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 […]
Tagine-Steamed White Fish
In keeping with our Bengali traditional, but much to my parents’ disapproval of my aversion to eating fish, it was often a case of “Eat your fish!” at the dining table. More so than the proverbial peas. Ironically, as a Mother of two teens, I now find myself cooking fish in a variety of ways. […]
Spiced Lentil & Carrot Soup
Following a healthy diet doesn’t have to mean missing out on a good old bit of spice. You can always add some punch to the simplest of recipes by dry roasting some basic spices to bring out the flavours without the use of oil. Here’s a very simple soup recipe which I threw together for […]
Gluten-Free Braised Ginger Chicken
This is a quick and easy recipe which can be whipped on any week night and served with plain boiled rice to make a delicious, low fat meal. Cooking Time: approx. 40 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 chicken breast, cubed 1/2 red pepper, julienned 1/2 green pepper, julienned 1 small onion, […]