Simple recipe with a few pantry staples, but the result is absolutely gorgeous, perfect for a mid week meal. I used full fat crème fraiche for this recipe, whilst it turned out well next time I will stick to half fat, to make it healthier. Ingredients: Method: Heat the olive oil and butter in aContinue reading “Chicken Tarragon”
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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”
Honey mustard salmon served with pan fried baby potatoes and tender-stem broccoli
This is a super easy week night treat and was a great success Ingredients For Salmon: For baby potatoes: Method: Honey Mustard Salmon: Mix the honey, mustard, lemon and thyme and brush the fillets with the mixture. Heat a pan and brush with a little oil and place the fillets skin side on the pan.Continue reading “Honey mustard salmon served with pan fried baby potatoes and tender-stem broccoli”
Pan-fried Salmon with honey mustard glaze
It wasn’t barbecue weather over the weekend, but I fancied the salmon skewers so adapted the recipe and pan fried the fish and served it with rice and steamed veg. As you can see form the picture this also works, it tastes awesome. Ingredients: Method: Mix the honey, mustard, lemon and thyme and brush theContinue reading “Pan-fried Salmon with honey mustard glaze”
Salmon skewers
We had this recently at a bbq at our friends, the dish is simplicity itself but packs great flavours. Ingredients Method: Arrange the salmon and sugar snap peas on skewers. Mix all the other ingredients to make a marinade. Brush on top of the salmon and sugar snap peas. BBQ it for a few minsContinue reading “Salmon skewers”
Paneer tikka skewers
We had a bbq at ours yesterday and this one was a great hit, pics to follow as in all the activity yesterday I forgot about it! This will feed about 10 people so please feel free adjust the quantities depending on how many you are entertaining. The dish allows for scaling up and down.Continue reading “Paneer tikka skewers”
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”
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”
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