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”
Category Archives: Rice
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Vegetable Pulav
Simple and healthy Vegetable Pulav that you can prepare in no time. Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice 1 cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables (I used M&S frozen vegetables-it had, peas, carrots, corn and french beans) 1 tsp cumin seeds whole spices – 4 Cloves, 6 Peppercorns, 1 small piece of Mace, 1 inch Cinnamon, 4 GreenContinue reading “Vegetable Pulav”
Vegetable Pulav and Cucumber Raita
This is an easy recipe that can be put together in less than 30 minutes.
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