Aloo Paratha Aloo Paratha also known as bateta ni rotli is an Indian Flatbread stuffed with spicy mashed potato. It is usually enjoyed piping hot with some yogurt and pickle and sometimes topped with butter as breakfast. Personally, I’m a huge fan of aloo paratha and can have it practically every day. Updated: 07/12/2017 Potatoes…
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 Readinghappy birthday Lekha When I was staying in Bangalore with my daughter Nami, I have baked a number of cakes and muffins for her friends either for special occasions or just as a treat. Mostly the request would be for chocolate based cakes or muffins and nothing else. While most people…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIES_ REDOING OLD POSTS #38 RECIPE: KENYAN STYLE BISCUITS What are Kenyan Style Biscuits? How these homemade biscuits got the name Kenyan Style Biscuits or Kenyan Biscuits, I have no idea. The only thing I know is that most Asian homes in East Africa in the 50s to 70s era made them. Most…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIES_ REDOING OLD POSTS #22 For this event, Foodies_Redoing Old Posts my 22nd recipe is an easy cold treat, Banana Cinnamon Frozen Yogurt. Hot Weather in Mombasa Generally Mombasa is a hot and humid coastal city. I cannot remember when I last must have worn a sweater here. However, there are some months…
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Continue ReadingRECIPE: AAM PANNA/ KAIRI PANHA Aam Panna/ Kairi Panha also known as aam jhora is a sweet, tangy, cooling summer drink made from raw mangoes. Especially enjoyed during the hot summer months as raw mango has cooling effect on the body. It prevents heat exhaustion as its loaded with sugar and is rich in…
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Continue ReadingA tribute to my bhabhi Sonal bhabhi, my late sister in law immediately took me under her wing from the first day I met her. Always smiling, friendly and motherly she taught and advised me whenever I needed her help. Whenever we visited Nairobi, meals were not an elaborate affair at her place. Simple but…
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Continue ReadingUpdated on 13/10/2018 Ladyfingers,okra or bhindi is a very popular vegetable in India. Its cooked dry, used in sambhars, made with tomatoes or with a gravy, depending on the type of cuisine. Gujaratis normally cook it dry. The Japanese use okra to make tempura. In Malaysia its stuffed with fish paste and in other…
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Continue ReadingMost people hear the name aubergine, brinjal or eggplant and make a face. That includes my lovely daughter Nami. Try this recipe out and brinjals will not taste the same.With the limited number of vegetables available at present in Mombasa, I constantly have to figure out a way to repeat the vegetables but try…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Egg Free Coconut Cupcakes Egg Free Coconut Cupcakes are delicious, easy to make and perfect for kids parties. And don’t skip the sprinkles, that is the best part, a bit of crunch with all that coconut flavour. Memories I learned how to bake cakes pretty young. I would follow recipes and bake cakes…
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Continue ReadingMoong Dal Khichdi Moong dal is split moong beans. Generally there are two kinds of moong dal available in the market. One is with the skin and the other one without the skin. Both can be used interchangeably. Both types of dals are used to make khichdi. Moong is a vital source of protein…
