soft and seedy When you bake a bread at home and it turns out nice, it is a very satisfying feeling. Though it takes a lot of arm muscles to knead the dough for nearly 10 -15 minutes, I just feel so glad and happy when the bread is baked. Yes, I do need…
Iceberg Wedge Salad
Recipe: Iceberg Wedge Salad Iceberg Wedge Salad is a delicious, healthy way to enjoy crisp…
Pasta With Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce
Recipe: Pasta With Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce Pasta with Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce is a protein rich,…
Tandoori Cauliflower Steaks
Recipe: Tandoori Cauliflower Steaks Tandoori Cauliflower Steaks are not only healthy but so flavourful and…
Panna Cotta With Hibiscus Berry Sauce
Recipe: Panna Cotta With Hibiscus Berry Sauce Panna Cotta With Hibiscus Berry Sauce is an…
Guacamole Salad
Recipe: Guacamole Salad Guacamole Salad is an easy to make, delicious, healthy salad that has…
Turkish Fig Pudding
Recipe: Turkish Fig Pudding Turkish Fig Pudding also known as Incir Uyutmasi is an easy…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Spinach Zucchini Soup Spinach Zucchini Soup is an excellent way to enjoy both spinach and zucchini. Simple ingredients like onion, garlic and fresh coriander add flavour and the potato provides the slight thickness. To elevate it to the next level, I suggest you serve it with a blob of chutney, pesto or flavoured…
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Continue Readingfreshness in a nut The next best aroma besides a fresh loaf baking is fresh coconut toasting or roasting. I love coconut and so obviously love coconut cookies, coconut chocolate, coconut chutney, coconut barfi. I could go on and on. Down at the coastal town of Mombasa we are blessed with an abundance…
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Continue ReadingHappy birthday Prina dear! I know Prina’s birthday was on 11th of August and I also know she doesn’t like cakes. Its amazing how she will always insist on having a cake for her birthday but she wouldn’t eat any. However there a still a lot of things she…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIE’S REDOING OLD POSTS #6 Potatoes are everyone’s favourite. Baked, boiled, fried or steamed they can be an excellent accompaniment to a dish or as a main dish. Used in stews, curries, soups, salads, breads etc, the humble potato is truly a versatile vegetable. Today I am going to share my favourite recipe,…
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Continue ReadingSometimes its nice to have a simple salad without many ingredients. I find that the salad recipe I am about to share with you, is a good accompaniment to pasta, burgers or sandwiches. I love buying the mixed green salad leaves we get these days at Nakumatt or Tusky. Taking advantage of this because…
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Continue ReadingRECIPE: BEETROOT HALWA Beetroot Halwa is a colourful, tasty and easy to make halwa using fresh beetroot, milk, cream, spices and nuts. It can be served hot or cold. We prefer to have it hot. If you still haven’t planned anything for Janmashtami go on, make this halwa as it gets ready with 30…
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Continue ReadingMake it a little different Peanuts add a special crunch, a special taste to any vegetables. I know a few of you will not agree with me especially if you do not like peanuts. Don’t worry, just substitute the peanuts with cashew nuts. Brinjal, eggplant or aubergine vegetable does not have to be…
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Continue Readingmy signature dish Everyone is good at making a dish however complicated or simple. This signature dish is what friends and family want you to make. My family and friends love the way I make stuffed vegetable crepes. I first came across the recipe for stuffed crepes years back when I was browsing through…
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Continue ReadingWhat is Urad Dal? Urad is known by several names – black gram, urad bean, vigna mungo, mungo bean or black matpe bean. Grown widely in the Indian Sub Continent it is used not only for curries but for so many other dishes. Urad dal, whole or split is a vital ingredient in preparing fermented…
