Stuffed Green Chillis
Let me just say, these chillis are NOT spicy! I fact, I have added chilli into the filling, which of course is optional. So don’t be afraid to try this out. I have used Turkish green chillis which have very little heat and you can equally use the shorter chilli peppers and deseed them take […]
Tuna Fish Patties
Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 20-30 mins Makes 10 kebabs Ingredients 1 tin flaked tuna, drained 4 medium potatoes, steam or boiled, peeled and mashed (I prefer steamed – retains nutrients) 1 spring onion, finely chopped 1-2 red or green chillies, finely chopped 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground […]
Chickpea & Rocket Salad
I just love this salad as a healthy, high protein, low-fat zingy variation of a desi chaat. Completely versatile as either a quick lunch or a starter dish, you can be as imaginative with the ingredients as you wish! Prep time: 10 mins Serves 4-6 Ingredients 480g chick peas (2×400 tins, drained) 1 medium or […]
Gluten-free Besan (Gram Flour) Rotis
Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Serves 4 Posting on demamd, this is a healthy, gluten-free easy alternative to regular chapatis which I have adapted from the mum-in-law – the inspiration behind much of my creative cookery 😊 A runny batter ensures the rotis are spread thinly and cook inside out without burning. […]
Fish Kofte
These super healthy, gluten-free Fish Kofte taste delicious with a fresh mint raita and can be served either as an appetiser or a side dish with any meal. Prior to cooking, the fish balls were rolled in rice flour and then coated very liberally with olive oil to give a light golden and slightly crispy […]
Chasing away the wintry blues
I had promised myself an early night, but instead, I found myself writing up recipes for this week’s advanced class and then landing here. Oh well, so much for catching up on sleep… With the chilly weather and uninspiring November rain settling in, we look for pleasure in creature comforts, being the forever wanting mortals […]
All Things Chai…
Chai for me is to be enjoyed on its own. Simple. No food required. I often long for a ‘dhaba’ (roadside restaurant) style desi (with reference to all things South Asian) chai. The last time I enjoyed the authenticity of sitting by a roadside kiosk at dusk, sipping a hot, sweet masala chai, was during […]