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 […]
Quorn Chicken Pieces
A quick yet delicious recipe with prepared with minimal fuss and very little prep time! With my kitchen currently undergoing a complete makeover, I wanted serve a freshly cooked home meal using available ingredients in my fridge/freezer. This one is also perfect my my uni-going daughter to whip up with ease so this one’s for […]
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 […]
Carrot and Celery Pasta
Serves: 2 small or 1 large portion Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Ingredients 100g pasta 1/2 large carrot 1 and half celery 1 and half spring onions 1-2 cloves garlic, finely sliced 2 tbsp olive oil salt, pepper fresh mint leaves Method Cook the pasta until al dente. Meanwhile, finely chop the […]
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 […]
One-Pot Paprika Chicken with Potatoes
I had just finished work at 5pm but had a class to teach at 6. With a little forward planning, I thawed the chicken during the day, but I needed to get things going pronto so dinner could be ready by the time I finished teaching at 7! A one pot meal seemed like the […]
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 […]