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!!!

Thursday 3 March 2011

Beef Assado (Roast Beef)

A traditional Goan dish influenced by the Portuguese.




Ingredients:


1 kg Beef, cut into chunks
2 onions (sliced finely)
1-2 tomatoes chopped
2-3 red chiilies (Kasmiri preferred)
salt for seasoning


For the marination:


3 red chillies
1 tsp cummin seeds
10 peppercorn seeds
10 flakes of garlic
1 inch ginger
1 stick of cinammon
1-2 cloves
1 tablespoon turmeric
pinch of sugar


Grind all this into a fine paste with little vinegar or freshly squeezed lime juice.


Method:


1. Pierce the meat with a fork, apply the marination and leave for 2-3 hours or even overnight. 


2. In a deep pan fry red chillies & onions until translucent, add tomatoes. 


3. Add the meat and fry well. Add water depending on the amount of gravy required.


4. Cook meat until tender.


5. Slice thinly. Serve with roast potatoes.


Tips:


Roast beef makes a good filling for sandwiches. Roast beef can be made dry into a chilly fry or served as a gravy.

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