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”
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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”
Fry up!
I love a good full English breakfast and will always make the most of it when on holiday. Though I never really cooked it at home as I saw it as too much effort! Today as I had a day off I decided to try and the result was absolutely gorgeous breakfast in 30 minsContinue reading “Fry up!”
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”
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”
Scrambled Eggs on toast
Ingredients: 3 Eggs 1/4 cup Skimmed Milk Salt and pepper to taste Coriander leaves for garnishing Method: Add milk, eggs, salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well. Heat a non-stick pan and add the egg mixture. Maintain medium heat through out cooking Let the eggs set for one minute and then with aContinue reading “Scrambled Eggs on toast”
Gruyere Cheese Scones
It’s been a while since I posted anything, just been crazy busy and blogging took a backseat for a bit. As usually happens when I burn the candle at both ends I find myself today propped up on the sofa nursing a bad cold . The bright side, I finally have the time to addContinue reading “Gruyere Cheese Scones”
Coconut Chutney
This chutney is perfect with dosas, idlis or as a side dish at meals. The tempering is optional and the chutney tastes just as good without it. Ingredients: 1/4 coconut (grated or cut into small pieces) 4 dry red chillies (I used 2 Kashmir and 2 Madras varieties) 1 inch piece of ginger Tamarind (aContinue reading “Coconut Chutney”
Avocado Toast
This is my version of the ever popular Avacado Toast. Ingredients: 1 Avocado Salt and Pepper to taste Juice of half Lemon 2 tsp of Capers Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese (I used the Boursin Garlic and Herb cheese) Toasted Bread Slices Method: Peel, pit and mash the avocado. Add capers, salt, pepper and lemonContinue reading “Avocado Toast”
Mrs. Mack's Spice of Life! 