Best COFFEE WALNUT easy loaf cake!
A must try bake in my books, this is simply delicious. Full recipe on my website www.chetnamakan.co.uk
And full video on my #youtube channel #foodwithchetna enjoy!
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FESTIVE MEALS - Veg Kofta Curry
A dish created with @rajahspices that you can prepare in advance and relax on the day!
Make the curry in advance and you can freeze till time for Diwali dinner. Also make the kofta mixture before hand and fry them fresh when serving, all this making it super easy and giving you more time to spend with family and friends.
For the kofta -
2 potatoes, boiled
225 gms paneer, grated
1 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chaat masala
2 tbsp cornflour
Mix it all up (this mixture can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days)
Shape into small balls and fry in hot oil until golden
For the puree -
2-3 tbsp oil
3 onions, chopped
50 gms cashewnuts
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch ginger, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
Cover and cook for 15 minutes the blitz to a puree
For the curry -
3-4 tbsp oil
1 cinnamon stick
6 cardamom pods
1 bay leaf
Add the puree with 200 ml water, cover and cook for 15 minutes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
(you can store this mixture in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze it)
When ready to eat add -
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
1 tsp honey
3 tbsp double cream
Add the fried koftas to the curry and then serve!
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FESTIVE MEALS - Shahi Chicken Curry!
This Diwali make this showstopping CHICKEN CURRY, thats creamy, delicious and packed with flavour. Cooked in my @hexclad @hexclad_europe range this is easy to make and great for sharing.
For the marinade -
300 gms yogurt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric
2 tsp ground cumin
8 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 inch ginger, chopped
8 chicken thighs (no skin, on the bone)
6 chicken drumsticks (no skin, on the bone)
Mix all the above together and let it marinate for an hour or overnight
For the onions -
5 onions, thinly sliced
shallow fry for 15 minutes then strain
For the almonds -
60 gms almonds, soaked overnight
Peeled and blitzed with 3 tbsp milk
For the curry -
2 tbsp oil
2 cinnamon sticks
8 green cardamom
2 bay leaves
2 star anise
3 black cardamom
2 tsp cumin
Let it sizzle for a minute
Add the chicken with 100 ml water
Cook on high heat for 10 minutes
Add half the onions and almond paste and 100 ml water
Cover and cook for 35 minutes
2 tbsp methi and the rest of the onions
Mix and serve
Enjoy! x
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This Diwali, @rajahspices has challenged my daughter to cook up one of our favourite dishes and she’s chosen CHOLE PURI! Diwali is such a special time, delicious food cooked with a lot of love can build memories that last a lifetime. It’s been so special to take time out to teach Sia a thing or two about spices.

Join us and take on the challenge of passing on one of your most-loved family dishes. I’d love to know what you’re making this Diwali.

For the chole -
400 gms chickpeas, soaked overnight
2 tea bags
2 tsp salt
2 onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp ginger and garlic
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
fresh coriander, finely chopped

For the puri -
300g chapatti flour
160ml water
Sunflower oil for deep-frying

Enjoy this feast with your family this Diwali.

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FESTIVE MEALS - little NIMKI!
Crispy layered pastry!
Full recipe in my book #chetnasindianfeasts and #youtube channel #foodwithchetna link in my profile! Enjoy x
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FESTIVE MEALS - special ‘Egg Biryani’ for your celebration meal. I am using the delicious @clarence_court Leghorn White eggs that work perfectly for this recipe.
8 onions, thinly sliced, shallow fried until golden
For the rice -
350 gms rice
6 cloves
6 green cardamom
6 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
Cook until 70% done, then drain
For the eggs -
10 Clarence Court Leghorn Whites
Cooked for 5 minutes, then peeled, slashed on top
2 tbsp oil
pinch of chilli
pinch of turmeric
Cook in spiced oil for a minute
For the masala -
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
4 green cardamom
2 onions, chopped, cook for 8 minutes
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch ginger, chopped, add to onions then cook for a minute
70 gms tomato puree, cook for 2 minutes
For the yogurt -
200 gms natural yogurt
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
50 ml water
Add this to the onions in the pan and cook for 5 minutes
Add the eggs and mix
In a pan start layering with 2 tbsp ghee, 1 green chilli, chopped
All the egg masala, keep 4 eggs out
All the rice
Handful of chopped coriander and mint
2 tbsp milk with pinch of saffron
All the fried onions
4 last eggs
Place the lid and cook on low for 25 minutes
Rest for 10 minutes
Enjoy x
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