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You are invited…🪔 Bryanston Diwali Market is BACK! 🪔Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate community event . We a...
12/10/2026

You are invited…

🪔 Bryanston Diwali Market is BACK! 🪔

Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate community event . We are bringing you an unforgettable celebration packed with vibrant colors , incredible shopping, mouth-watering street food, and a place to connect with family and friends.

Don't miss out on Johannesburg's favorite Diwali celebration. Grab your early bird tickets before the price increases, secure your spot for a magical day out with family and friends.

Shop . Eat . Create . Connect . Support Local .

📅 Date: 25 October 2026
🕒 Time: 10am ~ 6pm
📍 Venue: Bryanston Market , 40 Culross Road , Bryanston
🅿️ The Campus, 37 Sloane Street , Bryanston

👉 Click the link in our bio to book your tickets now!

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/401103-bryanston-diwali-market/

Also on Sale at the entrance on the day .

Another day , another grain … Quinoa Khichdi ~ another nutritious bowl of comfort. A high protein, gluten free twist to ...
11/06/2026

Another day , another grain … Quinoa Khichdi ~ another nutritious bowl of comfort. A high protein, gluten free twist to the favorite Indian classic Khichdi.

Wash and put Equal parts quinoa and dhal to boil … follow the same steps as the Millet Pilau by braising vegetables and spices in ghee and combining to cooked quinoa.

Enjoy with a squeeze of lemon or pickles or chopped salad .

Millet Pulao:~ In a quest to include an array of grains and change things up~ this millet pulao is both comforting and ...
10/06/2026

Millet Pulao:~ In a quest to include an array of grains and change things up~ this millet pulao is both comforting and nutritious at the same time. Easy to digest and easy to prepare with any vegetables you have on hand .
 
Ingredients

1 cup millet (soaked for 4-8 hours or overnight in 2 cups water)
1/2 cup split yellow moong
2 tbsp ghee/coconut oil
1 small onion, diced
Curry leaves
Cumin seeds
Grated ginger
1 ½ cup butternut squash & sweet potatoe mix , diced
½ cup marrow , diced
½ cup green beans diced
½ cup peas
2 cups baby spinach
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp crushed coriander & Jeera powder
Sea salt and green chili , chopped coriander and squeeze of lemon
 

Rinse and soak your millet ( overnight)
Drain, place with moong in a pot with salt and steam .

In a separate pan , Heat the ghee and add the onions , cumin and curry leaves - allow to soften
Layer your vegetables ( hardy ones 1st )
Add dry spices , close lid and allow to soften
Once veggies tender add millet , and spinach/ peas ~ add water and allow millet and veggies to steam together.

>> Instead of cooking millet separately ~ you could add the washed millet with veggies and cook all together

Either way an easy alternative to rice and just as delicious. Hope you give this a go…

Moong & Veg Fritter ….An old recipe revisited and this time we’ve added a bit of rice into the batter and loads of veggi...
18/05/2026

Moong & Veg Fritter ….An old recipe revisited and this time we’ve added a bit of rice into the batter and loads of veggies.

You’ll need :

1 cup split moong
1/2 cup rice
K**b of ginger
Green chilli
Curry leaves
Chopped coriander
Sliced veggies - onion , marrow , carrots , spinach & peppers
1 tsp salt
Crushed Cumin & coriander ( fennel seeds optional)
A good squeeze of lemon
Ghee / oil

**For fluffiness add lighter batter add 1tsp Eno
( many ppl don’t like to you can omit but advised to ‘ whip ‘ batter properly to aerate )

Step 1
Soak your dhal & rice for 3-4 hours ( or overnight)

Step 2
Thoroughly wash the grains . Drain .
Add the ginger, chilli & curry leaves with grains & blend with a splash of water into a smooth paste .

Step 3

Tip the batter into a bowl and mix well with spoon ( or best with your hands) to aerate the mixture

Step 4

Mix in seasonings and vegetables
Mix well and at this stage you can add a few drops of water to loosen batter
If you using Eno add just before frying.

Step 5

Heat a pan
Drizzle with oil/ ghee , dollop batter . Cover for a few minutes to allow the batter to cook . Once firms up , turn and cook until golden
You can make them into crumpet size or large pan size .

Serve with a salad or chutney

Enjoy your wholesome meal 🤍

Paneer ( or Tofu ) It’s the Indian Green Eggs ... loaded with veggies and flavor. You use crumbled Paneer or tofu . You...
25/03/2026

Paneer ( or Tofu )

It’s the Indian Green Eggs ... loaded with veggies and flavor.

You use crumbled Paneer or tofu . You can play around the the spices and veggies included.

My Tofu Scramble:

Coconut oil
1/2 tsp each Jeera and mustard seeds
3/4 tsp Fennel seeds ( somph)
1 Finely chopped onion
Finely chopped veggies ( any you have on hand )
Green masala ( garlic and green chilli )
Ginger ( optional)
Curry leaf
Methi leaves ( fresh would be great ... but the dry version works well and does the job equally well)
Dry spices ( Hurdee , dhania and jeera powder)
Crumbled tofu / paneer
Spring onion chopped
Coriander
Freshly chopped chili

1. Heat oil and add seeds - allow to splatter
2. Add veggies- allow to sweat - add methi ( fenugreek) and green masala - allow to sizzle
3. Add dry spices and season
4. Crumble tofu and incorporate
5. Garnish with fresh greens

You can mix it up by adding different veggies! I enjoy it with a crispy Roti to add a crunchy texture. The kids love it in a croissant or a sourdough toast.

It’s a great filling meal - any time of day !

Enjoy 🤍

Stuffed peperito ~ Indian style ( Peas and Panner ) The Filling:Roughly crushed & whole PeasCrumbled Paneer Chopped cor...
09/02/2026

Stuffed peperito ~ Indian style ( Peas and Panner )

The Filling:

Roughly crushed & whole Peas
Crumbled Paneer
Chopped coriander , mint and spring onion
Chopped green chili
Crushed green masala ( masala)
Salt , crushed fennel & coriander & cumin seeds
Lemon zest

Incorporate everything together.

Slit peppers - midway lengthwise🌶️
Stuff . reserve a bit of filling to add at end
Pan fry on medium heat and allow to griddle on all sides
Optional ~ Add sliced onions, wedges of lemon , Green chilli and curry leaves ~ all to soften . Turn stuffed peppers to ensure cooked in all sides .sprinkle with remaining filling and garnish with fresh dhania.

Enjoy with Chapati

Moong Reset …. Simple Khichari( Khichdi)Nothing like a Monday to make amends for a naughty eating weekend or just to ge...
12/01/2026

Moong Reset …. Simple Khichari( Khichdi)

Nothing like a Monday to make amends for a naughty eating weekend or just to get back to simple eating.

Nothing can be better for you or your digestion than a bowl of simple Moong Dhal khichari .

Kitchari is a combination of rice and dhal cooked together and finished off with a simple ghee tadka . The combination of ghee and spices make this very easy on the tummy - the original soul food!

1 cup rice
3/4 cup yellow split Moong dhal
Stick of cinnamon
Ginger
Salt
Hurdee

Boil / pressure cook until soft .
In a pressure cooker takes 20min

Tadka / Vagar / Braise :

Basics:

1 big tbsp Ghee
1 tsp Cumin seeds
Hing (asofetida )

Optional extra- adds to the yum factor
Dry red chili
Curry leaves
2/3 cloves garlic

Heat a little pan , add ghee then spices allow to splutter.
Add the hot braise to the hot khichari
Eat and enjoy! Great with green dhania-mint chutney or a pickle.

If you recovering from illness or tummy problems- eat plain for best benefit
Add your choice of veggies or serve on the side for a complete meal !
Other great combinations are yoghurt or even sev ( any crispy Farsan/ Papad )

Cosy up and enjoy!

Pimp my Potato Salad … When 2 families merge The was a great hit this holiday and was made at each of the family gatheri...
01/01/2026

Pimp my Potato Salad … When 2 families merge

The was a great hit this holiday and was made at each of the family gatherings post our Kruger trip … it’s Yumlicious

In a big bowl Chop :

Sliced Red onions
Chopped gherkins
Chopped parsley and dhania and chives
Sour cream and dollop mayo or good squeeze of lemon , Dijon mustard (optional)
Temper spices : red chili, mustard and sesame seeds and curry leaves
Lemon zest

Baby potatoes: boil / steam in salted water

Place in oven tray , Smash , salt / pepper butter and olive oil with herbs ( thyme/ rosemary or sage ) until crispy

Bake until golden brown on 180° for 20min /30 min . Remove from oven / air fryer.

Toss in chopped ingredients. Reserve some greens to garnish.

Oh so delicious… this is a combination of my Poowa’s ( Foi ) OG sour cream potato salad and my Sister in laws yummy creation .

Apple , Fennel and Cucumber Slaw ! The side you none you needed - a simple salad that zings with freshness and flavor. Y...
30/12/2025

Apple , Fennel and Cucumber Slaw ! The side you none you needed - a simple salad that zings with freshness and flavor.

You’ll need :

Finely chopped fennel
Julienne sliced Green apple 🍏 ( I prefer Granny Smith or Pink Lady for this)
Julienne sliced cucumber
Few fennel fronds
Mint leaves
Dressing *( any simple vinaigrette will do )

Optional extras :
Feta
Walnuts/pecan

The Dressing:

3 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt
Pepper
1/4 tsp mustard powder ( or Dijon)
1tsp honey

Put it all in a bottle and shake !
Stores well in fridge… triple up so you always have it on hand !

A big bowl of Yum … Cous Cous & Co. One of the 3 most requested recipes from my sister’s post our Family Trip in Kruger ...
30/12/2025

A big bowl of Yum … Cous Cous & Co. One of the 3 most requested recipes from my sister’s post our Family Trip in Kruger .

Cous Cous & Roast Veg :

Elements ~

Cous Cous
Roast vegetables
Add in Chana & feta
Extra ~ pan fried halloumi
Fresh chopped herbs ( pesto or green chutney)

Optional: yoghurt dressing

Roast Veggies:

Chop veggies according to cooking times ~ can use any of your favorite vegetables ( small cubes for butternut )

Butternut
Brinjol
Peppers
Cherry Tomatoes
Marrow

( carrots / red onion also go well )

Season with salt , black pepper, red chili flakes, crushed garlic, thyme & oregano
Drizzle with olive oil
Bake on high heat ( 190°) for 20 min
Once tender ~ add Chana and feta blocks and grill for around 7 min ( to char slightly)

Meantime prep couscous ( as per box instructions)

Chop coriander, tear mint leaves
Chop green chili
Zest lemon

Add into Cous Cous

If using halloumi- pan fry separately ~ a nice extra touch is to add a sweet chilli or drizzle honey and chilli flakes at end of fry ( panfry in non stick pan - no oil - must be hot - place halloumi- flip once browned)

Toss everything together. You can add a pesto or a green chutney for extra zing

Yoghurt dressing: salt , mayo , lemon, chopped dhania - thin out with water ~ dollop when serving

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