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Asda Food Memories I love Indian food, they have amazing vegetarian dishes.  When I was 10yrs old, we moved to a new house.  Next door an Indian family moved in.The mother didn't speak English and we didn't speak Indian, but it did not matter.  When the mother had any extra home cooking she would pass it over the fence. In return my mum would hand over jars of homemade jam. My first taste of Indian food couldn't have been more authentic.  Her onion bhajis are still the best I have ever tasted.   We might not have spoken the same language but food brought us together.   One of my favourite Indian dishes is Chana Masala, a chickpea curry.  The ones I've made myself are just never the same. So was really excited when I discovered Punjabi Choley, another type of chickpea curry.  It's great that Asda has a whole section of authentic Indian ingredients and foods.   Ashoka - Punjabi Choley Vegan and Gluten free. ...

10 ways to cook with Carrots   1.  Vegan Moroccan carrot and chickpea tagine    Tried out this recipe today, I didn't have some of the ingredients especially the Ras el Hanout so i improvised and used some mixed spice instead.  Really versatile recipe that would be great with cous cous, rice or just with bread.  2. Roast Carrot soup Simple soap recipe, chop and roast the carrots in the oven till soft.  Then add to a pan with some vegetable stock.  Puree with a hand blender and season to taste.  3. Baked carrot chips Chop your carrots into wedges, toss in some veg oil along with salt and pepper.  Roast in the oven for 20 - 30 Min's at 200 Celsius.  Great alternative too plain potato chips.  4. Carrot Cake Cookies Another experiment of mine.  Yet again if I can think of it, some one else has probably already tried. There are a few recipes on the Internet, ...