Baby it’s cold outside. I’m not kidding, it’s horrible. Last night the torrential rain and horrific winds woke me up from a deep sleep. All I wanted to do was curl up under the sheets and dream away… Zzzzz… But it was soon time to wake up and get on with university work. After sitting …
This wonderful recipe was passed on to me by my bhabhi (sis in-law) ‘S’ who describes it as, “really simple but a firm favourite of mine for the winter days”. She wasn’t lying. It really is painfully simple to make and it tastes so delicious. My friend and I shamefully devoured the whole lot in one sitting! …
It’s a bit like a chapatti. It’s a bit like a stuffed paratha. But it’s also in a league of its own… because it’s sweet! This intriguing recipe was requested by a mysterious ‘Anonymous’ person in the ‘Ask Sanjana’ post where you are all welcome to request particular dishes or certain ingredients to be used …
Today’s post is going to be a quick one as it’s just a modified version of the eggless coconut sponge cake I made earlier. I have simply replaced the coconut in the recipe with almond extract and kewra water (screwpine leaf water). Kewra water is extracted from the pandan plant and often used for biryani in Indian …
Here I come with another traditional Gujarati recipe for you! When I was little I was totally obsessed with pasta, I could have eaten it day in and day out. So, to satisfy my cravings for pasta my mum used to make this dish for the family. It is a simple Gujarati daal with a …
It’s a fact. Gujarati’s can’t get enough of these crispy, spicy, soft little things! My recipe is one we traditionally make at home. I love the deep aromatic blend of citrus, chilli, coriander, ginger and cinnamon which is balanced with a delicate sweetness. Bateta Vada are really popular at parties and are great for snacking; …
Your family and your love must be cultivated like a garden. Time, effort, and imagination must be summoned constantly to keep any relationship flourishing and growing.~ Jim Rohn Sunday was dedicated to spending family time with my family, the Natalyas. My dad’s side of the family were all invited yet nobody really knew what …
I taste even more wonderful the next day! I was going to write up this recipe later but just had to share it with you because it tastes amazing! I tell thee no fibs. This eggless Coconut Buttercream Cake is SO tasty; In fact, I would even go as far as saying it is the best …
…made with plantains and paneer This veggie version of shammi kebabs by the charming Sanjay Thumma (Vahchef from vahrehvah.com) is a recipe I successfully played around with today. Sadly Sanjay doesn’t really give precise measurements in his cooking videos on Youtube but I watched his video which you can find here a couple of times and …