A flavourful and delicious Instant Pot Thai Carrot, Cashew Ginger Soup that is fully vegan and anti-inflammatory! A warm and soothing bowl of this soup is pure bliss in this freezing weather. This easy and simple recipe takes only 30 minutes of yours to prepare. Don't forget to add this soup recipe to your repertoire!
It doesn't get more festive than these pretty, melt in the mouth Eggless Linzer Cookies - the famous Christmas cookies from Austria. Cookies with a round cut out are sandwiched with raspberry and saffron preserve. Then they're dusted with icing sugar to give a snowy finish. The perfect bake to celebrate the season of joy!
These Vegan Thyme Oatcakes are the perfect accompaniment to chutney and cheese. These crumbly Scottish oat cakes are made with coconut and are lightly flavoured with thyme. Takes less than 30 minutes to come together.
Place these Loaded Cauliflower Cheese Balls as the centrepiece and watch how your table transforms into a fancy and festive feast. The perfect starter or snack for any party or game day, these are made with cauliflower mash, loaded with cheese and spices, breaded and fried. Resistance is futile!
Three layer chutney bread pakoda
Methi Corn Bhajiya
Crunchy golden-brown deliciousness on the outside with loaded cauliflower mashed potato on the inside. They are the perfect dream come true recipe for you.
These golden, crispy and cheesy balls are a perfect snack when you have a leftover cauliflower mash or when you are having a get-together or just want to savour something on a rainy day.
The leftover cauliflower mash combined with basic spices, few vegetables and stuffed with mozzarella cheese, then rolled up in bread crumbs and deep fried till nice and golden.
Must be kidding right? Not at all, just because we have used cauliflower here, that does not make this dish healthy in any way.
Look at the other side of the coin, we have loaded full-fat cheese and after all, these are deep fried in oil, and whatever you deep fried, you are going to lose its vitamin and nutrition.
Sorry for the bad news, but here is the good news, we all allowed cheat days and I am sure we can indulge in something that our taste buds crave for.
These balls are fairly easy to prepare and addictive and won't stop picking those up until they are gone and I am sure you'll receive some request to make some more or there will be many recipe requests you'll have!
Yes, you can freeze these cauliflower mash balls ahead of time, arrange them in an airtight container or freezer safe ziplock bag for later to deep fry.
Whenever ready to serve, deep fry straight from the freezer. Fry it on a lower heat, so inside gets well cooked too.
Yes, you can bake these at 350F or 180c for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and golden.
Serve these crispy outside, soft, cheesy and fluffy balls immediately, once deep fried or baked, with any spicy sauce or chutney for a starter or snack.
For a filling lunch, serve on the bed of fresh salad on a tortilla wrap and drizzle some delicious sauce or just enjoy on its own, you'll still enjoy.
Mashed Cauliflower - recipe link provided earlier in the post
Mashed potatoes - either mash your own potatoes or use an instant mashed potato mix from the supermarket.
Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese - I have used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella but you can use any other cheese that can be grated. I like using mozzarella as it creates a fantastic "cheese pull". I have used cheese in both the potato mixture and also stuffed the balls with cheese, but you can do either/or if you do not want to load up on the cheese.
Vegetables - steamed sweetcorn, green peas and finely chopped capsicum. I have used a green capsicum, but you can use a different colour if you wish
Spices/herbs - I have used oregano and red chilli flakes
Corn flourÂ
Plain flour
Breadcrumbs -Â I made my own breadcrumbs using stale white bread but you can also use panko
Oil to deep fry -Â I used sunflower oil to deep fry
For outer layer combine cauliflower mash, potato, spices, vegetables and cheese and some breadcrumbs.
Make small balls from the prepared mixture, flatten them on your palm or on parchamant paper, then stuffed with mozzarella cheese.
Then these balls are dipped in a thin flour paste and rolled in breadcrumbs, freeze them for an hour then deep fry in hot oil.
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Share on Facebook Pin This RecipeThis easy Broccoli and pear soup is thick and creamy and is sweetened with conference pears for a fancy twist. Healthy green soup is packed with a whole head of broccoli, fresh pears and topped with cranberries,walnuts and fresh thyme.
A combination of delicious and vibrant ingredients, a bowl of this Instant Pot Broccoli and Pear Soup is perfect for warming up during chilly winters and is also lavish enough as a starter on your Christmas party menu. Serve with warm Tiger Bread for a filling lunch.
Amazing Niramish Paneer - a creamy and flavourful Paneer Curry that is my version of the classic Bengali Niramish curries. It is rich, delicious and cooked without onion-garlic.
Make the best homemade Apple Chutney with warming spices ginger and cinnamon. I've added saffron strands which add an extra luxurious layer. It is deliciously sweet with a little heat.Â
Perfect with a cheeseboard and is an ideal gift.
This melt-in-your-mouth Sukhdi recipe is made with only 3 ingredients. It is a traditional Gujarati sweet recipe also known as Gol Papdi or Gur Papdi.Â
Fight back flu and colds with this Goji Berries, Mushroom and Sweet Potato vegan soup that is nothing but a powerhouse of goodness!Â
Make ultra creamy rice kheer in the Instant Pot in less than 40 minutes. Less stirring and perfectly cooked kheer that will be ready with little effort. Also included is a traditional stove top pressure cooker method.
Pumpkin Miso Soup, the humble pumpkin soup with a twist. This vegan, delicious and creamy soup is prepared with miso paste and ginger to impart lovely strong oriental flavours and coconut milk to balance the flavours and add a touch of creaminess to the soup. This soup makes a great lunch or starter for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Herbes de Provence Nimki, A deep fried, crispy and crunchy yet melt in your mouth savoury crackers sure to win your heart once devoured with a HOT cup of masala chai. An Indian snack bursting with the distinct flavour of herbes de Provence. The best part about this recipe is that these crackers can be done under an hour with just a few ingredients. Here is my recipe of Herbes de Provence Nimki with step by step pictures.
Habshi Halwa is an elegant and moreish Indian dessert, certainly a sweet that is fit for a Royal menu. One of the best and magnificent Indian delicacies is rich in flavours, taste and aroma. This halwa is sticky, chewy, soft and nutty. If I had to describe this Halwa in one word it would be 'Phenomenal'Â
Ratlami Sev are spicy, tangy and crispy noodles prepared with gram flour (besan) and aromatic spice powders. This deep-fried snack is easy to prepare and is one of the most popular snacks consumed by Indians all over the world and especially is given more importance on Indian festivals such as Diwali.
My Badam Halwa made with almond flour is a delicious dessert that can be made in less than an hour. It's a super easy recipe to make at home and enjoy on special occasions such as Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan or any other parties/get together.
Make your Diwali morning a little more awesome and delightful with these Badam Gulakand Katli/Katri - Almond and Rose Diamond Thins! The best part, this heavenly delicious sweet come together in a record 40 minutes with just 5 ingredients such as ground almond, Sugar and Rose Petal Jam. What's not to love about that? Check out the step by step pictures for the full detailed recipe.
Farali Mogo Vada - Deep fried cassava fritters, is an enticing dish to try out during fasting seasons such as Navratri, Month of Shravan, Maha Shivaratri or Janamasthmi. These delish and moreish cassava fritters are easy to prepare, vegan and gluten-free. A dish that is conjured up with spiced mashed cassava and potato rolled into small balls then coated with farali flours such as Rajgira and Shingada batter and deep fried.
Try this luxurious, comforting and creamy One-Pot Pumpkin Pasta, that can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. It is super simple, super easy and a well-balanced heart-warming meal. I make mine in the Instant Pot - perfect if you're looking for an easy, quick and healthy fall/autumn lunch or midweek supper.
Skipping your morning breakfasts because porridge sounds boring? Well, not anymore! Jazz up your morning by preparing this deliciously creamy and dreamy Fig and Mascarpone Oat Porridge! A recipe with oats, autumn fruit Figs, nuts, herbs and mascarpone, a well-balanced breakfast that will help you keep full and energised until the lunchtime.
In our family, we prefer having seasonal veg and fruit, when they are in the season and abundantly available. Currently, our markets and shops are filled with figs, fresh and tender, just how we like.  We adore figs, they appear for a very short season so while they are in the market, they come in our home too. We eat raw, we bake them, we marinate them. Add them in the yoghurt bowl, in the salad or eat it with Mascarpone as a dessert.
When your fridge is full of figs, you try to stretch your imagination and the next day wake up a little early and prepare this perfect autumn breakfast, a creamy tasting porridge, topped with roasted figs and rosemary and pistachio.
If you are looking for a comforting, nutritious and filling breakfast recipe, you are on the right page.
Basically, porridge is healthy, filling and cooked hot breakfast dish that is prepared with any grains such as Oats, corn or even rice. It is thick and creamy and can be cooked with milk or just water too or half milk and half water. Once it comes to dressing the porridge, it is extremely personal. Autumn and the winter is the best time to enjoy porridge when mornings are still dark outside and the rain is lashing the windows, and you want to warm up your inner soul too.
It depends on your personal choice, Rolled oats, Steel Cut oats, jumbo or Instant. Only the difference will be in cooking time and texture. Rolled and Jumbo oats give really chunky texture, Stell cut oats are creamy, delicious with little of bite in it, whereas instants give very smooth and creamy texture and require less cooking time.
Here you are spoilt for choice, literally anything to everything, it just depends on your mood and availability of ingredients. Usually, most of the people like to top it up their porridge with a sweetener such as sugar, honey, agave or maple syrup, but you can jazz up your porridge with so many different other ingredients such as fresh fruit, frozen fruit, fruit compote or roasted fruit. Also add delicious nutty crunch by topping it up with seeds and nuts, or nut butter. Nowadays cacao nibs have become a favourite topping too.
The title says all, surely main ingredients are Fresh figs, Mascarpone cheese and oats. Once you got these ingredients to look out for some dark sugar, cinnamon powder, fresh rosemary and sliced pistachios. Oh yes and milk. It can be dairy milk, vegan choose alternative and use raw sugar and voila..you are all set for a wholesome breakfast
Some say it's not suitable for vegetarians and vegan, other say it's completely okay to eat figs if you are vegetarian or vegan. Read both sides of the debate on google and what you feel is right 🙂
When you make this classic and homely Punjabi Saag Paneer-Spinach and Indian Cottage Cheese Curry, surely you're going to forget any restaurant style Saag Paneer or Palak Paneer, trust me because exactly that happened in my home.
This absolutely delicious and finger licking Saag Paneer is prepared with truckloads of fresh mature spinach (palak), fresh homemade Indian cottage cheese (paneer) and a few basic spices and clarified butter (ghee). You can enjoy this North Indian homely and traditional Saag Paneer with roti, phulka or crispy ajwain paratha.
Relive the magic with these Harry Potter inspired vegan pumpkin pasties. Perfect for your next Harry Potter movie marathon or Halloween parties!
Rajgiro Magas is a beautiful Indian sweet that is suitable for Hindu fasting. Amaranth flour and singoda flour is toasted in ghee until fragrant then powdered sugar and cardamom is mixed in. That's it! The final result is melt in the mouth and oh so delicious!
This dairy free and eggless Pistachio Olive Oil Cake is prepared with good quality olive oil and real pistachio nuts. It is moist, rich and nutty - perfect as it is or can be served warm with eggless vanilla ice cream.
Yaki Onigiri or Japanese Grilled Rice Balls are a traditional Japanese side dish or snack. They're prepared with a crunchy soy sauce crust outside and sticky rice inside.
They're naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Here are my irresistibly soft Gulab Jamun made with milk powder that you can serve at special occasions or festivals. The jamun are flavoured saffron then deep fried before they're dunked in a saffron cardamom sugar syrup.
3-day French Riviera Itinerary - The best place to visit on the Cote d'azur
The French Riviera, or the Cote d'azur, is famously known for its glitz and glamour. Stunning coastlines, magnificent yachts and picturesque towns are just some of the things you will find in this part of the world.
Now I LOVE holidays. If I had the chance, I'd be off somewhere new every weekend. Sadly commitments mean that this isn't always possible and you have to make the most of the ¾ days that you get off. The only way to fit in so much is a hell of a lot of pre planning! We did surprise ourselves with just how much we fitted in!
Day 1
Nice - Antibes
Early morning on day 1, we landed at Nice Airport. we took the nice airport express bus which took us to nice main station. We left our luggage at Nice central station and made our way to the waterfront. We decided the easiest way to see the sights was to get the mini tourist train that cost us 10 euros. Within 45 minutes, we saw the most important sights of Nice. It took us to the Colline du Chateau where we had the picture perfect view of the Bay of Angels. It stopped here for 10 minutes. The train also took us past Massena Square, the Old Town, the Promenade des Anglais and Albert I gardens.
Antibes
We then got the train from Nice to Antibes - roughly a 10-15 min journey. The main train station was an easy walking distance to the harbour.
We took a stroll along the waterfront until we reached the town. We were really lucky to get the chance to see Dilbar - the world's biggest yacht. We visited the Musee Picasso and took a lazy stroll around town.
Cannes
We finally made our way on the train to Cannes where we would be staying for the next 2 nights. We had dinner and got ready to get much needed r&r. Our home for our trip was at the Intercontinental Carlton Cannes. The highlight was walking along the Cannes waterfront in the dark with the glittering hotels and shops with the supercars revving.
Day 2
Monaco - Eze
This day I was really looking forward to. It has been on my bucket list for a few years now and the yearning to go increased once I watched Riviera on tv which was set in Monaco.
A fairly short train ride took us from Cannes into Monte Carlo station where buses were waiting to take tourists around the sites. Monaco can be done on foot but to save time, we mostly used the buses. Our first stop was to the Prince's Palace of Monaco to beat the crowds where we had a clear unspoilt view. There is a stunning view looking over onto Fontvieille with the luxurious mansions, yachts and red Ferraris. We had sometime before the changing of the guard at 11:55am so we decided to have a wander around the Old Town with its winding paths.
Following the road around, a short walk brought us to the Monaco Cathedral and the Musee Oceanographique. It was time then to make our way back to see the changing of the guard by walking through Saint-Martin gardens.
Our next stop was Monte Carlo Casino. We even had a peak inside!
We had a little time before our bus to Eze so ducked into the Metropole shopping centre.
Eze
We knew we'd have some free time as we had dedicated the whole day to Monaco, so why not take a small detour to a neighbouring village. We took the Lignes d'Azur 112 bus up to the mediaval Eze village which is perched on a narrow rocky peak.
You must pay a visit if you are visiting Nice, Cannes and Monaco for a sublime experience. Link to the timetable here: https://www.departement06.fr/documents/A-votre-service/Deplacements/transports-en-commun/112.pdf
Day 3
Cannes-Grasse
We started our morning eating breakfast on the terrace of our hotel. Cannes is small and very easy to fit in one day.Â
We walked along the stretch of the Croisette, first to Port Pierre-Canto, then back towards Palais des Festivals and Le Vieux Port. Keep an eye on the ground for the stars!!
Marche Forville is well worth a visit for those unique souvenirs and food gifts for back home. I stocked up on the most fragrant Herbs de Provence and use it in as much cooking as I can!
Grasse
The 600 line bus took us to Grasse - the centre of the perfume industry. Of course, there were some truly stunning views! There was plenty to do in Grasse such as visit the perfume factory.
After a couple of hours in Grasse, we made our way back to Cannes. Taking a walk up to the Musee de la Castre rewarded us with beautiful views of the croisette.
Finally made our way back to Nice Airport by bus from Cannes (bus no 200) And that for only 1.50 euros with the most spectacular view of the coastline!
Already wishing I was back! Until next time …
Au Revior!
This super tasty crispy and flaky spring rolls are prepared with delicious stir-fried vegetables that are cooked in Indo-Chinese sauces and stuffed in filo or spring roll pastry and made into rolls, sprinkled with sesame seeds and baked in the oven till golden brown.
Serve traditional Idli in a new avatar and see friends and family come to you for second helpings. This vegan crispy waffle idli can be made with ease as long as you own a waffle maker. It can be served as breakfast, brunch or prepare for kids parties rather than deep-fried food.
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Share on Facebook Pin This RecipeIntroducing my Indian fusion Tandoori Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos served with a creamy and spicy Avocado Chutney. Cauliflower florets and chickpeas are marinated in a tangy tandoori masala and roasted until golden. Each bite has bursts of flavour and it's probably my favourite taco recipe ever!
These eggless scones are so buttery, soft and crumbly with a hint of lavender. They have a gorgeous floral aroma, making them perfect for a summer afternoon tea.
Prepare a flavourful Gujarati Thali at home complete with authentic and traditional Gujarati recipes. In this guide, you will find recipes for Gujarati flat breads, Gujarati shaak, gujarati dals, pickles, and so much more!
Included is a recipe for Gujarati Chaas.
This hearty and comforting pulao rice is prepared with pre-cooked rajma/red kidney beans, frozen corn, rice and aromatic spices. It can be done under 30 minutes if red kidney beans are pre-cooked. This dish can be ideal for lunch box too.
How to make Avocado Gelato | Avocado Gelato is a perfect summer dessert and treat that is bursting with flavours of avocado. It is eggless, rich and deliciously ultra-smooth. It is so easy to make, with minimal ingredients. Well, you might want to call it AVOLATO!
This year we are facing HOTTEST summer ever, and I'm telling you this heat is ridiculous. For any Brits, 30C on holiday is amazing, 30C in UK is unbearable, us British we're not built for this weather. Since beast from the east left us, temperatures keep rising. As soon as I wake up and feel the heat, or put my foot in the garden feels like I am in Italy, not in London. For me it is far too hot to do anything, except just relaxing on the sofa with the fan on and indulging in some chilled or frozen treats!
Say hello to my Mango Chilli Hummus - a delicious twist on the classic dip. I blend the classic chickpeas and garlic with fresh mango and a spicy red chilli. We love it as a tropical accompaniment to crackers, pita and crudites.
It's unexpectedly addictive - I speak from experience!
Mambazha Pulissery Kerala Style | How to make Mambazha Pulissery, this utterly delicious an authentic Kerala style ripe Mango Curry is prepared using ripe mangoes, fresh coconut and yogurt and topped with an aromatic tempering.
This not so powerful curry dish is mildly spiced, sweet and tangy that pairs so well with steamy rice. Basically, this curry can be done in a few tics, the first step is to cook ripe mango pieces with basic spices and water, then simmered in coconut and yogurt gravy and lastly topped with aromatic tempering.
Chocolate and Passion Fruit Semolina cake | How to make chocolate and passion fruit semolina cake, basically heaven on a plate and each crumb of this cake taste divine!Â
The rich and decadent chocolate cake dressed up with vegan smooth and silky dark chocolate ganache and it's top dripping with juicy and exotic passion fruit coulis which creates a 'self-saucing' element. This delicious and indulgence cake is totally dairy and egg-free thus it's suitable for vegan.Â
Chocolate cake is tasty as it is, but you can make it even more scrumptious by the addition of a layer of passion fruit puree to undercut the richness and it also balances the sweetness.
Finish your next family get together or a special occasion such as Father's day with this ultimate dessert, and just be warned this sumptuous-looking dessert will make you and your guests swoon over and maybe one slice is never enough.
Easy, Asparagus and Peanut Rice, perfect spring dish that is loaded with fresh and tender seasonal vegetables, peanuts and packed with flavours! A healthy, satisfying vegan or plant-based dish can be served at lunch or for mid-week dinner.
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Khaja is an Indian-style layered pastry soaked in a sugar syrup. I make it a little differently - my crispy and flaky version is prepared with plain flour, ghee and a sublime aromatic saffron sugar syrup then finished with gold and silver leaf. I reserve this for the most special of occasions.
