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Fish Curry Ingredients4 tbsp olive oil½ tsp methi seeds1 tsp jeera seeds1 tsp mustard seeds2 onions2 sprigs curry leaves5 cloves garlic, minced6 large tomatoes4 green chillies4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp masala1½ tsp coriander powder1½ tsp cumin powder2 tsp tomato paste1 ½ kgs fresh fish, cleaned and sliced2 tbsp tamarind paste, adjust by adding more […]
Curry Butter Ingredients 1 head of garlic2 tbsp olive oil250g Kerrygold butter, at room temperature, plus extra for frying 1 shallot, finely sliced1 sprig of curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp ground black pepper2 red chillies, deseededSalt to taste Method Preheat oven to 180C.Slice the top of the garlic […]
Kuku Paka Ingredients2 tsp garlic, crushedJuice of 1 lemon1/2 tsp salt2 tsp chilli powder1 kg boneless chicken thighs1 large onion1 roma tomato3 green chilliesHandful coriander leaves2 Tbsp Ghee or olive oil1/2 tsp ground black pepper1/2 tsp turmeric powder1.5 tsp coriander powder1.5 tsp cumin powder400ml unsweetened coconut milkBasmati rice, for servingFresh coriander, for serving MethodAdd the […]
Beef Curry Ingredients1 kg beef shin, cut into pieces2 tbsp olive oil or ghee1 cinnamon stick1 bay leaf3 green chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 large onion, finely chopped2 teaspoons ginger and garlic paste4 teaspoons kashmiri chilli powder4 teaspoons masala1.5 teaspoon dhania powder1.5 teaspoon jeera powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder2 jam tomatoes, grated or finely chopped4 UTD potatoes, […]
Paneer Butter Masala Ingredients1 tbsp ghee1 bay leaf1 cinnamon stick4 cloves1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste2 large onions, thinly sliced8 large tomatoes, pureed15 cashews, raw1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon red chili powder3 tsp Kashmiri chili powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala2 teaspoon sugar, adjust according to your taste1 tbsp tomato pasteSalt or to taste1/2 cup […]
Crayfish Curry Ingredients2 tbsp EVOO2 large onions, finely chopped1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste2-4 green chilli, sliced2 roma tomatoes, pureed2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp dhania/coriander powder2 tsp jeera/cumin powder1 tsp turmeric powder800g-1kg crayfish tails1/2-1 cup of water, to add as neededSalt to tasteJuice of 1/2 a medium-sized lemon1/2 tsp garam masalaFresh coriander, to garnishWarm […]
Palak Paneer Ingredients500g paneer2 tbsp ghee2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped1 tsp methi seeds1 tsp ground jeera1 tsp ground dhaniaSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste2 garlic cloves, minced2 tsp ginger, minced2 large tomatoes, pureed2-3 green chillies, crushed800g fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped1/4 – 1/2 cup water1/3 cup cream1 tbsp lemon juice MethodMelt 1 tbsp ghee […]
One of my favourite veggie curries, it is delightful and spicy. You’ll love it!Happy New Year Everyone!! I hope you had an amazing new year celebration and kept well and safe. We stayed home and fell asleep on the couch at around 10 PM, yep we’re living the life! The new year also brings about […]
Pumpkin Curry Ingredients:1 kg pumpkin, cubedOil for cooking1 cinnamon stick1 large onion, finely diced4 cloves garlic, grated finely1 sprig curry leaves1 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds4 whole green chillies, sliced5 dried red chilliesSalt to tasteSugar to taste¼ cup chopped dhuniaMethi powder Method:1. Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat, add sliced onion, […]
Good morning, praying you all are safe and well. Please tell me I’m not the only one carrying a food baby from being in isolation this past week? I woke up this morning craving this hearty dish, and I thought why not share the recipe with you to spoil your family with as well. Hope […]
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