Sally Geldard

Chetna's Coconut-paneer-tikka

Coconut Paneer Tikka in 30 Minutes

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This is great for lunch or picnics and is ready to eat in just 30 minutes! Ingredients200g natural yoghurt1 tbsp tandoori masala½ tsp salt450g ready paneer3 onions, thinly sliced2 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp black mustard seeds1 tbsp urad dhalFresh curry leaves2 dried red chillies60g fresh coconut¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder Method– Mix yoghurt, tandoori … Read More

Chetna's Tamarind-aubergine-curry

Tamarind Aubergine Curry

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So simple but tastes divine! Even though it’s ready in 30 minutes, it still really delivers on flavour. Ingredients1 aubergine cut into chunky fingers¼ tsp salt2 onions, thinly sliced2-3 tbsp sunflower oil1 tbsp dry roasted fennel seeds1 tsp ground ginger1 tsp chilli powder100-150ml water1 tsp sugar1 tsp tamarind paste Method– Cut the aubergine into chunky fingers and sprinkle the salt … Read More

Chetna's Butter-chicken-in-30-minutes

Butter Chicken in 30 Minutes

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This is a lovely comforting dish from my 30 Minute Indian book. Usually butter chicken is slow-cooked but this is a quick version that doesn’t compromise on flavour. Ingredients8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs cut into bitesize pieces (about 1”) For the Marinade3 tbsp natural yoghurt2 tbsp mustard/rapeseed/sublfowe oil3 garlic cloves, gratedthumb-sized piece of ginger, grated1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp … Read More

Chetna's Moong-dal-paratha-with-jeera-alu

Moonh Dal Paratha with Jeera Alu

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The combination of the dal paratha and the cumin potatoes makes this such a special dish. Ingredients For the Cumin Potatoes8 small-medium Maris Piper potatoes – peeled and chopped into small bitesize pieces2-3 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp cumin seedsA few fresh curry leaves2 red chillies1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground coriander2 tbsp water2 large … Read More

Chetna's Fried-chicken-burger

Fried Tandoori Chicken Burger

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The chicken on this pan-fried tandoori burger is so crispy and you can really taste the tandoori masala. Ingredients200g buttermilk¾ tsp salt2 tsp tandoori masala½ tsp black pepper4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (or breasts if you prefer)150g cornflourAdd ¼ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1 red onionred chilli powderlemon juice Method – Add buttermilk, salt, tandoori masala and black pepper to … Read More

Chetna's Brioche-buns

Brioche Buns

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Perfect burger buns – they are so easy!Makes 6Keep for 2-3 days and fine to freeze Ingredients320g strong white bread flour1 tsp salt1½ tsp fast-acting dried yeast1 tbsp caster sugar50g softened butter1 large egg125ml lukewarm water2 tbsp milk1 egg, beatenSesame seeds (black and white) for topping Method – Add flour to a bowl and then add salt to one side … Read More

Chetna's Raspberry-cake-with-almond-and-lemon

Raspberry Cake with Almond & Lemon

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This cake is light and fluffy with the refreshing, summery touch of lemon, almond and raspberry. It’s great for picnics! Ingredients For the Cake Batter200g caster sugar 200g self-raising flour (or plain flour + 2tsp baking powder)200g softened butter4 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp baking powderzest 1 lemon (unwaxed) For the Syrup50g caster sugar50ml water50ml almond liqueur/Amaretto (optional) Filling250g … Read More