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Aubergine is a vegetable I have got to enjoy only recently. In the past, aubergines used to have some bitterness which has now been bred out of them and we no only need to salt and drain them either. This aubergine meze is made slightly differently to an aubergine curry … Continue reading
You might feel confused about whether you should take food supplements or not. You may think that they are beneficial for your health, but other people might tell you that they do not have any positive impact. Spreading false information online is prevalent these days, so you need to know … Continue reading
A tangy spicy relish made with red cabbage and tart Granny Smith apples. This delicious relish is ideal as a sandwich filling, served on an open sandwich, rolled in a roti or stirred in some curd rice. Preparation Time – 10 minutes Cooking time – 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading
As a kid I hated fishcakes, but then in my day, school and frozen fishcakes were not a very nice combination. Too much potato with cheap fish and even then, too much salt made for a tasteless dish. You couldn’t buy fresh fishcakes from shops and my mother never made … Continue reading
A quick and easy heart warming winter soup with a fruity tasty. Sweetness from the pumpkin, balanced by the tartness from the apple balances the flavour of this soup beautifully. Preparation time-10 minutes Cooking Time-20 minutes Serves- 4 Ingredients: 400 grams pumpkin peeled and diced. 2 cups water 1 granny … Continue reading
The delicate flavour of sweet apples and cinnamon baked in a soft, moist and spongy cake. Delicious served hot or cold making a superb dessert or teatime treat. Preparation time – 20 minutes Cooking time – 40 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients 250 grams all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking sugar 1 … Continue reading
Hearty and delicious Mauritian spicy Lima bean stew. Preparation time- 10 minutes Cooking time-20 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: 300 g precooked tinned broad beans/ Lima beans 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced 1 small onion finely diced 1 carrot peeled and diced 1 clove garlic 2 large tomatoes diced and puréed 1 tablespoon sunflower oil … Continue reading
Whether you are a professional athlete or an amateur one, everyone reaches a bottleneck where it becomes difficult to improve your performance. The days of breaking records every month are long gone and you wonder what went wrong; here are four things you can do as an athlete to break … Continue reading
Imagine if you are going to attend a party, but suddenly you see acne growing on your face. You might even decide to not appear at the event at all. Before it happens, you need to know some of the most effective ways to quickly get rid of acne. Garlic … Continue reading
These tasty parathas are perfect with curry, rice and yogurt. Ingredients for 12-14 parathas: 2 cups of chappati flour 2 cups of leaf spinach (fresh or frozen) 2-3 cloves of fresh garlic 1 inch of fresh ginger 2-3 green chillies (or less) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp turmeric 2 tbs … Continue reading
The winter months are well known for being cold and flu season, where you are likely to see an increase in ads for over-the-counter medicines and overhear your coworkers debating myth versus fact when it comes to preventing and curing these illnesses. However, there are other winter ailments that can be just … Continue reading
To some people, summertime means a lot. It means a lot of gardening and spending some more time outside with your peers. But to some, it’s the time to spruce up their home. During winter time most people make sure that their home is well pampered with warmth. However, summer … Continue reading
Growing hair is a full-time job on its own. It is more like keeping a pet. Not everyone is capable of keeping a pet because it needs dedication and patience. The same thing with hair. We have noticed many articles that have promised that if you try out their tips … Continue reading
Beauty magazines, like health and cooking magazines, give people a certain way of thinking. They act as the guidelines that the readers are meant to follow. However, each time we get a tip from these beauty magazines a little part of us changes. The question is does it change for … Continue reading
Healthy and nutritious broad beans cooked with a blend of spices in a garlicky curry sauce. Preparation time – 15 minutes Cooking Time – 20 Minutes Serves 2 Ingredients 8oz fresh or frozen broad beans 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon garlic paste 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tomatoes … Continue reading
Over the last few months, you will have seen my recipes for green chutney/dip and tomato chutney. Both these chutneys are perfect to serve with potato bhajias, onion bhajias, pokoras etc. This yoghurt, chilli and coconut chutney/dip is also perfect for serving with any Indian starter. The sweet and sour … Continue reading
Mallorca is a destination that has it all. Stunning scenery, majestic mountains, gorgeous beaches and amazing local cuisine are just some of the main reasons why more and more people are not only choosing to visit, but also move to this island. With wonderful weather most of the year topped … Continue reading
Fiery chilli marinade that is perfect for marinading vegetables and meats for a barbecue. Preparation time-5 minutes Chilling time 3-4 hours Makes 1 cup Ingredients: 4 tablespoons ketchup 1 medium ripe tomato blended to apuree 4 tablespoons reasonable flavor neutral oil 4 cloves crushed garlic 4 tsp red chili … Continue reading
If we are to talk about something that will never skip a spot on trending things. Well, then it has to be fashion. Many countries world over have been brought together by fashion. Music and fashion, the list is rather endless. For those fashionistas, this is the article that you … Continue reading
A rich and creamy yoghurt and cucumber dip flavoured with garlic . Preparation Time – 10 minutes Chilling Time – 1 hour Serves 4 Ingredients 500g Total 0% fat Greek yoghurt ½ cucumber ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 pinch paprika powder Method … Continue reading