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”
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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”
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”
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”
Butter Garlic Crab with a twist
I used frozen blue crabs that I sourced from my local Sri Lankan store. This shop stocks all the veg and spices that I would normally find in a local shop back home in Mumbai. It is an absolute gem of a shop and for the first time I bought the crabs -I’m a littleContinue reading “Butter Garlic Crab with a twist”
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