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!!!

Sunday 12 June 2011

Corn Beef Hash with a Poached Egg

This is one of my favourite Sunday Brunch dishes , easy to make and full of flavour.





Ingredients:


1 tbsp butter
2-3 flakes of garlic, finely chopped
1 tin of corn beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 large potato, chopped into cubes and par boiled
1 green pepper, chopped into cubes
5-6 mushrooms, chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp garlic powder
10-12 olives, chopped
3-4 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
Salt & Freshly crushed pepper for seasoning


For the Poached Egg


2-3 eggs
1 tbsp white vinegar






Method:


1. In a pan heat the butter, once the butter starts to sizzle add the garlic and chilli. Add onion and saute until golden brown.


2. Add tomato, peppers and mushrooms. Stir, cook for few minutes. 


3. Add the potatoes, turmeric, cumin and paprika powder. Mix well.


4. Add the corn beef (chopped into chunks), stir till well coated. Sprinkle garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, add olives.


5. Take off the heat and sprinkle freshly chopped coriander. Season if required.


6. Once the corn beef hash is ready, in a saucepan boil some water, add the vinegar and stir.


7. Crack the egg one at a time into a small bowl and gently tip into the simmering water.


8. Remove using a slotted spoon after 3-4 minutes ( don't over cook as the yolk has to be runny) and drain on a kitchen towel.


9. Serve the corn beef hash in a bowl , place under a grill for few seconds. 


10. Add the poached egg before serving. Season with freshly ground pepper.


Tips: 
I sometimes add jalapeƱos as I like spice , you can also season with parsley instead of coriander if you prefer.





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