Indian food

Masala-matar-paneer

Masala Matar Paneer

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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

Chetna's Green-beans-and-potato-sabji

Green Beans & Potato Sabji

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This Alu Sabji is really simple, healthy and delicious. It still has a bite but isn’t super crunchy and raw which is how a Sabji should be to absorb all the spices. Eat as a topping on sourdough or chapati or have with Tarka dhal on the side. Ingredients 1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp black mustard seeds4 large plum tomatoes, … Read More

Chetna's Jeera-chicken-&-pulao

Jeera Chicken & Pulao

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Make this cumin and black pepper chicken sabji with onion pulao in just 30 minutes. Simplicity at its best! Ingredients2-3 tbsp sunflower oil3 red onions, thinly slicedHeaped tsp cumin seeds1 tsp salt½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric1 tsp garam masala½ tsp black pepper1 tsp ground cumin5 boneless and skinless chicken thighs, cut into bitesize piecesBunch fresh coriander Method– Start by … Read More

Chetna's Courgette-onion-pakora

Courgette Onion Pakora

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The rice flour makes this super easy pakora so crispy! Eat with coriander chutney or even on sliced white bread with mayo and ketchup! Ingredients2 fresh baby courgettes2 garlic cloves1 red onion, chopped1 green chilli, sliced½ tsp chilli powder½ tsp salt6 tbsp gram flour (70g)Sunflower oil4 tbsp/50g rice flour Method– Slice ends off the courgettes and coarsely grate into a … Read More

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 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

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