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 […]
Mixed Dal Tadka
Tasty yet so simple to prepare, you can use two or more different types of lentils to create this satisfying dish, perfect with either naan, roti or rice. There’s nothing stopping you from just enjoy song a bowlful by itself… I used equal measures of red lentils and Bengal gram lentil. You could opt to […]
Easy Moong-Masoor Dal
This hearty recipe is all you need to warm up during these cold, grey and drizzly evenings bringing a fuzzy feeling of warmth from the inside out. Dal (lentil curry) forms an integral part of the staple Bengali diet and is present at most mealtimes in a every traditional household. Surprisingly simple, yet nutritiously satisfying, […]
Cauliflower and Lentil Curry tempered with Fennel, Cumin and Mustard Seeds
Where do I even begin! I have been run down most of the week struggling to teach my yoga class on Wedneaday and not able to go to the gym since Monday 😱 I was determined to make the day count so at the first sign of recovery I felt my creative juices flowing again. […]
Curried Red Lentil Stew
A simple, nutritious protein rich dish to be enjoyed as a meal in itself or served over a bed of rice. Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 40 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1.5 cups red lentils 1 red onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1″ root ginger, minced 1 tomato, chopped 2 celery sticks, diced […]