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How To Make Tortillitas de Camarones

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These delicious fritters are typical of Cádiz – an amazing city that is famous for its seafood and fried dishes. Chickpea flour (harina de garbanzos) can be found in supermarkets or in Indian stores under the name gram flour.
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We’ll Drink To That! Interview with Indian Gourmet Owners

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If you're a regular reader, you'll know we love checking in with Ramesh and Sara Saraswati. The duo behind Playa Blanca's beloved Indian Delights have been busy since opening their second venture, Indian Gourmet, back in 2024. Recently, they’ve given the restaurant a stylish upgrade.
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Reader’s Letters – April 2026

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Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the April edition.
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Insect arrivals on Lanzarote

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A swarm of locusts on Lanzarote made national news in late February, while hundreds of residents and tourists also had encounters with the large grasshoppers. And there may be more insect arrivals to come…
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Lanzarote’s water at a crossroads

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On Lanzarote, water is history, and the island is at a crucial point in that history, with the possibility of new operators and an increase in water tariffs.
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Canary Islands feeling the effects of war

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Last month’s headlines were dominated by news of the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, starting a war for which no clear reason has yet been provided, and with no apparent plan for what happens afterwards.
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