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Zarda Rice (Sweet Yellow Rice)

Zarda Rice (Sweet Yellow Rice) is a fragrant dessert with fruits, nuts and spices. Here’s a perfect recipe and easy-to-follow video for making this family-favourite South Asian sweet at home. Learn how to make Zarda Rice (Sweet Yellow Rice) that’s: Simple to prepare Quick Easy to veganise Gluten-free option One of life’s greatest pleasures is …

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Perfect Handvo (Gujarati Lentil Cake)

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 …

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Ruffled Pastry Vegetable Biryani

Say hello to my signature Ruffled Pastry Vegetable Biryani For me, biryani is absolutely symbolic of love. Why? Because if someone clears their busy schedule to make you this complex, multi-stage dish, you know you truly have a place in their heart. This beautiful preparation of basmati rice and freshly-toasted spices takes serious thought, time …

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Village-Style Gujarati Khichdi (Buttery Rice & Lentils)

Let’s make Village-Style Gujarati Khichdi (Buttery Rice & Lentils). This is a nourishing Indian one-pot dish with basmati rice, lentils, turmeric, ghee and black pepper. The clattering of pots, pans and spoons in my kitchen is a sound that fills me with comfort and joy. It’s the first dish I crave after a long trip …

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