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!!!

Wednesday 1 June 2011

Baingan (Aubergine) Bharta



Ingredients:


1 tbsp ghee
2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 inch ginger, finely chopped
2 large aubergines
2 onions, chopped
1-2 tomatoes, chopped
1 red chilli, chopped
1 green chilli, chopped
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
handful of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp tamarind water 
8-10 curry leaves




Method:


1. Pre heat the oven to 200deg. Prick the aubergines all over with a fork, smear with a little oil and put on a baking tray. Roast for 20 minutes in the oven until tender.


2. When they are cool enough to handle, remove skin (discard) scoop out the flesh and mash with a fork.. 


3. Heat ghee in a pan. Add mustard and cumin seeds, fry until they start to splutter. Add the curry leaves, chopped chillies , ginger and garlic. 


4. Add onions, saute until golden brown then add the chopped tomatoes. Mix well.


5. Add turmeric, coriander powder, season with salt.  Add in the tamarind water if mixture is dry. 


6. Add the aubergine mixture, stir well. Season with salt. Cook for couple of minutes. Take off the heat , sprinkle freshly chopped coriander. Serve with wholemeal chapatti or pitta.



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