Patra and Sweetcorn Fried Rice is one of my go-to Indian vegetarian weeknight dinners. It takes 30 minutes to make from start to finish and boasts surprisingly big flavours given how low effort it is. It’s a quick and easy Indian fried rice using store-bought patra (spicy colocasia rolls) and corn. You can use frozen …
Learn how to make Burnt Aubergine in Yoghurt (Dahi Varo Oro). Flame-grilled aubergine, crunchy veg and yoghurt. A delicious Indian BBQ dish! Burnt Aubergine in Yoghurt (Dahi Varo Oro) is a treasure of a dish hailing from the Kathiawar Peninsula in Gujarat, western India. It boasts big flavours, but requires very few ingredients in comparison …
Let’s make East African Coconut Mogo (Cassava in Coconut Milk), or Muhogo wa Nazi in Swahili. This is an East African stew of tender mogo (cassava) in a delicious and creamy coconut sauce. It’s delicious when you top it with raw mango chutney, dry coconut chutney, daal bhajia and crushed up salted crisps (potato chips) …
Patra Dhokla are healthy Indian snack made by steaming Patra and Dhokla to create a double layer. Try this delicious Gujarati recipe for breakfast, lunch, or afternoon snack. If you’re looking for a fun and vibrant new snack to try at home, this 2-in-1 Patra Dhokla recipe is an innovative way to get your fix. …
This simple Cabbage and Potato Curry (Cabbage Masala or Kobi Bateta nu Shaak) is an everyday favourite Indian recipe. It’s a dry-style sabzi with tender white cabbage, soft potatoes and mild spices. Great for anyone who loves the comforts of home cooking. This cabbage and potato curry is… This dish pairs perfectly with roti for …
Learn how to make Perfect Chakri. A delicious, swirly Indian savoury snack of rice flour and spices. Chakri is popular across India, and indeed, around the world. It’s famous in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat. Variations of Chakri are also enjoyed in Mauritius, South Africa and Indonesia. This is my late aunt, Krishna …
When it comes to Gujarati specialities, no dish is more celebrated than this Perfect Kathiyawadi Undhiyu. A legendary dish of seasonal, and often stuffed vegetables, traditionally cooked upside down in an earthenware pot. The name undhiyu comes from the word ‘undhu’ which actually means upside down! You might be happy to hear that for ease …
The most Perfect Handvo (Gujarati Lentil Cake) recipe. Gujarati Handvo is a golden, fermented rice and lentil cake with vegetables. Some Gujaratis call this delicious tea-time snack Ondhwo. This recipe for Handvo is one I make from scratch, using whole, soaked lentils and rice. No packet mix or handvo flour necessary. What is Handvo? The …
Follow my video tutorial and make this easy Garlic Butter Khichu (Papdi no Lot) recipe. These steamed Indian rice dumplings are soft and chewy in texture. I dip them in the most delicious garlic butter to finish. The combination of garlic butter and cumin against the blank canvas of the rice flour dumpling is so …