Recipe: Githeri Githeri is a one pot traditional Kikuyu dish that is made from beans and white maize (corn). It is a delicious, easy to prepare, protein rich dish which can be enjoyed on its own, with Ugali or Kenyan Chapati. A Bit About Githeri Pronounced as guh theory, Githeri is a typical Kikuyu dish.…
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Continue ReadingApple Cucumber Salad Apple Cucumber Salad, the name in a way doesn’t include all the other ingredients. However, I had to shorten the title. But yes, the main ingredients for this salad are apple, cucumber and onion. The rest are what I add depending what is available in my fridge. Apple Cucumber Salad is so…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Parsley Walnut Pesto Parsley Walnut Pesto is different from the traditional basil and pine nut pesto. With a bit of peppery and earthy taste from the parsley, slight tang from the walnuts, this pesto is a pleasant change especially during winter time. Basil tends to disappear or is too expensive during winter. Parsley makes…
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Continue ReadingApple Carrot Salad Apple Carrot Salad is a delicious, crunchy, tangy and refreshing salad that is perfect as a light lunch option or as a side dish. With homemade lemon vinaigrette, this is my go to salad for picnics and potlucks. An easy salad which does not require too many ingredients. While one can easily…
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Continue ReadingPineapple & Banana Sorbet Pineapple & Banana Sorbet is the easiest, most flavourful, cooling, guilt free summer treat. With no refined sugar used, enjoy this sorbet to your heart’s content. Since I had maple syrup at hand, I used added it to the sorbet. Therefore, this sorbet is vegan. Over Ripe Bananas Hot weather…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Homemade Garam Masala Homemade Garam Masala is a blend of spices that is an essential part of the Indian Cuisine. Garam means hot, not temperature wise but as in taste. However, it is not that hot, but adds a subtle heat to any curry or masala. Masala is spices in Hindi. While garam masala…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Quinoa Dhokla Quinoa Dhokla is a gluten free, protein rich, healthy snack or breakfast option. Easy to make, these spongy, melt in the mouth dhokla are a good way to include protein rich quinoa in your family’s diet. And the best part is that they taste good whether they are hot or cold. This…
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Continue ReadingRecipe : Irio, Kenyan Style Irio, Kenyan Style is an easy to make, delicious, Kenyan staple side dish. Pronounced as eee-ree-yo, it is usually made with some potatoes, peas and fresh greens. No fancy ingredients are required for this version of mash. It is usually served with stew, grilled meat or fish. As for me,…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetable Pulao Vegetable Pulao is a one pot, delicious,aromatic and a filling rice dish. It is a popular Indian Cuisine recipe which every household has its own version of it. What I like about making vegetable pulao is that once you have all the ingredients at hand it makes a perfect lazy Sunday or…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Coconut Rice Kheer Coconut Rice Kheer is a creamy, tasty vegan kheer or rice pudding that is made with fresh coconut, rice and coconut milk. Add a bit of cardamom or cinnamon powder for that spice flavour and some chopped nuts for a bit of crunch. Actually, this gluten free kheer is so easy…
