Goan Fish Curry
One of my absolutely favourite South Indian curries with just the perfect balance of mild tanginess and a hint of sweetness. You can vary the recipe by experimenting with other veggies such as green beans or broccoli, or skip completely! Indulge your taste buds and don’t forget to leave a comment 😊 Prep time: 10 […]
Aubergine Raita
This delicious raita can, alternatively, be prepared with courgettes. Either way it is a perfect accompaniment to any curry or biriyani dish. Serves: 3 – 4Prep time: 10 minsCooking time: 30 mins Ingredients 1 baby aubergine, sliced into very thin rounds3 tbsp oil (or more of needed)¼ tsp salt FOR THE YOGURT 1 cup yogurt […]
My Dad’s Prawn & Courgette Curry
Last weekend my girls and I visited my dad who has been cooking his own meals these days. A highly skilled head chef, having run his own Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants for over 40 years in the UK, he would rather not be making his own meals at this stage in his life, but circumstances […]
Bagara Baingan
When my younger daughter took off to university during the first year of the pandemic, it wasn’t long before she was back home again for much of the remaining year. When she eventually returned for her last semester it was the home cooked meals she missed the most. She was armed with my cooking kits […]
Bengali Potol Bhaja/Bhaji
Potol is the Bengali name for pointed gourd, a vegetable high on fibre and also a blood cleanser. Typically potol is shallow fried and enjoyed as a side dish along with curry and dal. As delicious as Begun Bhaji but a very different texture, it’s another one of my favourite home recipes which I grew […]
Fish Kofta Curry
16 fish koftas all gone! Always a good sign to hear I am sharing the take on my Kofta Curry recipe. Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 30 mins Serves 4 Ingredients For the Kofta 2 tins tuna in brine (drained well) 2 spring onions, finely chopped 1 tsp garlic paste or 1 clove, finely […]
Bund Gobi Bhaji (Stir Fried Curried Cabbage)
The Bengali name for this much underated dish is “Badhakopi Bhaji” which simply translates to “bound cabbage fry”. Using basic spices and panch phoron (Bengali five spice, also referred to as picking spices) to add depth and flavour, it’s verstile enough to fill up a wrap for a satisfying lunch or serve as side with […]
Spicy Indian Chilli
It was jacket potato night tonight – not by my choice, let me say – so it called for some Chilli to add to the usual ensemble. We had something for everyone, from a left over Chicken Curry from the previous night, the obligatory tuna mayo and grated cheese and, to add some colour and […]
Aloo Bhindi Masala (Potato and Okra Curry)
I wanted to create a vegan curry with a creamy sauce without the use of heavy ingredients. I prepared the curry base first and used a non-dairy milk to achieve the desired affect of a rich and smooth sauce, then simply threw in the veg. Here’s the recipe which can be adapted for making dishes […]
Vegetable Bhuna
This is a versatile recipe which can be prepared with your preferred combination of vegetables. I used celery, aubgerine, tomato and new potatoes, simply because they needed to be used up, but you can add petit pois, fine green beans or brocolli for a touch of green. Fresh vegetables work best, but if using frozens, […]