Ingredients (for 2 persons; serve over noodles or rice for a heartier meal)For the soup: 2 cups of salt-free chicken stock 1 cup of water 2 spring onions, chopped into long pieces. 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated 1/2 tsp of fish sauce Salt to taste Chilli flakes to taste A handful of vegetables of…
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Fiery carrot and fennel soup with tomato and chive salsa
Portions: 2 generous bowls Ingredients and method: For the soup: 1 tbsp of olive oil 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely minced Half a large bulb of fennel, roughly chopped 2 carrots, diced into small pieces 1 ripe tomato, diced 1/2 tsp of salt 3/4 large red chili , minced (save the rest of the chili for…
Meat balls and beans pasta bake
Portions: Serves 4 Ingredients: 250 grams of lean minced meat of any kind; I have used chicken 1 can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, half for the meat balls and the rest saved for later 1 tsp of onion powder 1/2 tsp of salt for the meat balls and more to taste for…
Hot pork belly with aromatic sticky rice and gingered veggies
Portions: Serves 2 Ingredients: For the rice: 1 cup of glutinous rice washed and soaked in water for at least 4-5 hours For the hot pork: 300 to 350 grams of pork belly with rind, cut into large chunks; keep these chunks fairly large (I keep them strips of 1 inch X 5 inches each)…
Pork, broccolini and green beans in oyster sauce
Portions: Serves two perfectly as a light low-carb, high-protein meal or as a starter. Serves two to three well as a side served with noodle or rice dishes. Ingredients: Thin cut pork loin, about 100 grams each: 3, dried thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces; feel free to use shoulder steaks or any other quick…
Harissa and ras-el-hanout flavoured couscous with chickpea and greens served with assorted veggie fritters and harissa and garlic yoghurt dip
A melange of flavours and textures, this dish is an absolute treat for the senses. A harmonious balance of spicy and soothing, crunchy and creamy, sharp and sweet, every bite is as exciting as the first. Portions: Serves two generously on its own. Perfect for 3-4 if served as a side with proteins such as…
Spaghetti aglio olio with assorted seafood
An absolute treat perfect for those busy/lazy days when no longer than 20 minutes shall be spent in the kitchen Portions: Generous for three on its own; perfect for four with a side salad (I love some arugula and baby plum tomatoes with this) or sauteed asparagus, mushrooms and green beans Ingredients: 250 grams of…
Creamy spinach and basil soup
The perfect bowl of nourishment, this creamy spinach and basil soup makes you all warm and cozy while keeping the calories in check. Quick and easy, this recipe provides the much needed comfort on a chilly autumn/winter night. Portions: Serve with warm bread or/and croutons and enjoy a filling meal for two. Great for three/…
Oven roasted piri piri chicken drumsticks with tangy veggie salad
These piri piri chicken drumsticks are healthy, easy to make, budget-friendly and deliciously juicy… An absolute favourite! Portions: Great for three with some carbs. We love it with roasted potatoes/ fries and/or a small serving of rice. Perfect on its own as a satisfying low-carb meal for two. Effort: Hardly any; it takes 5 minutes…
Fish and greens stir fried with chilies, soy and onions and served with glutinous rice
My colleagues are an awesome lot. Besides being busy and getting lots of cool stuff done, we have our fair bit of banter. From zombies to philosophy, our discussions revolve around all the pressing issues that one can think of. And every so often, someone poses the very important question “what would be your last…
Apples, sausages and potato bake with sauteed green beans
So after a week of great fun and adventure, I am back from an amazing holiday feeling recharged and ready to take on the world. A very predictable aftermath, my first day back is incredibly busy having to juggle my job, unpacking, cleaning and all of the other mundane yet necessary chores leaving me with…
Adraki palak dal or red lentil stew with spinach and ginger
As I look back at my childhood, I find it hard to remember a day when a big pot of my mom’s masur daal (red lentil stew) wasn’t bubbling away in the kitchen filling our home and our hearts with its heady aroma. Owing to Assamese dietary habits and lentil’s mighty protein content, masur daal…
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