Its winter here in South Africa and not all of us want to go off to the doctor when we pick up a cold, flu or our sinuses start playing up. There are natural alternatives that we can pursue to ward off the winter bugs and sniffles. Cumin seeds, also known as jeera is [...]
Almonds are known to aid a healthy brain and its getting a little cold now as well. So what better way to get all our brain food and keep warm with this healthy soup recipe. Soaking Time: 10 Minutes Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 15 to 20 [...]
The ever popular tomato soup made healthier with the addition of moong dal. Tomatoes are rich in folic acid, vitamin C and moong dal provides protein. Moong dal also cuts down the sharpness of tomatoes and gives this soup a velvety texture. Just pour it into your favourite mug and sip away….. Preparation Time: 5 mins. [...]
Holi is a joyous celebration of colour and mirth. It celebrates the end of Winter, the arrival of Spring, the end of the darkness of winter and the light of spring. It is celebrated with dancing, tomfoolery, music and splashes of colour. This is a day that people can get away with mischievous acts of [...]
Given a choice,kids will say nyaaah to broccoli,but they are a must-have because of their nutritional benefits! So, tempt them with these yummy tikkis made with a combination of broccoli and cheese. Use olive oil to cook these tikkis as it is rich in vitaminE Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes Makes 4 [...]
Recently we had the opportunity to have Sunday breakfast at a local restaurant and being vegetarian, our choices were somewhat limited. One of the few things that we could eat was Hash Browns topped with melted cheese and mushrooms which were great but a little bland. So we decided that we needed to try this [...]
Here’s a recipe for a toasted sandwich – but with a Bombay Street flavour! The unique stove and toaster used to make these toasts is a typical trademark of street-side food, but you can just stick it into the snackwhich maker. And dont stress about the copious portions of butter used to ensure even grilling [...]
Ramadaan Mubarak We wish our Muslim customers well over this auspicious month Below is a link to a print and keep Ramadaan timetable. Ramadaan Timetable 2011
Dahi kachori, although rooted in the north, this filling snack has found its own place in the good old streets of mumbai! it’s a challenge to deftly bite into this king-sized snack. However well you do it, you will have a spot of chutney ooze out onto your face… be a sport, it is part [...]
Mumbai’s very own burger. The vada is made of a spicy potato filling deep fried in a gram flour batter. Along with a hot and spicy garlic chutney, it is served inside a small “Laddi Pav” or bread roll. Who needs McDonalds or any fast food chain, when you can have one of these. The [...]