Baking · Breads · Competitions · East meets West Fusion · Eggless · Food · Uncategorized

Spiced Paneer and Beetroot Sandwich in a Pickled Onion Bloomer using English Provender Proper Pickle

When it comes to sandwiches I’m very picky and thats purely because A) I’m vegetarian B) choices for vegetarian sandwiches are quite limited and if it looks good it doesn’t always taste good. Yes I’m talking about readymade sandwiches. Many times I’ve purchased a carrot, hummous and salad sandwich or falafel sandwich only to find… Continue reading Spiced Paneer and Beetroot Sandwich in a Pickled Onion Bloomer using English Provender Proper Pickle

Baking · East meets West Fusion · Food · Glutenfree · Indian/Asian Cuisine · Reviews · Seasonal and Festival Foods · Uncategorized

Gluten Free Firecracker Spicy Rice and Paneer Canapé and Tilda Supper Club Review

  It only seems like yesterday that I was invited by Tilda to attend their supperclub  alongside other fabulous food writers and bloggers. Of course the wonderful meal was prepared by the Dazzling food writer and cookery personality  Mallika Basu queen of shortcuts and tricks :). Mallika based all the dishes from starters to mains using Tilda Rice. I’ve… Continue reading Gluten Free Firecracker Spicy Rice and Paneer Canapé and Tilda Supper Club Review

Dairyfree/Vegan · Food · Free from Fridays · Glutenfree · Soups · Uncategorized

Cumin spiced Tomato and Corriander Soup

It’s that time of the year when majority of us come down with a horrid cold, sore throat and headache. You loose your sense of smell and taste and crave for nothing more than a tasty bowl of comforting homemade soup just to sooth your throat and line your stomach. Not only the weather makes… Continue reading Cumin spiced Tomato and Corriander Soup

Baking · Breads · East meets West Fusion · Food · Product Reviews

Garlic Chutney, Chilli and Coriander tear and share Bread Ring

Breads… Soft, Crusty, savoury, sweet, filled or just a simple loaf is my biggest weakness. During my travels I love to explore small bakeries to see what they have to offer. I’m intrigued by the variety of breads and flavours, one of my favourites being a good old sour dough and a few trials later… Continue reading Garlic Chutney, Chilli and Coriander tear and share Bread Ring

Dairyfree/Vegan · Food · Glutenfree

Chipotle Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

Happy Cinco De Mayo to all who celebrate, to be honest I’d love to experience a full on Mexican celebration, their culture, music and regional dancing together with enticing dishes to savour, with all that zesty,spicy, smokey, crunchy, sweet flavours and textures on offer who wouldn’t? Oh and not to forget those heavenly margaritas ;),… Continue reading Chipotle Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

Dairyfree/Vegan · East meets West Fusion · Food · Slimming world · Soups · Uncategorized

Gujarati Spiced Thick Country Soup- Vegan, Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Low oil

So 2015 has finally dawned upon us and the last few weeks of indulging in some delicious and rich festive foods have now started to settle on the waist line oops! Are you thinking along the same line as I am? Dieting? No more Indulgence? Well I wouldn’t go as far as dieting, I’d say… Continue reading Gujarati Spiced Thick Country Soup- Vegan, Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Low oil

East meets West Fusion · Eggless · Food · Free from Fridays · Indian/Asian Cuisine · Sweet Treats · Uncategorized

Free From Friday’s: Eggless Kesar Milk Masala Custard and Sooji Halwa (Sheera) Dessert

Sooji halwa also known as sheera in gujarati is a sweet dish made with ghee,semolina, nuts, sugar and spices. A simple yet delicious pudding usually made during religious events to serve as prashad. In our household sheera was made quite regularly as we all loved it as kids, it’s the warm sweet and soft spongy… Continue reading Free From Friday’s: Eggless Kesar Milk Masala Custard and Sooji Halwa (Sheera) Dessert

Baking · Dairyfree/Vegan · Desserts · Eggless · Food · Free from Fridays · Glutenfree · Uncategorized

Free from Friday’s: Cinnamon and nutmeg spiced apple, plum, redcurrant and coconut oat crumble (Gluten free, Dairy free)

  How many of you reading this post have felt a tad bit confused with this Autumnal weather in August? Have you suddenly switched from cold desserts to delicious and warming  hot desserts?  OK hands up I admit to both of these questions and receiving a bag full of home-grown plums at a time like… Continue reading Free from Friday’s: Cinnamon and nutmeg spiced apple, plum, redcurrant and coconut oat crumble (Gluten free, Dairy free)

African Cuisine · Curries · Food · Free from Fridays · Uncategorized

Free from Friday’s: Kenyan style Spicy Corn on the Cob and Spinach Curry

  Corn is one of Kenya’s staple food alongside beans and potatoes. The crunchy but sweet kernels can be eaten in many ways ie: boiled, roasted or more indulging and tasty curries. My first childhood encounter with corn was a delightful one, one that made me want more time after time, it was charcoal roasted… Continue reading Free from Friday’s: Kenyan style Spicy Corn on the Cob and Spinach Curry

Food · Free from Fridays · Indian/Asian Cuisine · Uncategorized

Free from Friday’s: Gluten and Dairy Free Methi Theplas (spiced Indian Flatbreads)

    Thepla’s are not only a personal favourite but a family favourite, quite literally they are so versatile you can have them for breakfast, lunch, snack or even as a quick bite to eat on the go. There are many variations in making these deliciously spiced flat breads, you can be as creative and… Continue reading Free from Friday’s: Gluten and Dairy Free Methi Theplas (spiced Indian Flatbreads)