Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 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 20 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!!!

Wednesday, 14 September 2011

Moroccan Grilled Chicken & Roast Vegetables

Aromatic cumin, cinnamon & coriander give this chicken dish a Middle Eastern flavour.
All plated
Closer look



Ingredients:


For the chicken


6 chicken thighs, cut slits
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp dried red chillis
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika powder
juice of half a lemon
3-4 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
3-4 tbsp freshly chopped scallions (spring onions)
Salt & Pepper for seasoning


For the vegetables


2 courgettes, chopped
1 pepper, chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
150g feta or goats cheese, cut into cubes
6-8 button mushrooms, halves
1 tomato, chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garam masala
Salt & pepper for seasoning.


Method:


1. Marinate the chicken with the above ingredients for atleast 20-30 mins. Same with the vegetables.


2. Preheat the oven , cook the chicken and vegetables at 180C, until chicken is lightly tender. Remove and place under a grill. Remember to baste the chicken with the juices, so chicken will remain moist. Same with the vegetables.


3. Grill the vegetables until lightly brown and crisp. Cook chicken until well cooked and juices flow are clear. Wrap with a foil to keep chicken moist.


4. Serve with hummus.









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