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!!!

Thursday 8 September 2011

Lentil & Spinach Curry

This curry is full of flavour, spiced with garlic, cumin and chilli. Easy on the palette and soul satisfying...




Serves 4-5


Ingredients:


1 tsp ghee
50 g moong dal(lentil)
50g green dal(lentil)
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 garam masala
1/2 chilli powder
1/2 tsp whole cumin
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
100 g baby leaf spinach
3-4 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, whole
1 dry red chilli
1/2 inch ginger, finely chopped
Salt for seasoning
1 knob of butter


Method:


1. Wash the lentils thoroughly, place in a medium pan and cover with twice as much cold water. Add the turmeric, chilli powder,2 cloves of garlic and tomato, bring to a boil.Season with salt.Cook for around 1 hour, or until the lentils are tender.

2. Heat the ghee in another pan, add the whole cumin and mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter add the whole red chilli,chopped ginger/garlic and fry for few seconds. Add the onions and cook until translucent.


3.Mix in the cooked dal. Add little hot water if the consistency is too thick. Don't add too much water.


4. Add the garam masala, stir in the spinach and turn off the heat. Cover the vessel, the spinach should wilt in the steam.


5. Add a knob of butter and mix well. Check for seasoning, serve with rice or chapatis.

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