Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 12 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 12 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Saturday 4 June 2011

Dhal Gosht ( Lamb cooked with Lentils)





Ingredients:


1-2 tbsp ghee
1 cup Massor Dhal 
1 tin 400g Green Lentils 
2-3 Onions, cut in chunks
1 large tomato, cut in chunks
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cardamom pods
3-4 cloves
4-6 peppercorns
3-4 dry red chillies
3-4 garlic, chopped
1 inch ginger ,chopped
2-3 bay leaves
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 kg lamb
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
2 green chillies, chopped
1 tsp garam masala
Freshly chopped coriander for garnish


Marinade for Lamb


1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp madras curry powder
2 green chilles, chopped finely
2 tbps ginger/garlic paste
4-5 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper for seasoning




Method:


1. Marinate the lamb overnight with the marinade.


2. In a pressure cooker, heat the ghee. Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamon, cloves, peppercorns, red chilli and bay leaves. Fry until the oil is infused with flavour. Then add the ginger, garlic, green chllies and onions. Saute until golden brown.


3. Add the lamb , stir until well coated . Add the dhal, green lentil and tomato, mix well.


4. Add enough water to cover the lamb or depending on gravy required and pressure cook for 3 whistles (or until lamb is tender)


5. Check for seasoning , garnish with freshly chopped coriander.

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