Simple wholesome recipe Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati rice 1/2 cup dal (Moong Dal is usually preferred but I used red lentils or masoor dal) 1 cup Mixed vegetables (I used frozen mixed veg- peas, french beans, carrots etc) 1 ghee (optional) 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp Asafoetida powder Salt to taste 1 tbsp oilContinue reading “Dal Khichdi”
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Chicken rolls
These are simple to make and absolutely delicious. I made these with a spicy chicken mince filling, but you can make lamb mince rolls or even a vegetarian potato and peas filling or spinach and cheese, everything works! Ingredients: 1 all butter puff pastry sheet Sesame seeds 1 tbsp Milk 1 All butter puff pastryContinue reading “Chicken rolls”
Aloo Mutter
I have previously posted Mutter Paneer, this version has potatoes (Aloo) instead of Paneer. It is a lovely dish and can be served with rice or chapatties and tastes fabulous. Ingredients:- 2 cups frozen peas 1/2 cup fried onions (or 1 large onion chopped) 8 baby potatoes or 2 large potatoes 2 large ripe tomatoesContinue reading “Aloo Mutter”
Chicken Tarragon
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: 430 gms diced chicken (Waitrose insists on packing dicedContinue reading “Chicken Tarragon”
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”
Smoked salmon with horseradish sauce and salad
Literally the recipe is in the title, so I am not going to do the ingredients and method. It is smoked salmon, served with salad dressed with balsamic vinegar and some horseradish sauce on the side. This was served as a starter at my sister in law’s house over Christmas and we were floored. SimpleContinue reading “Smoked salmon with horseradish sauce and salad”
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: 2 Skin on salmon fillets 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp whole grain mustard Juice of half a lemon 2 tsp thyme leaves (chopped) tenderstem broccoli For baby potatoes: 400 gms baby potatoes (sliced) 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp cayenneContinue 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: 2 Skin on salmon fillet 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp wholeContinue 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 2 skinless boneless salmon fillets (cut into one inch pieces) Sugar snap peas 2 tsp honey 1 tbsp whole grain mustard 1/2 tsp cumin 2 tsp thyme 2 tbsp lemon juice Method: Arrange the salmonContinue 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”
