Ingredients: 250g pork mince 1 shallot, very finely chopped some fresh coriander, chopped ¼ tsp hot cayenne pepper 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp salt freshly ground black pepper groundnut oil for frying Method: Put all the ingredients (except oil) into a large bowl and mix well using your hands. Divide the mixture into 8 […]
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Asian style sweet potato cakes
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato (about 400g) 3-4 spring onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped ½ tsp grated ginger 1 green chilli, chopped ¼ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground coriander Some chopped fresh coriander or parsley (optional) Lime wedges and salad leaves to serve Method: Peel the sweet potato. Coarsely grate about a […]
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Achari chicken curry
Ingredients: For the curry: 1 tbsp groundnut oil 4 good-sized chicken thighs, skinned but with bone in 1 onion, chopped 1 large clove garlic, chopped 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 1 tsp achari spice mix (see below) ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp ground coriander 1 tsp salt 2 tsp sherry vinegar 1 cinnamon stick 3 […]
Ingredients: 1 free-range chicken 1 cup natural yoghurt (not low fat) handful of chopped fresh coriander couple of glugs of olive oil 1 tbsp garam masala 2 tsp sea salt 1 large clove garlic, crushed 2 small onions, peeled and cut into thick slices Method: Joint the chicken into 8 pieces – legs, thighs and […]
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Lamb mince curry
Ingredients: 250g lamb mince Groundnut oil for frying 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 3 cardamom pods, bashed until slightly opened 3 cloves 3-5cm piece of cinnamon stick Half tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds Half tsp fenugreek seeds 2 dried red chillies, deseeded 1 […]
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp salt 3 dried chillies 2 tblsp ginger 10g lemongrass 2 tblsp onion or shallot 1 tsp shrimp paste 1 tsp turmeric Method: This is pretty simple, put all the ingredients into a liquidiser or a pestle and mortar to combine them. To make it easier add a little water. This will make […]
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Rosemary risotto
Ingredients: 1.5 litres chicken or vegetable stock Salt and pepper 500g very ripe plum tomatoes (can use tinned) 50g butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 head celery, white tender parts only, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped 300g risotto rice […]
Ingredients: 1.5 litres chicken or vegetable stock salt and pepper 175g ricotta cheese 3 tbsp olive oil 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 300g risotto rice 100g fresh basil leaves, finely shredded 100g parmesan, grated Method: Heat the stock and check for seasoning. Break up ricotta with a fork. Heat oil in large pan and […]
Ingredients: 1 small squash (e.g. butternut), peeled and cut into small chunks 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 100g-125g chorizo, sliced or cut into chunks 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 orange or red pepper, chopped 1 tsp smoked paprika Half tsp dried chilli flakes Half a tin (200g) chopped tomatoes […]
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Pumpkin Risotto
It’s hard to beat risotto for comfort food, this pumpkin risotto has a great sweet flavour. The butter and parmesan at the end is essential.