Koal (clams) Curry or Sukka (will post that recipe another time) has always been my all-time favourite Mangalorean dish. There’s something magical about the way the clams absorb the spices and the subtle tang of tamarind, making each bite unforgettable. I recently made it for a dinner we hosted, and it was a hit withContinue reading “Koal (Clams) Curry – A Taste of Home”
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Leftover Christmas Bubble and Squeak (with Chilli Jam)
Bubble and squeak has one of those wonderfully literal names that tells you exactly what’s happening in the pan. Traditionally made the day after a roast, it comes from the gentle bubbling and squeaking sounds the vegetables make as they fry together. It was never meant to be fancy — it was about thrift, comfort,Continue reading “Leftover Christmas Bubble and Squeak (with Chilli Jam)”
Sunday Special Chicken Curry
Everyone has people in their life they look up to. One such person for me is Leela Akka, a super-cool woman I’m incredibly lucky to have grown up with. We were neighbours in India, and I practically lived in her house. Anytime she cooked something special, we were guaranteed to get some. I was guttedContinue reading “Sunday Special Chicken Curry”
Tofu Gochujang
When my husband’s home, I tend to cook things we both enjoy. That unfortunately rules out : tofu and anything properly spicy. So when he was away over lunch, I did what any mildly food-obsessed person would do: I raided the fridge, grabbed my new favourite ingredient — Korean gochujang paste — and decided toContinue reading “Tofu Gochujang”
Chicken Fricassee
Traditional recipe calls for chicken thighs and drumsticks, my version is made using only chicken thighs and pantry staples like dried herbs instead of fresh. I love French cuisine, I mean you just can’t go wrong with butter and cream! Rich and creamy gravy and well done chicken. Another recipe that will be included onContinue reading “Chicken Fricassee”
Easy Chicken Meatballs
I got this idea from a recipe that popped up on my Instagram feed. I usually make my chicken meatballs with breadcrumbs and Boursin garlic and herb cheese, the influencer used sage and onion stuffing mix instead, so I decided to give it a go. It turned out absolutely fabulous, somehow I think she putContinue reading “Easy Chicken Meatballs”
Lamb stew
This one is going to be made on repeat for sure! It has all the hallmarks of a good dish -melt in your mouth lamb morsels, one pot recipe and just a few pantry staples needed! I have been meaning to use up the red wine left over from Christmas, so this dish gets aContinue reading “Lamb stew”
Tomato, pepper and carrot soup
It is officially soup season now and I had a load of chopped veggies sitting in the freezer. So decided to try make a quick soup. Ingredients: Method: Roughly chop the tomatoes, peppers, garlic and carrots and add to a roasting tin with some olive oil. Place in an oven @200 degrees and roast tillContinue reading “Tomato, pepper and carrot soup”
Easy Rocky Road
I got this recipe off BBC Good Food https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-rocky-road I used Rich Tea Biscuits and added mini marshmallows, raisins and mixed nuts and it turned out just liked its pictured on BBC Good Food, very impressed! Just adding the recipe here so I have it all in one place for future reference. Ingredients: Method: PlaceContinue reading “Easy Rocky Road”
Dal Khichdi
Simple wholesome recipe Ingredients: Method: Wash the rice and lentils a couple of times till the water runs clear. Place the washed rice, lentils and vegetables in a pressure cooker. Add turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt and couple of cups of water. Close the pressure cooker and cook for about 7-8 whistles (you know yourContinue reading “Dal Khichdi”
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