Sabudhana Kitchdi (Tapioca Poke Bowl)
Ekadasi Info Ekadashi – literally means the 11th day of the cycle of the moon – from the full moon and from the new moon – many Hindus regard these days as auspicious days to observe “Vrat”, a fast. This fast
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa – a must power-packed ingredient for a vegetarian or vegan diet and a pantry staple. The health and wellness benefits of quinoa are innumerable and the simplicity in which it can be prepared and flavoured is just amazing. Add
Cauliflower & Peas
Cauliflower – the new ingredient for carb-free, vegan, and many other types of cuisines – among the born and bred vegetarians – it has been a staple – from being a simple and cheap veg – it has climbed the
Fried Rice 1, 2, 3
Gujarati households – practice and teach one and all – “No Waste” – it is something that is drummed into you from an early age and – the women are just so innovative in creating tasty new meals from leftovers.
Nutrition & Taste Packed Salad
Sprouts - Powerhouse of Nutrition Sprouts—edame beans, chick peas, mung beans, alfalfa and etc.—whichever one you choose, however you choose to prepare and eat it and wherever you choose to buy them—just make sure you eat them as the list of their
Butternut & Pumpkin Soup
This soup was literally put together with “bits & bobs” of veggie that I needed to use up – before fresh veggie arrived. And the kind of weather we have been experiencing in Johannesburg calls for bowls & bowls of
A-Z Of Spices – Cumin
My journey into the “A-Z of spices, herbs, its flavours and health benefits”, has been phenomenal thus far – I am enjoying researching the different herbs, spices, its flavours and health benefits. It has been nostalgic as well – I
Pasta Chakalaka
This “Pasta Chakalaka”, has been created by me – keeping in mind the famous South African dish – “Chakalaka”. As usual - keeping the basic ingredients in tact – I twisted, turned it upside down and then added my own
Black Eyed Bean Curry
I am mostly cooking for myself – and I am trying to find new combinations – as I am also trying to keep away from wheat dishes. I had a tiny bit (200ml) of dry black eyed beans which I decided I need to
Chick Peas & Veggie Salad
To keep our palates “happy” we have to constantly tweak recipes using the same basic ingredients – but adding the extra punch with new flavours, and this salad is exactly one of those creations. I myself have become aware that I want to