Lamb koftas with spiced yoghurt
500g/1lb 2oz lean leg of lamb, all visible fat removed, cubed 1. First, make the spiced yoghurt. Combine all the yoghurt ingredients in a large bowl. Leave for an hour to allow the flavours to develop. 2. For the lamb koftas, soak the bulgar ... [... more]
BBC |
Vegetable Dhansak - 2
Dhansak or Dhanshak is a popular Parsee dish, each family has their own recipe. This is my concoction, based on recipes I found while surfing the net. My family love it. Serves approx 6 as a part of a main course. A handful of green, French ... [... more]
Mamta's Kitchen |
Tomatoes, Oven Roasted
These are very simple to make and are quite delicious. You can serve them as a side dish to an Indian or Non-Indian meal, or as a sandwich filling. Serves 4 Slice the tomatoes in halves. Place cut side up in a large oven-proof dish or ... [... more]
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Chilli and Garlic Chutney or Sauce
This sauce was created because I was clearing out the fridge, before going on a holiday! There was a packet of green chillies, some garlic, ginger and a few roots of fresh turmeric in my vegetable tray. I decided to put them all together in a ... [... more]
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Plum porridge
1. To make the porridge, heat the double cream, milk, vanilla pod, sugar and cardamom and let it infuse for 3-4 minutes. 3. For the plums, place the plums onto a hot griddle pan for 3-4 minutes. Serve on top of the porridge in a large bowl. 4 ... [... more]
BBC |
Understanding Food Intolerances
A guide to catering for guests with food intolerances, including gluten, dairy and nuts Understanding food intolerances can be difficult because some food intolerances are life threatening and others are greatly exaggerated. Nutritionists say ... [... more]
Cooks Essentials |
Peda-Condensed Milk Sweet
Peda is as popular a sweet as barfi/burfi in India. It is traditionally given as an offering to the Hindu Gods in temples and often used as 'prasad' after prayer meetings. It is a very simple sweet to make, but quite delicious. This recipe comes ... [... more]
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Kalakand or Misri Mawa - 2, Quick Version
Bottom picture; Kalakand outer circle, Coconut burfi inside, with silver 'varak'. Kalakand is one of the oldest and most loved milk sweet from Rajasthan and Northern province of Uttar Pradesh in India. This is a very quick recipe, takes ... [... more]
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Kachauri, Cornmeal & Dal Fried Bread
This recipe was given to me by my late mother in-law. Kachories are easy to make and quite delicious! - Mamta Grind the dry dal finely in a coffee grinder and soak in 1 cup of water for 1 hour. This is called 'pith-thi' Place all ingredients, ... [... more]
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Lamb's Liver, or Kidneys, Spicy & Stir Fried
Cut into 1 inch pieces. In case of kidneys, just split them into halves and then cut each piece into half. Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add to liver pieces, mix well, to coat each and every piece with the marinade. Leave aside for a ... [... more]
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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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Salmon in Pepper and Cream Sauce
Salmon is one of my favourite fish. A simple but tasty dish, this recipe is based on pepperd steak recipe, it is quite delicious. serves 4 Place pepper in a plate and put salmon in it, pink side down. Press gently, to cover with pepper. Heat oil ... [... more]
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Paratha with Wild Garlic Leaves
A bunch of fresh 'wild garlic' leaves, washed chopped very finely (approximately 2 cups). You can use garlic chives or garlic greens. Serve hot with a pickle of your choice and natural yoghurt (sada dahi). Jungli Garlic ke Patte ka Paratha Place ... [... more]
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Tomato salad
1. Mix the cherry tomatoes with the onion, herbs, seasoning, oil and garlic until combined. 2. For the croutons, heat the oil in a pan and fry the bread cubes for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden. 4. Transfer to a serving plate and ... [... more]
BBC |
Penang Laksa Noodles
This Malaysian dish is a complete meal in itself. It is sold all over Malaysia by street hawkers, You see them crowded by people during late mornings and lunch time. I have used fish and prawns here but you can also use Oysters, mussels and ... [... more]
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