Mrs Dee Mack

Prawn Aglio Olio

This is my go to recipe when I am short of time but would like to have a proper dinner on the table! 165 gms uncooked prawn 175 gms Spaghetti 4 large cloves of garlic (minced) 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (you an choose to put more) Salt and pepper to taste Olive Oil Method CookContinue reading “Prawn Aglio Olio”

Sambhar

Sambhar is an south Indian lentil and vegetable stew, that is served with rice for lunch/ dinner or with Idli/ dosas at breakfast. I have tasted several different version of sambhar over the years ranging from sublime to utterly dismal. This version that I cook now a days is the result of trial and errorContinue reading “Sambhar”

Mango Chanderpuli

This is a traditional recipe handed down in my family for generations and an all time favourite of mine. It is a simple recipe and as it doesn’t involve any cooking and is ready in no time. A great cool alternative to curry to serve on a hot summer day! Ingredients 3 ripe mangoes 1Continue reading “Mango Chanderpuli”

Easy Naan Bread

This is super easy and makes 5 soft and fluffy naan breads! Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour 3 heaped tbsp greek yoghurt 2 tsp baking powder Nigella seeds Ghee Salt Method: Combine, salt, baking powder and flour in a bowl. Add yoghurt and mix to form a sticky dough. If the dough is tooContinue reading “Easy Naan Bread”

Mushroom and Peas Pulav

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 1 packet sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup frozen peas Whole spices – 4 cardamoms, 6 pepper corns, 4 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp chilly powder 1 tsp garam masala powder Salt to taste 1 1/2 cups water (boilingContinue reading “Mushroom and Peas Pulav”

Fry up!

I love a good full English breakfast and will always make the most of it when on holiday. Though I never really cooked it at home as I saw it as too much effort! Today as I had a day off I decided to try and the result was absolutely gorgeous breakfast in 30 minsContinue reading “Fry up!”

Gujarati Kadhi

My friend B gave me this authentic recipe, it works every time and is great when you are craving comfort food. I have uploaded an old photo for now but will update with a new photo soon. Ingredients: 1/4 ltr curd or yoghurt 2 tbsp besan (gram flour) 2 green chillies (slit)1/2 tsp sugar1 tbspContinue reading “Gujarati Kadhi”

Butter Garlic Crab with a twist

I used frozen blue crabs that I sourced from my local Sri Lankan store. This shop stocks all the veg and spices that I would normally find in a local shop back home in Mumbai. It is an absolute gem of a shop and for the first time I bought the crabs -I’m a littleContinue reading “Butter Garlic Crab with a twist”

Prawn Biryani and Boondi Raita

This is my sister’s recipe and I wanted to make it for guests staying with us last weekend, so I trialed it on Mr Mack the week before and it was an instant hit. It is a simple to follow recipe, with no exotic ingredients. If you stick to the recipe it will turn exactlyContinue reading “Prawn Biryani and Boondi Raita”

Lamb Kheema

This dish is a favorite in the Mack household and also with our friends. I have included the original recipe and also the short cut version. It goes well with breadrolls, chapatis, rotis or rice and will have your family coming back for second helpings. Ingredients: 400 gms lamb mince 1 can diced tomatoes (orContinue reading “Lamb Kheema”