EVENTS: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP & FOODIES_REDOING OLD POSTS THEME: FESTIVAL OF COLOURS RECIPE: AGAR AGAR FRUIT JELLY Agar Agar Fruit Jelly is an easy to make, attractive, cooling, gluten free and vegan dessert. Perfect dessert for any parties be it a garden party, kids party, baby shower party, etc. I love making this simple but pretty dessert…
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RECIPE: STRAWBERRY MOUSSE (EGGFREE) Strawberry Mousse (eggfree) is a smooth, creamy, fruity and delicious dessert to serve during any occasion. Easy to make, I’ve used agar agar instead of gelatin. Memories The first time I made strawberry mousse was when I was around 18. At that time, with no internet and Google, the only…
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Vitumbua #BreadBakers From the East Coast of Africa Vitumbua (singular kitumbua) pronounced as vee toom booa are the local answer to pancakes/ doughnuts in East Africa especially in Tanzania and the coastal part of Kenya.Instead of being deep fried, they are made in a special vitumbua griddle/pan. Its similar to the aebleskiver pan or appe…
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Recipe: Farali Dhokla Farali Dhokla is quite different from the traditional, popular Gujarati steamed snack, dhokla. Usually the batter is made from rice and chana/ moong dal or as in the case of instant dhokla, chickpea flour or besan. Farali Dhokla is made from samo or moriyo and sabudana. No garlic, onion, turmeric powder is…
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EVENT:BREAD BAKERS |FOODIES_REDOING OLD POSTS THEME: ANCIENT GRAINS RECIPE: BUCKWHEAT SAVOURY PANCAKES Buckwheat Savoury Pancakes or Farali Kuttu Ka Cheela is healthy, easy to make and delicious. Usually enjoyed as a hot breakfast options, these gluten free pancakes are loaded with vegetables. Often, I make these pancakes or cheela when I am fasting for Ekadashi.…
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EVENT: FOODIES_ REDOING OLD POSTS #36 RECIPE: SWEET POTATO TIKKI/ PATTIES What is Sweet Potato Tikki/ Patties? Sweet Potato Tikki/ Patties is an Indian Snack made using boiled or roasted sweet potatoes. Spices are added according to one’s taste. After that, the mixture is rolled into balls or discs. Finally, Sweet Potato Tikki/ Patties are…
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RECIPE: PAPAYA LEMON JAM Papaya Lemon Jam is a delicious, pectin free, easy to make condiment. It actually is the best way to use up papaya that is totally bland. We love to have papaya every day for breakfast. But there are times when papaya is tasteless, bland. And no body touches it! Recently had…
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RECIPE: AVOCADO & MANGO SALAD Avocado & Mango Salad is one of the easiest salad to make. Tasty, filling and a perfect light meal during summer or hot days. This salad keeps you full for several hours. Adding homemade fresh orange dressing makes it more exotic. Starting from November, the weather becomes really hot in…