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!!!

Tuesday 15 March 2011

Aloo Mutter / Potato & Pea Curry

Serves 3-4, can be a side dish or as a main.


Ingredients:

2 tbsp ghee
3 large potatoes , skinned and cubed
2 onions chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 green chillies
3 flakes garlic, chopped finely
1/4 inch ginger, chopped finely
1/2 tsp jeera
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 bay leaves
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
1 tbsp kasoori methi
handful of fresh chopped coriander
salt & pepper for seasoning

Method:

1. Boil the potatoes in salt water, until nearly done.

2. In a pan heat some ghee, add the jeera and mustard seeds, once it starts to splutter, add the bay leaves, ginger/garlic, chillies and chopped onions. Stir, avoid burning.

3. Add tomato (chopped & puree) and the dry masalas (turmeric, chilli & coriander)and saute till the oil separates.

4. Add the potatoes and stir till coated with the masala. Add the peas , stir and add water enough to make a thick gravy.

5. Add the amchur powder, kasoori methi and season with salt & pepper.

6. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander, serve hot with chapattis.


Tips:

You can add a little tamarind water if you don't have amchur powder.

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