but you can add some coriander or ginger or … Read More

Between the slices

Series 2 – Episode 3 BEAN PANEER SANDWICH A great healthy filling for a sandwich, this paneer and bean mixture is so easy to put together. With all the right nutrition you can make this in no time. And if you want to keep it vegan then skip the yogurt and swap the paneer for tofu and you can enjoy … Read More

Sindhi kadhi

This Sindhi kadhi is delicious, light, nourishing and easy to make, which makes it irresistible. A very popular dish in the Sindhi cuisine, its best served with piping hot ghee rice and some papad. I was lucky that my mum’s friend and neighbour Saroj aunty agreed to share her recipe with me. Gatte, small dumplings made with gram flour, is … Read More

Undhiyu – mixed vegetable delight

Undhiyu, a very popular Gujarati dish made with seasonal mixed vegetables. People in different regions of Gujarat use different vegetables depending on the availability and also personal preference. Most families will have a certain way of making this unique to them. The recipe here comes from my parents neighbour and good friend Chetna Shah, whom they have known for 40 … Read More

Thepla – fenugreek flatbread

Thepla is a traditional Indian flatbread that is very essential to the Gujarati cuisine. Growing up my parents neighbour, Chetna bhabhi (also a very good friend of my mum) would often send fresh theplas to our house. Being a Gujarati Chetna bhabhi made theplas very often and she was aware that we love these, which is why she would send … Read More

Tadka Dal Fry

This delicious and simple recipe of tadka dal is super healthy and quick to make.