happy birthday Rishi I love strawberries but they are very difficult to find in Mombasa. I remember the days when big juicy strawberries were available in the shops and markets on a very regular basis. At that time my favourite and very easy dessert to prepare was strawberries with fresh cream. 2 days ago…
Manchow Soup
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Almond Date Balls
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Indian Style Bean Salad
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Chora Nu Shaak, Gujarati Style
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Avocado Strawberry Salad
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Continue ReadingEGG FREE CARROT MUFFINS Egg free Carrot Muffins are so easy to make, soft and delicious with orange flavour. Addition of plain yogurt makes the muffins soft and spongy. No one will believe that these muffins are made without any eggs. Adding fresh orange juice and zest makes them even more tastier. This recipe…
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Continue ReadingAloo 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…
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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 ReadingRecipe: Stuffed Okra | Bharela Bhinda Nu Shaak Stuffed Okra | Bharela Bhinda Nu Shaak is a popular Gujarati side dish or shaak that is usually served with rotli. Bhinda or okra are stuffed with roasted chickpea flour and spices. The stuffed bhinda are then allowed to cook in a wide pan over low…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Bharela Ringad Nu Shaak | Stuffed Brinjals Bharela Ringad Nu Shaak | Stuffed Brinjals is a very flavourful, mildly spicy side dish that is usually enjoyed with rotli, roti, parathas or poori. The Gujarati style stuffing is usually made of roasted chickpea flour, peanuts, sesame seeds, spices, lemon juice and a bit of…
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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…
