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!!!

Friday, 8 April 2011

Three Bean & Mushroom Chilli

This is a great dish packed with goodness and full of nutrients

Ingredients:

1-2 tbsp olive oil
1 tin 400g black beans
1 tin 400g cannelloni beans
1 tin 400g red kidney beans
500g mushrooms, cut into medium size
1 tin 400g chopped tomatoes
6-7 small cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tsp cumin powder
2-3 flakes of garlic, chopped finely
1/2 inch ginger, chopped finely
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
2-3 tsp Tabasco sauce (depends on how spicy you want it)
2 tsp red chilli flakes
2 onions, finely chopped
1 green chilli, chopped finely
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3-4 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
2-3 chopped spring onions
salt & freshly crushed pepper for seasoning

Method:

1. Heat the oil, add in the chopped garlic, ginger, chilli, bay leaf , cinnamon stick and onions. Saute until onions are translucent.

2. Add the cumin powder, chilli flakes, mushrooms and stir well. Season with salt & pepper.

3. Add all the beans and tabasco sauce , mix until well coated. Add the tinned tomatoes, season for taste.

4. Add garlic powder, and water if you need more gravy. Add in the cherry tomatoes.

5. Before turning the heat off add the chopped parsley and spring onions. Season well. Serve with rice.


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