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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 […]
When I first moved up to Johannesburg in 2011 the one thing I always craved was a good plate of Indian food like my grandmoms. Back then I couldn’t cook to save my life so I opted to live of boxed chicken schnitzels and 2 minute noodles, tragic I know! I looked forward to every […]
A new take on the classic, complimented by smokey chipotle peppers making this dish incredibly delicious. Ingredients Meatballs 1 large egg ¾ cup breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 500g minced chicken Chipotle Butter Sauce 2 tablespoons ghee/butter 1 medium onion, grated 4 teaspoons garlic paste […]
Now I don’t know how this dish came about but what I do know is that it is absolutely, incredibly delicious. This dish reminds me so much of my Grandmom who lives +- 250km away from me, this is one of her favourite dishes. What I love the most is the gravy and how it […]
Ingredients to prep rice 2 cups rice 2 whole cinnamon sticks 3 green elachi pods 1/2 tsp tumeric powder Teaspoon of salt Method for Rice Precook the rice by boiling with the cinnamon sticks, elachi, tumeric and salt. Strain and set aside. Method for Chicken & Prawn 1 kg prawns 500g chicken fillets 1 onion […]
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