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 15 June 2011

Fish Guisada

This is a fish curry made out of simple ingredients and contains no coconut.




Ingredients:
1 tbsp oil 
4-6 slices of fish ( Pomfret or LeatherJacket) 
1-2 tbps ginger/garlic paste 
2-3 green chillies, slit 
1 large onion, finely chopped 
1 tsp cumin powder 
1 tsp turmeric powder 
1-2 tbsp tamarind water 
1/2 tomato, finely chopped 
Salt for seasoning

Method:
1. Marinate the fish with salt and leave aside for 1-2 hours
2. In a pan, heat oil, fry the chopped onions until lightly golden brown. Add the ginger/garlic paste, mix well. Add the slit green chillies.
3. Add the cumin & turmeric powder. Stir in the tamarind water. Mix well. When it starts to boil, add the chopped tomato.
4. Add little water ( this curry is not very thick so keep it light). Once it boils add fish.
5. Cook until fish is tender.
6. Serve with boiled rice and fried fish.

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