It’s summer time in the UK. Summer time is equal to barbeque season. We don’t have space to host a barbeque but I have been making some Indian recipes and taking them to our friends. Recently a couple of friends
Papad and chutney trio
Note that you can make the chutneys the day before. Green chutney Ingredients 1 cup coriander leaves ½ cup mint leaves ¼ cup fresh grated coconut (if you don’t have coconut then add ¼ cup of peanuts) 2-3 cloves of
Tandoori kebab
The tandoori masala marinade goes nicely with chicken or vegetable kebabs. If preparing with chicken, marinate the chicken a day in advance to maximise the flavours. When making kebabs on skewers don’t forget to soak your skewers in warm water
Chocolate meringues with whipped cream and fresh berries
I first had meringues in the UK at a friend’s house. They are fairly simple to make but look and taste as if a lot of effort has gone into them. Ingredients: 3 eggs (only whites, no yolks) 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Sabudana khichadi
Sabudana khichadi or as one says in Marathi Sabudanyachi khichadi, is one of my favourite Maharashtrian breakfast dishes. I think my mum makes the world’s best khichadi. Over the years, I have learnt by watching her make it. And if
Chicken kathi kebab roll
I would call Chicken kathi kabab roll street food. However, you do get refined versions of it in restaurants across India. The best kathi roll I have had is in my city Pune at a place called Kapila. You
Slow cooked pork belly with apple sauce
This Sunday morning, me and my husband went to see one of our friends in the Queens Park area. She took us to a local farmers’ market. It was Sunday, we had time and I was in mood to eat some meat. So
My version of Khow Suey
Few years back, I had Khow Suey for the first time at a friend’s house. He had made it using his mum’s traditional Burmese recipe. That’s the best Khow Suey I have ever had. After that, whenever I see it
Grilled chicken and couscous
This was one of the quick fix meals. It wasn’t quick because I was in a hurry but because I wanted to take up a challenge of making a full meal in 15 minutes (thank you Jamie Oliver). It still
Flapjack bars
Flapjack bars are a good snack to be had anytime of the day. Preparation time: 30 minutes This recipes makes about 24 small bars. Ingredients: 300g jumbo oats A pinch of fine sea salt 165g butter, cut into big cubes
Misal pav
Misal Pav is one of my favourite Maharashtrian snacks. There are quite a few places in Pune where you can find this. Shri Krishna, Wadeshwar, Shripad are my favourite joints. My mum makes a delicious version of it too.