Blood Peach Chutney
Last summer, a friend gave us some ripe blood peaches which were quite ripe but had a tart taste. I decided to use them to make some chutney which is almost like a jam. This chutney can be made tangy...
View ArticleQuinoa and bulgur with vegetable pancakes (quinoa ne bulgur na pudla)
I love lazy weekend mornings when I can relax with my family enjoying Indian style tea or coffee with savoury snacks. Last weekend, I made these indian style pancakes called pudlas to which I...
View ArticleWhite and Red Kidney Bean curry with spinach
Its National Curry week next week from the 10-16 October and my blog has lots of vegetarian curries you can create this week. I am sharing this quick and easy recipe using ingredients readily...
View ArticlePeas and Potato curry in the Instant Pot.
I was thinking about getting a slow cooker but then I saw so many Facebook Posts recommending the Instant Pot (IP) which is a pressure cooker but can also be used as a slow cooker. rice cooker,...
View ArticleCauliflower and Broccoli Curry with Cashew Nuts
Cauliflower and broccoli are vegetables I usually just boil and serve with western style dishes such as cannelloni or vegetable pies etc. or have them raw in a salad. This time , I decided to make a...
View ArticleSavoury Rice with lentils (Toor Dall Khichedi) in Instant Pot using PIP method
Instant Pot (IP) is an electric pressure cooker which has become very popular in my house. LIke most Indians, I like to use the pressure cooker for cooking lentils etc. as it’s quicker. However, the...
View ArticlePav Bhaji in Instant Pot
Pav Bhaji is a popular street food where the a mixture of vegetables are cooked using a mixture of spices. The vegetables are are steamed and then tempered with spices, mashed and served with soft...
View ArticleBeetroot Thepla
When I was informed that Feedspot have selected my blog – Give Me Some Spice as one of the Top 100 Indian Food Blogs on the web my friend Daksha was the first one to congratulate me and I couldn’t...
View ArticleVaal Dahl (hyacinth bean, lima beans, Fava beans) in Instant Pot
The split val beans make a nice curry which is rich in protein. Val ni dall has a slightly stronger lentil taste than mung dall. Another quick dish made in the Instant Pot (IP). The Instant Pot...
View ArticleSprouted Moth Bean (Vigna Aconitifolia) Curry
Moth bean are called Vigna aconitifolia. They are drought-resistant and grow in arid and semi-arid regions of India. It is commonly called mat bean, moth bean, matki, Turkish gram or dew bean. The moth...
View ArticleTortilla Soup or Cheats recipe for Dall Dhokli
Ever since I got the Instant Pot, I have been cooking more lentils and beans as they are so easy and quick to cook in the IP. The Instant Pot(IP) is a pressure cooker but can also be used as a slow...
View ArticleKadhi (Sweet and sour yogurt soup) in Instant Pot
Kadhi is a warm delicious sweet and sour soup made with yoghurt and chick pea flour (besan). The recipe for making it on the cooker top is here. A lot of people love the taste of kadhi but don’t like...
View ArticleSpinach and Potato curry (Saag Alu)
Spinach and potato curry or Saag Alu is one of Britian’s favourite curry and most people who have takeaways from Indian restaurants will ask for Saag Alu. This curry is also very popular in my cookery...
View ArticleCoconut and Almond Flour steamed Dumplings (Muthias) – Keto friendly
At the moment, I am following a Keto diet for health reasons. The main aim of the keto diet is to lower the amount of carbs you intake but increase the amount of fats. This is often referred to as...
View ArticlePatra bhajia (spicy steamed colocasia or arbi leaves) in Instant Pot
Patra bhajias are made using Colocasia or arbi leaves which are layered with a sweet and sour spicy batter. You could use spinach leaves but the texture will be different as spinach leaves are a lot...
View ArticleVegan Wellington for Christmas
I used to make this vegetable and nut wellington for Christmas but now the family is slowly adopting a vegan lifestyle. In fact the number of people who are embracing the vegan lifestyle or opting...
View ArticleVegan Aloo Cheese Frankie ( vegan wrap with potato and cheese filling)
Frankies are a popular street food in Mumbai where they make soft chappatis and fill them likea wrap using a spicy potato filling. I used the Mumbai recipe for the potato stuffing and used normal Read...
View ArticleTortillas filled with stir fried spicy potato mixture
Are you bored eating the same old sandwiches? Do you fancy something spicy and tasty for your lunch? Well, Tortilla wraps can be used instead of bread and you can fill them with a variety Read More...
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