Mild and yet deliciously rich, Cashew Chicken Bhuna is my take on chicken Bhuna with the added indulgence of creamy cashew nut sauce. It pairs beautifully with rice, naan, Tandoori Rotis and chapatis and an oniony lemony fresh salad of cucumbers, tomatoes and chillis. Choose any low or no fat variety of Indian bread or…
Category: spicy
Pan-grilled Coriander and Lime chicken thighs
Bright, delicious and healthy, these pan-grilled lime and coriander chicken thighs work wonderfully whether you are looking to cook up a quick weeknight dinner or planning a barbeque over the weekend. These cook up just as easily on the grill as do in a pan. Options are limitless with this one; they are great over…
Easy Paneer Butter Masala
Rich and yet, subtle, Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy, delicately flavoured and mildly sweet dish made with tomatoes, panner, cashews, cream and all of such lovely things that’ve been caramelised, simmered and blitzed into the smoothest sauce. I make mine with whole spices for an intensely flavoured curry but we could just as easily…
Green Raita with herbs, veggies and spices
Packed full of flavour and goodness, this Green Raita with loads of herbs, veggies and spices is the perfect accompaniment to many Indian dishes. Pairing wonderfully with Indian breads, rice dishes and curries adding cool and yet, comforting freshness, my Green Raita can hold its own in a grand thaali complete with rich vegetarian and…
Oven baked popcorn chicken within sweet and creamy dip
My crispy popcorn chicken are perfect for dinner after a busy workday. Healthy, delicious and easy to make, I love serving them with my fresh veggie salad for a quick and satisfying meal. They also work wonderfully as a snack served alone or with fries or/ and onion rings and crudité; they are always a…
Green tea and ginger clear soup with chicken and steamed vegetables
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…
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…
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)…
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…
Korean spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki) with fish balls and eggs served with kelp, onion, bamboo shoot and gem lettuce stir fry
The perfect chilly winter night treat, the very delicious Korean favorite, hot and spicy Tteokbokki is as warm and cozy as it gets. Portions: A very generous meal for two; great as a snack for three, perhaps four. Effort: Quick and easy, these spicy rice cakes take no more than 30-40 minutes from start to finish….
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