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!!!

Saturday 26 March 2011

Mushroom Risotto

This is an ultimate comfort food...quick to make and full of flavour


Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive oil
25g butter
2-3 flakes of garlic, finely chopped
1 green chilli (can be omitted)
1 onion finely chopped
250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
300g arborio rice (risotto rice)
1 ltr vegetable stock
2-3 tbsp white wine
3-4 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
2-3 tbsp grated parmesan
1 tsp basil
Freshly ground pepper & salt for seasoning

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan, add the chilli, garlic, stir fry for a bit and then add onions. Fry for 2 mins until soft, be careful not to burn.

2. Add the mushrooms, stir fry. Add the butter and mix well. Cook until brown. Stir in the wine. Cook until the alcohol is absorbed.

3. Add the rice , stir until coated with the mixture. Add the basil, season with crushed pepper .

4. Add in a ladle full of stock, simmer, stir occasionally to avoid the rice sticking at the bottom of the pan. Cook until the liquid is absorbed. Then add another ladle full of stock. Continue until all the stock is finished and the rice is plump and tender. You can cook on low flame.

5. Taste for seasoning. Add the chopped parsley and grated parmesan. Serve hot.



Tips:

You can use prawns, mixed seafood , chicken for a variation. Pumpkin risotto too tastes good.

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