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Onion Bhajes are very similar to Punjabi pakoras, with a subtle spicing difference and of course a combination of red or white onions, it’s a savoury dish I make without fresh coriander, saving that for the delicious and fresh tamarind dip which accompanies these little crispy fried, dumplings. Bhajes are one of those speedy dishes […]
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Chapaties or roti are the daily staple bread in many Asian homes, we each have our own style and the recipe I share is a typical Punjabi recipe, the wheat flour is traditional atta, available in many Asian stores and larger supermarkets, I always choose medium flour, which is healthier than the white and not […]
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This chilli sauce is bright, full of flavour and brings any dishes to life. Spoon it over fresh bhajes, with your omelettes, grilled meats and salads. It’s a fresh, vibrant and spicy sauce that will sit in your fridge for a week Three chillies have been recommended and I tend to use fresh red ones, […]
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Makki di roti are delicious flatbreads, cooked on a tava (flat frying pan) but shaped with your hands, not on a board. They are made from corn flour and usually eaten with saag, primarily a Punjabi bread, crunchy on the outside and soft inside. It is gluten free and typically eaten with saag. ** The […]
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Hit them with spice, flavour, crunchy texture and some seriously good vegetables is my motto when making pakoras. Pakoras are the first thing I ever learnt to cook in the Indian Kitchen, I used to sneak to the girls’ youth club and that’s where I learnt. I wasn’t allowed to go to the youth club, […]
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A very popular Punjabi breakfast, stuffed flat breads, they can be eaten any time of the day, simply delicious with some yoghurt, pickles, daal or just a nice cup of masala chai (tea). These stuffed flat breads are cooked in a frying pan and such a treat when home made. The traditional Indian mum […]
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A seasonal and very popular curry, it’s one of the bases I use for my WI demos, sweet, healthy, moreish and uses up pumpkin, I have been known to freeze raw, peeled and chopped pumpkin and just pop it into the curry. The addition of chickpeas adds protein, I like them to mush down to […]
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My most requested recipe, here it is, how to make basic, simple rice. I have said it takes longer in the recipe than it actually does as you soon become a whizz, but take your time until you get used to the recipe, it’s so easy. My top tips are to soak the rice, drain […]
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These spicy, stir-fried baby potatoes have become a firm favourite with my friends and family. The potatoes can form part of an Indian banquet, served with salad and grilled chicken or in a wrap with some cooling raita and fresh salad. My style of cooking is very traditional with a healthier twist, so I use […]
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There are so many ways of making a tamarind chutney that, as per usual, I shall give you the basic recipe, adding alternatives and additions so you can create your favourite flavours, I am sure you will agree, that’s what home cooking is all about? The finished Tamarind chutney is usually teamed up with a raita (yoghurt […]
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A delicious vegetable Jalfrezi, bursting with flavour. A quick, easy and very tasty dinner.
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A little Christmas favourite, triangular pastry parcels willed with a delicious filling. If you can season these well, they will be far superior to anything you have ever had before, I promise you. Somosas are complicated, time consuming and am always disappointed when trying others and I have decided that making them myself is the […]
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