Heat oil in casserole and cook cumin seeds and onion over medium heat for 5-6 mins until onion is caramelised. Add garlic, ginger, potato, cauliflower, turmeric and chilli and turn until evenly coated with the spices. Add the tomatoes, salt and 300ml water. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 mins […]
In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, coriander, peppercorns, half the ginger, half the garlic, the lemon juice an some salt. Stir in the chicken and leave to marinade for 1 hour. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, then fry onion until soft and lightly browned. Stir in the garam masala […]
Fry half the onion in a little oil for a few minutes then add chicken – brown on all sides. Whizz the other half of the onion,1/4 cup water, the ginger and garlic to a fine paste and add this to the pan. Fry for a few minutes before adding the chillies, salt and pepper […]
Make a paste out of the garlic, turmeric, coriander, fennel, cumin and poppy seeds, dried chilies, peppercorns, salt and water (grind up in a pestle and mortar or use a small whizzer). Fry off the onion in a little groundnut oil then add the spice paste and ginger. Fry for a few minutes. Then add […]
This is a classic recipe for chicken and cashew nut curry. In a large frying pan (without oil), dry roast the coconut, garlic, ginger, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chillies, cloves and cinnamon over a low heat for 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. Add half the cashew nuts and all the onion and roast for […]
Ingredients: 2 Medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 Onion, finely chopped A little groundnut oil Half a cup frozen peas Quarter cup of currants or sultanas 2 tbsp Chopped coriander 2 tbsp Lemon juice 1 tbsp Soy sauce 1 tsp Ground cumin Pinch of hot chilli powder (or half tsp chopped fresh chilli) […]
Ingredients: Small head of cauliflower or 1/2 a big one, cut into large florets Splash of groundnut oil 1 tbsp Black mustard seeds Large pinch asafoetida (or 1 sml onion finely chopped) 12 Curry leaves, pulled off the stalk (can use dried) Half tsp ground turmeric 4 Medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks […]
Ingredients: 1 large Cauliflower, cut into florets 2-3 medium Potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 8 tbsp Veg oil 3 medium Onions, finely chopped 5cm piece of Ginger, grated 2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped 1 Green chilli, finely chopped 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1/2 tsp Ground coriander 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Garam masala A grating […]
Put the yellow peas or daal into a pan with the salt and turmeric and 1 litre water. Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are soft. For the seasoning, heat the oil in a small frying pan and fry the garlic and chilli for a few […]
Ingredients: 8 Pappads (uncooked poppadoms) Stuffing: 1 tbsp Groundnut oil 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 tsp Finely chopped garlic 1 tbsp Finely chopped root ginger 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper Quarter tsp ground coriander Half tsp turmeric 200g Raw prawns, roughly chopped 100g Boiled potatoes, roughly chopped 1 tbsp Lemon juice Half tsp salt […]
Ingredients: 85g Wholemeal self-raising flour 85g Self-raising flour Pinch of salt 1 tsp Curry powder 115g Butter, cut into cubes 1 tsp Dark brown soft sugar 1 tbsp Sesame seeds 1 Egg yolk 1-2 tbsp Milk Topping: Milk to glaze 1-2 tbsp Sesame seeds Method: Sift flours, curry powder, and salt into a bowl. Rub […]
Ingredients: Finger length piece of ginger, chopped 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 4 chicken breasts, cut into cubes Juice of 1 lemon 5 tbsp Thick natural yogurt 1 Green chilli, roughly chopped 1 Bunch fresh coriander, chopped Big handful of basil 1.5 tbsp Garam masala 1 tbsp Oil Lime quarters, raita and salad leaves to […]
Ingredients: 75g Gram flour (you can use 50g gram flour and 25g self-raising flour for a lighter bhaji) 1 tsp Cumin seeds 1 Green chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp Ground coriander 1 tsp Turmeric 1 tsp Salt Half a tsp mixed spice 4 tbsp Water 1 Large onion, thinly sliced 1 Small potato, peeled and […]
Ingredients: 225g Raw prawns, shelled and de-veined 2 large handfuls Fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped 2 Tomatoes, halved and sliced 2 tbsp Groundnut oil half tsp Mustard seeds half tsp Onion seeds 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated 1 Green chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Fresh coriander, chopped 1 Lime 2 Indian […]
Ingredients: Small head of cauliflower or 1/2 a big one, cut into large florets, Splash of groundnut oil, 1 tbsp Black mustard seeds, Large pinch asafoetida (or 1 sml onion finely chopped), 12 Curry leaves, pulled off the stalk (can use dried), Half tsp ground turmeric, 4 Medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, […]