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Mince curry is one of those recipes that doesn’t need reinvention — it just needs to be cooked properly. It’s the kind of dish that simmers quietly on the stove while the house fills with the smell of onions, spices and comfort. The kind you grew up eating with rice, roti or bread, and still […]
Fresh, simple, and quietly satisfying This chickpea salad is the kind of recipe you throw together once and then keep coming back to. No cooking, no fuss — just good ingredients doing what they do best. Crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, salty feta, fresh coriander and tender chickpeas, all finished with a light drizzle of balsamic […]
Kimchi Fried Rice Ingredients2 tsp sesame oil2 garlic cloves, minced200g exotic mushrooms, sliced thin if neededSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp gochujang1 tsp soy sauce1 cup kimchi3 cups cooked day old, coldSpring onion, sliced for garnishSesame seeds, for garnishFried egg, to serve Method Begin by straining the kimchi and reserving the […]
Aglio E Olio Ingredients300g spaghetti1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil6 large garlic cloves, thin slivers1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated3 tbsp butterSea saltFresh black pepperJuice of 1 lemon MethodBring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti, cooking until al dente 8-10 minutes, […]
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, […]
Who knew adding more veggies to my diet would be this simple and dare I forget mention DELICIOUS! I love this vegan chilli! It’s so warm and flavorful not to mention perfect for this cold weather. I whipped up a huge pot and served it for dinner last night and my kids loved it so […]
Crispy and delicious aloo tikki is a new favourite of mine. These spicy patties are the perfect snack and they make a great vegan burger patty alternative. I am currently binge watching Street Food on Netflix and after watching the Indian Street food episode I had to try these out for myself. Now I can’t […]
Most of my recipes are simple and absolutely delicious. This dish is no exception. With my husband observing Purtassi I decided to treat him to something I knew he’d just love! Here’s how I made it Ingredients 1 pineapple, hollowed out (keep pineapple flesh) 2 tablespoons of butter 1 pack Frys chunky soya strips 60ml […]
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