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!!!

Monday 21 March 2011

Chickpea & Potato Curry





Ingredients:

2-3 tbsp oil
1 tin kala channa (500g)
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 large potato, cubed and boiled
1 onions, finely chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped
2 flakes of garlic, finely chopped
1 dry red chilli
1/4 inch cinnamon stick
1 cardamom pod
2-3 peppercorns
2 cloves
1 bay leaf
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp amchur powder (dried mango powder)
1 tbsp kasoori methi
1 tsp lemon juice
2-3 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
Salt to season

Method:

1. Heat oil , add the the cumin seeds, peppercorn, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves & bay leaf. Mix well, then add the finely chopped chilli & garlic. Stir and add the onions. Saute until gold brown.

2. Add the tinned tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder & chilli powder,saute until the oil separates.Season with salt.

3. Add the boiled  potatoes & chickpea, stir until well coated with the masala. Add water according to the required amount of gravy.

4. Add the amchoor powder, kasoori methi and lemon juice, mix well. Season with salt if required.

5. Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander , serve hot with parathas.





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