Try this easy recipe for fluffy Coconut Rice. In a few easy steps, you can enjoy extra long grains and exotic coconut aromas. This delicious coconut basmati rice or Coconut Pilau is so delicious with curry, daal, grills and stews. This recipe for coconut rice is… What is coconut rice? Coconut rice is a delicious …
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 …
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 …
My special version of Gujarati-Style Matar Bhaat with fluffy rice, fresh peas, potatoes and paneer. Serve it with Kadhi or as part of a larger thali. This Indian rice dish is simple, comforting and utterly delicious. If you’re looking for something a little more traditional, skip the paneer. You’ll need 10 ingredients. The dish is …
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 …
Soft and lacy Neer Dosa are delicate in both texture and flavour. A hint of coconut gives these beautiful rice dosas added aroma and suppleness. Like little pocket-sized hankies, the name “Neer” means “water” in the Kannada and Tulu languages spoken in Southern India. The batter for these dosas flows like a swooshing river of …
This recipe for Creamy Vegan Rice Kheer is hands down my favourite way to make the classic Indian rice pudding. The tender grains of rice are fragrant and have all the flavours of sweet Rasmalai milk. In my opinion, those two things combined make for a comforting bowl of kheer. In our home, this is …
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 …