No garlic – Cooking With Krish

Gujarati Dhokla (Vegan)

Once considered to be a regional delicacy, Dhokla is now a popular snack throughout India born from the hearty region of Gujarat in Western India. Dhokla is a savory snack from Gujarati, Western India and is made with split black gram, white rice and split Bengal gram in a fermented batter. Dhokla are fluffy, airy, sweet…

Gujarati Khichdi (Gujarati Rice and Lentils)

In sickness and in health, Gujarati Khichdi is all I need. It’s the ultimate comfort food that we have been eating since my brother and I were children. Khichdi is a dish which I crave whenever I’ve been away on holiday or I’ve had many days of rich foods and I just want something simple….

Gujarati Dudhi Bateta Nu Shak (Gujarati Bottle Gourd and Potato Curry)

Gujarati Dudhi Batata Nu Shaak (Gujarati Bottle Gourd and Potato Curry) is a very simple, easy and quick dish cooked with bottle gourd (dudhi/lauki) and potato with spices. This simple melt in the mouth curry is my favorite from childhood. I was a bit of a fussy eater and made my mums life a little…

Vatana Bateta Na Thepla (Indian Flat Bread Stuffed with Spiced Potato and Peas)

Yet another thepla recipe I love. Actually, this was more of an experimental recipe that I was creating but did not realise how well it would turn out to be. Bateta/aloo is such a versatile veggie that it blends well with almost everything from meats, to curries, stir fries and salads. I usually make just…

Gujarati Mung Bhaat (Gujarati Mung Bean Soup with Basmati Rice)

Mug Bhaat (Mung Bean Soup with Basmati Rice) is a classic Gujarati dish which is cooked throughout the year. ‘Mug’ in this instance refers to the mung beans and bhaat is for the basmati rice. Very often, it is a dish which is made of special occasions such as the Hindu New Year, birth of…

Lilu Fulawar Nu Shak (Broccoli Curry)

It is well known that broccoli has many beneficial properties such as being extremely nutritious with vitamin C and dietary fibre as we as containing anti-carcinogenic properties. Without exception, this is a ‘must eat’ on everyone’s weekly dish list! In Gujarati broccoli is known as lilu fulawar and is a part of the cauliflower family….

Posho Bateta Nu Shak (Green Beans and Potato Curry)

This is a classic, quick and easy dish to prepare. It can be made as a side dish or as a main to serve with rotli or paratha. This is a comfort recipe which can be made when you want something quick and easy but tasty, satisfying and filling. Posho or fansi are the name…

Vatana Bateta Nu Shak (Potato and Peas Curry)

This is a classic, quick and easy dish to prepare. It can be made as a side dish or as a main to serve with boiled rice. This is a comfort recipe which can be made when you want something quick and easy but tasty, satisfying and filling. Vatana bateta nu shak is also known…

Bateta Ne Bhaji Nu Shak (Spinach and Potato Curry)

Bateta Ne Bhaji Nu Shak (Spinach and Potato Curry) – a very delicious, healthy and mildly spiced Indian curry recipe made with potatoes and spinach. I say Indian purely because this dish is eaten all over India and different recipe versions are also available. It is known as palak aloo in Hindi. There are two…

Phul Kobi Bateta Ne Mattar Nu Shak (Cauliflower, Potato and Peas Curry)

Phul Kobi Bateta Ne Mattar Nu Shak (Cauliflower, Potato and Peas Curry) is a classic favourite in any Gujarati household. As its name suggests, this curry is made from cauliflower, potato and green peas. All the ingredients are available fresh and in order to bring out the right level of flavour, I only use three…

Ringan Bateta Nu Shak (Aubergine and Potato Curry)

Ringan Bateta nu shaak (Aubergine or Eggplant & Potato Curry) is a delicacy in a Gujarati household and in almost every traditional Gujarati function. It is my husbands favourite and a wonderful comfort food for him after a long day at work. The potatoes and aubergines are chopped slightly larger in size to maintain shape…

Kala Chana (Black Chickpea Curry)

Kala Chana Masala – Black chickpea curry. This was a staple curry at home when we were children. Every Friday my mum would make this curry with boiled basmati rice. Kala chana is a delicious, filling and protein rich curry. It has a low glycemic index which makes it perfect for a health balanced healthy…