Ingredients: 500g lamb shoulder, cut into large cubes, 200g blanched almonds, 2 tsp poppy seeds, 1 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp groundnut oil, 3 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cardamom pods, 8 curry leaves, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste(see Cook’s tip), 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, half tsp turmeric, 3 tsp ground coriander, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 3 limes 5 cardamom pods 150g caster sugar 2 ripe mangoes Small handful mint, chopped Method: Zest the limes and squeeze the juice. Smash open cardamoms and remove the black seeds. Discard the husks. Bruise the seeds using a pestle and mortar. Put seeds in a small pan with the sugar and about 1 […]
Ingredients: 100g whole cashew nuts 200g mangetout 200g green beans 200g baby sweetcorn 1 head broccoli, broken into florets groundnut oil for frying 2 tsp cumin seeds 3 garlic cloves crushed 2cm piece of ginger, grated 2 green chillies, chopped 1/2 lemon, juiced Small handful fresh coriander, chopped Salt and sugar Method: This Indian recipe […]
Ingredients: 1tbsp light olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp curry powder 1 red chilli, finely chopped 2 large tomatoes, chopped Half a cup of frozen peas 6 eggs, beaten Salt and white pepper Splash of cream (optional) 1 tbsp chopped coriander or […]
Ingredients: 750g potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 2 tsp brown mustard seeds 2 tbsp groundnut oil 2 medium onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp ginger, grated 1 tsp turmeric Half a tsp chilli powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garam masala 125ml/half a cup water 100g frozen peas 1 tbsp chopped […]
Ingredients: 1 tbsp garam masala Olive oil 2 salmon fillets 100g Puy lentils Half a red onion, sliced Juice of Half a lemon 1 garlic clove, crushed Handful of fresh coriander, chopped Lemon wedges to serve Method: Mix the spices with a little oil and rub all over the salmon. Leave for 15 minutes. Meanwhile […]
Ingredients: 500ml groundnut oil 1 and a half tbsp black or brown mustard seeds 1 finger length piece of ginger, finely chopped 3 green chillies, chopped 16 curry leaves (fresh or dried) 4 tuna loin steaks, about 1.5cm thick 1 tbsp turmeric a quarter of a red onion, very finely chopped Small handful chopped coriander […]
This is a great recipe for kedgeree, lovely for tea and breakfast!. First fry the onion and pepper gently in groundnut oil until soft and slightly coloured. Next add the curry powder and fry off for a minute or two before adding the rice to coat in the spice and onion mixture. Add the stock […]
Ingredients: 1 cinnamon stick 1 cardamom pod 2 tsp mustard seeds 2 green chillies, chopped 1 cm piece ginger, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 8 curry leaves (fresh or dried) 4 shallots (or 1 large onion), chopped 2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp tomato puree 400g tin coconut […]
Ingredients: 300g casserole pork 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 red chilli, roughly chopped half a tsp turmeric 3 cardamom pods, husks removed 2 whole cloves 5 peppercorns Quarter tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp cider vinegar […]
Ingredients: 2 tbsp veg oil 700g diced lamb shoulder 2 medium onions, cut into rings 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2.5cm ginger, grated 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp chilli powder 8 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed 4 whole cloves 300ml lamb stock or water 300ml single cream 50g […]