This is a very quick dal which is healthy and comforting. It can be eaten with pulao rice or just as it is as a soup. The lentils I’m using are the quickest cooking ones available and only take 12 minutes. Ingredients2 tbsp sunflower/rapeseed oil1 onion, roughly chopped1 tsp cumin seedshandful fresh curry leaves (if available)3 garlic cloves, chopped2 carrots, … Read More
Matar is peas. You can make paneer at home if you can’t find it using this recipe. The sweetness of the peas and the spiced masala make this a delicious meal. Ingredients2 onions, finely choppedSunflower oil1 tsp cumin seeds3-4 cardamom pods2 bay leaves2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 thumb ginger, finely chopped1 tin chopped tomatoes1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp … Read More
Papdi means pastry, and this is a quick and easy recipe for Papdis which are a delicious snack to eat with dips, hummus or chutney, or scrunched up as a chaat. Ingredients100g plain flour¼ tsp salt¼ tsp chilli powder¼ turmeric powder¼ tsp garam masala¼ tsp carom seeds1 tbsp dried fenugreek leavesSunflower oil Method – In a large bowl, add the … Read More
Comforting, light and delicious! The flavour of the tarragon and lime in the salad dressing complement the lemony chicken perfectly. Ingredients 1 whole chicken leg on the bone (or 2 thighs or 2 drumsticks)thumb-size piece of ginger, grated2-3 garlic cloves, gratedjuice and zest of 1 lemonfreshly ground black peppersalt1 tsp dark soy sauce2 tsps sunflower, vegetable or olive oilsalad leavescherry … Read More
Pav bhaji with a twist – a quick and easy way to prepare it at home, using store cupboard spices, ready in 30 minutes! Ingredients2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped2 tbsp sunflower oil2 onions, finely choppedthumb-size piece of ginger, finely chopped2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 red pepper, chopped1 green pepper, chopped3 tomatoes, chopped1 tsp salt1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ground … Read More
A great way to cook seasonal asparagus, this is a lovely quick vegetarian stir fry, ready in minutes. The paneer absorbs all of the flavours of the chaat masala and goes really well with the asparagus.
This recipe uses basic store cupboard spices and is so simple to prepare, simply pop it in the oven and you can relax while it cooks!Serves 4 Ingredients1 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp coriander seeds6-8 cardamom pods2 onions, finely chopped2 tbsp butter2 tbsp of sunflower oil2 potatoes, peeled and quartered2 green chillies, whole with a slit cut along the length1 tsp … Read More
Perfect at any time of year, but especially great in the summer, this is one of my favourite recipes and the Baharat spices really add a lovely middle eastern hint. Allow enough time to marinade the chicken before you want to start cooking for maximum flavour!
A delicious egg yoghurt curry with onions and peppers. Dried fenugreek leaves add to the beautiful flavour and the egg yolks give extra richness and depth to the sauce.Serves 4 Ingredients12 eggs2-3 tbsp sunflower oil2 onions, finely chopped1 green pepper, chopped1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick1tsp cumin seeds2tsp ginger garlic paste200g passata4tbsps natural yoghurt1 tsp salt1 tsp turmeric1 tsp garam masala1 … Read More