All Good Vibes
I had spoken to Michael Olivier sometime in August and completely forgot about it and then out the blue had a call from Michael saying his book is published, printed, and on the shelves and he had featured one of
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.
Mootia
A fancy Nancy name for a simple age-old dish that is packed with flavor, nutrition, all the goodness of veggies and yes, it is “Gluten-Free & Vegan”. The Gujarati community never ever wastes anything and that is one of the reasons
Sugar Beans Curry
Ever since I can remember and growing up in a Gujarati home in Stanger (now Kwa Duguza), sugar beans or red Canadian wonder beans has been a staple at the Saturday lunch (Saturday lunch was an event that carried on
Kichdi
Khichdi – the Gujju comfort meal that just cannot be refused by anybody, and it can be transformed and tweaked in numerous ways – but it still has the ability to let its golden yellow colour mesmerise one and all. This recipe is
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
Kadhi, Kitchdi & Jeera Alloo
Gujarati Kadhi For all those reading this and have no clue what “KADHI” is—simply put it is a yoghurt based gravy dish that is thickened with chick pea flour and tempered and then simmered with some exotic Indian spices Kadhi! – Every region in India
Vagharelo Bhaat (Tempered Rice)
“No Waste” is a popular “mantra” in Guajarati homes – you cannot even imagine the ways in which we use leftovers to create tasty, “fresh” meals and this recipe echoes the sentiment of this mantra Vagharelo bhaat (tempered rice) is a
Poha-Flattened Rice
Poha (flattened rice – available at Indian grocery stores), Poha – is available in various thicknesses, and it is a very easily digestible form of raw rice and very popular across Indian households. All it need to be “ready to
Gujarati Kadhi
For all those reading this and have no clue what “KADHI” is—it is simply a yoghurt based gravy dish that is thickened with chick pea flour and tempered and then simmered with some exotic Indian spices. Kadhi! – Every region