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Tandoori leg of lamb roast recipe Ingredients for marinade –2.5kg – 3kg bone in leg of lamb 1 ½ cups yoghurt 6 tbsp lemon juice 6-inch piece ginger, minced 2 tbsp ginger and garlic paste 2 tbsp garam masala 2 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp chilli powder ½ tsp nutmeg 2 tsp […]
Gulgula Recipe Ingredients 190g Cake flour 50g Granulated sugar ¼ tsp Bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp Baking powder 1.5 tbsp Desiccated coconut 1 tsp elachi powder 150ml Cold milk Vegetable Oil, for deep frying Method In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, desiccated coconut, cardamom powder, and sugar. Mix well. […]
The Best Vada recipe (Veda recipe) Ingredients500g yellow split peas8-10 dried red chilli4-5 green chilli1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste1 medium-sized onion, finely diced1 cup coriander, chopped1.5 tsp Jeera seeds, lightly toasted2 tsp salt500ml Helios Pure Sunflower Oil, for deep frying Method1. Rinse and soak the yellow split peas overnight.2. The next day rinse and […]
Chocolate Kataifi Chocolate Burfee IngredientsKataifi topping30g ghee or unsalted butter150g kataifi pastry300g white chocolate, melted Pistachio Burfee180g castor sugar280ml water50g ghee or unsalted butter80g pistachio paste400g full-fat milk powder1.5 tsp ground elachi200g ground roasted pistachios Methodfor the Pistachio BurfeePrepare a 23×23 cm baking tin with baking paper and set aside.In a large saucepan on medium […]
Burfee Popcorn Ingredients300g caramel popcorn, store bought150g white chocolate3 tbsp Klim1 tsp elachi powderNibbed almonds, to garnish MethodPlace the caramel popcorn on a baking tray prepared with baking paper, and set aside.Add chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 15-second intervals until fully melted.Add the Klim and elachi powder to the melted chocolate and […]
Wedding style soji Ingredients 250g Butter 180g semolina 1 litre full cream milk 250g condensed milk, adjust sweetness to your liking 1 tsp elachi powder 1 large cinnamon stick 1 tsp egg yellow powder To serve 1 tin Nestles Cream Slivered almonds Method Preheat oven to 180C. In a large pan on medium heat, add […]
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 […]
Crispy Potato Bhajias with Spicy Salsa IngredientsFor the potato bhajias300g chickpea flour1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp fenugreek leaves, crushed1/2 tsp chilli powder1 red chilli, minced2 tsp salt220 ml water1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped4 large potatoes500ml oil for frying For the salsa1/2 cup chopped onion4 jalapeno, diced400g canned crushed tomato1/4 […]
Puri Ingredients240g cake flour, plus extra for kneading2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted1.5 tsp baking powder3/4 cup lukewarm milkPinch of salt500ml vegetable oil, for frying MethodAdd cake flour, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl. Add in the melted butter and mix.Add in the warm milk and mix till combined, add more flour if needed […]
Naan Ingredients170g Cake flour100g Bread flour1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons lukewarm water70g plain yoghurt30g butter, melted1 1/2 tsp instant yeast1 tsp sugar1 1/2 tsp salt GarnishesMelted butter, to brush over cooked naanFresh coriander, to garnish MethodIn a large bowl combine all the dough ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough is formed. Knead the dough […]
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