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 9 April 2011

Shark Ambotik

This is a goan shark (fish) curry. Ambotik..means sour & spicy. Quick and easy to make and

Ingredients:

2 tbsp oil
10 shark steaks (season with salt for 30 mins)
2 onions finely chopped
2 garlic flakes , finely sliced
2 green chillis, slit
3-4 dried kokum fruit seeds
Salt and pepper for seasoning

For the masala

3-4 flakes of garlic
1 inch ginger
8-10 red kashmiri chillies
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp cumin
5-6 black peppercorns
1 tbsp recheado masala ( see my recipe http://jouelleskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/02/goan-fish-platter.html on how to make it)
1 marble sized tamarind piece (soak in hot water and use the juice)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp turmeric powder
2-3 cups water (depending on the gravy required)

Blend this well.

Method:

1. In a heavy based saucepan, heat the oil. Fry the garlic, chillies and onions. Saute until lightly brown.

2. Add the ground masala and kokum,season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 mins.

3. Add the fish. Cook on a slow flame until fish is cooked.

4. Season well. Serve hot with rice.



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