Chana/Tuvar Dal Powder (Spice Mix from South India)
Dry fry the cayenne powder for about 15 seconds. Allow to cool. Powder the chana dal, cumin seeds, cayenne, salt and garlic powder/asafoetida together. Serve with hot rice and ghee/oil and thinly slivered onion on the side. You can try making it ... [... more]
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Aubergine Cutlets
This is a good recipe for when aubergines are in season and inexpensive. You can make tikki or cutlets from many seasonal vegetables. Tikki doesn't have to be the traditional aloo tikki alone. Serves 3-4 Bake the aubergine in a HOT oven, until ... [... more]
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Butter Dal Makhani - 1 (Kidney Beans & Black Gram)
Dal Makhani or Butter Dal is cooked on week-ends, family gatherings and special occasions. It takes longer to cook than the 'split' dals, but the result is worth it. If you cook Black Gram alone, it is called Mah ki Dal. Serves 4 Wash and soak ... [... more]
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Potato Choka
Traditional food, 2 servings about 30 minutes Boil potatoes until tender. Use a fork and mash it until no lumps found. Add other ingredients. Serve with stiff bread. 2 Medium sized potatoes [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Quiche Lorraine (Cheese and Onion Flan)
This used to be a popular lunch dish at our house when girls were young. They learnt to make it at their school later on and made it themselves as they grew older. Here, I have modified the recipe they used. Some variations are also given. You ... [... more]
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Tomato Sauce
1. In a medium saucepan heat the tomato sauce add all ingredients except the basil. 2. Bring to a simmer, check seasoning and stir in some basil. 1 tub/jar shop bought tomato sauce 1 tbsp, sundried tomato paste 2 tbsp black olives, chopped 1 tbsp ... [... more]
BBC |
Greek Meatballs or Koftae
When we had them in Cyprus they were made from Pork, but depending on where you go and who makes them they could be a mix of lamb and pork, pork, beef, beef and pork... you get the idea. Makes about 20 enough for 4 people. Keep all the ... [... more]
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Dark Chocolate Immersion
 An adventure into the deep, brooding flavours of 6 different dark chocolates in 36 bite-sized micro slabs. From fruity, St Lucian 70% chocolate to powerful 85% Ghanaian and 75% Tanzanian dark chocolate as well as exciting hints of chilli, Valencia orange [... more]
£18.00
Hotel Chocolat |
ProCook® Pasta Set Pasta Set
Enjoy fresh pasta everyday. Now you can with our professional pasta maker. It's so quick and easy. Attachments for spaghetti tagliatelle languini and lasagne ribbons are included plus an instruction booklet with full details on how to make pasta dough [... more]
£29.95
Pro Cook |
Fasolatha (Greek Bean Soup)
The Fasolatha (bean soup) Festival, originated in Florina, Macedonia, Greece, and is now a major cultural event in many Greek communities across the world. In the Northern hemisphere, the religious festival is traditionally observed near the ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Mooli Paratha
Mooli (known as Daikon in Japan) is eaten all over the Far East. It is actually a type of radish. This flat bread was first given to me by an Indian work colleague and was an instant hit. Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Dhansak Masala Spice Mix 2
Dhansak or Dhanshak masala is a little like Curry Powder or Sambhar Masala. If your family likes to eat Dhansak regularly, it is worth making extra and storing it in an airtight container. My family love Dhansak. This quantity is enough for ... [... more]
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Blackberry, Raspberry and Fennel Salad
Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Salad August August - Spiced Blueberry Sauce for Ice-cream [... more]
Vegetarian Society |
Sweet Peanut Soup
An easy to cook Asian's family style desert. Great for any occasions. Make sure your guest is not allergic to peanut in advance. ;-) 12 ounces shell-less skinless peanuts (available in Asian supermarkets) Soak peanut in water for 6- 8 hours. Cook ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Pitta Bread
This Cyprus/Greek Style Pitta bread is a flat wheat bread, extensively eaten in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. It is very similar to the Indian nan bread. It is made with white or whole wheat flour and yeast. Mix the flour, ... [... more]
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