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 16 July 2011

Mixed Vegetable Curry





Ingredients:


1 tin 400g chickpeas
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper sliced
1 courgette, chopped
2 carrots, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
1 cardamon pod
1-2 dry red chilli
1 bay leaf
1 tsp whole cumin
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tbsp curry powder
2 flakes of garlic, chopped
1 inch ginger, chopped
1 tbsp tomato puree
3-4 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
Salt & pepper for seasoning




Method:


1. In a pot, heat some oil, add the cumin, bay leaf and dry red chillies. Once the cumin starts to splutter, add the garlic/ginger and onions. Saute until golden brown and then add chopped tomatoes.


2. Once the oil starts to separate add the turmeric, paprika and coriander powder. Add the chopped courgettes, carrots, peppers and chickpeas. Mix well.


3. Add the tomato puree and curry powder, season with salt & pepper. Add water depending on how much gravy required. Cook until the vegetables are tender.


4. Sprinkle fresh coriander and check for seasoning. Serve with white rice or chapattis.


Tips:


You can uses green peas instead of chickpeas.
Ghee or butter can be added to the dish.

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