Mrs Dee Mack

Spicy Madras-spiced meatballs

Straight off I’d like to acknowledge that this is Jamie Oliver’s recipe https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb-recipes/giant-madras-spiced-meatballs/ … the husband and I chanced upon Jamie Oliver’s cookery show on Channel 4 whilst channel surfing. I have changed quantity of lamb and lentils but everything else is the same. My sister-in-law and her husband are staying with us over theContinue reading “Spicy Madras-spiced meatballs”

Vegetarian Kedgree

I saw a recipe for Mackrel kedgree in a cook book about pub grub I was gifted at Christmas. While it looked very appetizing I decided to try making it without the fish and the results are truly outstanding. It takes about 30 minutes to make and features regularly as a mid-week meal! Ingredients: 1Continue reading “Vegetarian Kedgree”

Tomato Rice

Simple recipe, ready in less than 30 minutes. Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 200 gms tomatoes (I used cherry tomatoes) 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 dry red chilly Handful of curry leaves 1/2 tsp chilly powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp sugar Salt to taste 1 tbsp ghee ( orContinue reading “Tomato Rice”

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”