Recipes

Chetna's Chicken-bake

Chicken and Potato Traybake

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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

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger

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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!

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Chetna's Egg-yogurt-curry

Egg Yoghurt Curry

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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

Chetna's Brown-lentils-with-jaggery

Brown Lentils with Jaggery

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A great recipe for an ‘everyday’ vegetarian/vegan meal – brown lentils cooked beautifully with tomatoes. The jaggery adds a delicious sweetness to the spiced lentils. Ingredients For the Lentil Dhal3 tomatoes, finely chopped2 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp cumin seedsfresh curry leavestomatoes, chopped2 tsps ginger garlic paste1 tsp turmeric1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli400g brown lentils1 tbsp jaggery, grated (or dark brown … Read More

Pesto, Pepper & Mozzarella Stuffed Loaf

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This is a lovely make ahead recipe for a picnic loaf, using a simple cob or any round white loaf. Simply hollow out the loaf and fill with layers of delicious Mediterranean ingredients for the perfect picnic centrepiece. Ingredients1 white cob, or round loaf1 garlic clovepinch salt40-50g fresh basil leaves25g pine nuts, cashew nuts or almonds (or a combination)30g pecorino40g … Read More

Chetna's Peanut-masala-Stuffed-baby-aubergines

Peanut Masala Stuffed Baby Aubergines

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Baby aubergines are usually found in Asian supermarkets and have a quite different taste to larger aubergines. If you can’t find them though, you can substitute normal-sized aubergines, cut them into chunks. Leaving the peanuts in their skin really adds to the nutty flavour.Serves 4 IngredientsFor the Filling80g peanuts, skin on2 tbsp gram flour½ tsp salt½ tsp turmeric1 tsp ground … Read More

Easy Chicken or Vegetable Biryani

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An easy version of a biryani, a great one pot meal for sharing with friends. You can easily halve the quantities for a smaller meal, and swap the chicken for a range of vegetables for a vegetarian version. Ingredients4 onions, roughly chopped4-5 tbsp sunflower oilCinnamon stick2 bay leaves3-4 cardamom pods2-3 star anise2-3 cloves600g basmati rice4-6 garlic cloves3cm root ginger2 green … Read More

Home-baked Bread

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A perfect everyday recipe for a simple white loaf, or ‘cob’. This loaf has a beautifully crisp crust with light, fluffy crumb on the inside.Makes one loaf Ingredients400g strong bread flour8g salt8g fast action yeast30g unsalted butter, softened300ml waterolive oil Method– Add the bread flour, salt, fast action yeast and unsalted butter to an electric mixer. Mix well. – Add … Read More

Pepper and Cashew Nut Chicken Curry

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A very easy chicken curry recipe with a distinctive nutty flavour.  Classic Indian spicing and chicken thighs on bone maximise the flavour of this delicious curry.Serves 4 Ingredients50g raw unsalted cashew nuts3 medium onions, thinly sliced 4-5 tbsp sunflower oil3 – 4 green cardamom pods1 cinnamon stick2 bay leaves1 tsp cumin seeds4 tomatoes, chopped3-4 garlic clovers, choppedfresh ginger, finely grated8 … Read More

Potato and Onion Focaccia

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A simple recipe for a great summer bread, perfect for sharing at family picnics and barbecues with friends. Almost a meal in itself and delicious dipped in flavoured oil.Makes one loaf Ingredients500g strong white bread flour10g salt10g quick action dried yeast380-400ml lukewarm water60-70ml good quality extra virgin olive oilhandful of new potatoes, thinly sliced1 large red onion, thinly slicedpinch sea … Read More