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 19 October 2011

Chilli Vegetable Noodles

Quick and easy, can be prepared with a variation of vegetables available at home.


Ingredients:

2 tbsp sesame oil
1 packet of egg noodles
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 carrots , cut into matchsticks
2 celery stalks, chopped finely
5-6 mushrooms, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 large courgette, sliced
2 spring onions, chopped
1 tbsp red chilli flakes
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp green chilli sauce
1/2 tsp white pepper powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp red chilli oil

Method:

1. Cook the egg noodles as per instruction on the pack. Drain and drizzle little sesame oil.

2. In a wok or deep pan, heat the sesame oil. Once it starts smoking, fry the garlic and chilli flakes. Add in the celery. Cook until celery is lightly softened.

3. Add the chopped carrots and peppers, cook for a while. Add the mushrooms and courgettes.

4. Mix in the soy sauce, chilli sauce and garlic powder. Stir well.

5. Cook until veg is tender. Sprinkle the white pepper. Season well.

6. Add the noodles ,sprinkle chopped spring onions and chilli oil. Take off the heat and mix well.

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