Avlu is a simple, traditional breakfast that my mum would rustle up on some mornings — quick, comforting, and quietly satisfying. It’s made with flattened rice and comes together in minutes, but the flavours are surprisingly lovely. This recipe makes one serving and the accompanying picture is made with chilly powder. Ingredients Method Add allContinue reading “Avlu (Flattened Rice)”
Category Archives: Vegan
Methi Mutter Malai
As the name states the main ingredients are Methi (Fenugreek leaves), Mutter (Green Peas) and Malai (Cream). The actual recipe calls for fresh Methi leaves but I can’t usually source them here in London so my version uses the dried leaves (Kasuri Methi) – you will find it in any Indian store, in the spiceContinue reading “Methi Mutter Malai”
Cous cous salad
Lovely, light salad, perfect to serve as a side dish alongside barbecue meats or it’s good as a main meal too. It is easy to make and takes less than 20 mins including the chopping. Ingredients Method: Place the cous cous in a bowl, add paprika, cumin powder, salt and just enough boiling water toContinue reading “Cous cous salad”
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”
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”
Garlic Beans with Parmesan
This is a very simple recipe and can be served as a side. I served it with lamb parmigiana and tomato salad. Ingredients:- 300 gms runner beans (sliced diagonally) 4 cloves of garlic (chopped finely) 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil Method: Boil the sliced beans in saltedContinue reading “Garlic Beans with Parmesan”
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