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
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
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
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
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
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.
