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 17 November 2011

Beef Chilly Fry

A tasty dish for an evening supper. Tender beef cooked gently with potatoes and onions , flavoured with mild spices.






Ingredients:


500g lean steak beef, cubed
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1 large red onion, chopped
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin powder
2 flakes of garlic, chopped
1/2 inch ginger, chopped
1 tbsp vinegar
Salt & pepper
Freshly chopped coriander for garnish


Method:


1. Marinate the beef in ginger/garlic paste, turmeric, chilli powder , vinegar and season with salt & pepper.


2. In a saucepan, boil the beef in 1/2 cup water. Cook until beef is tender. Keep aside.


3. In the same saucepan, boil the potatoes in the same beef stock (water used to boil the beef)
Cook until potatoes are tender. Drain and keep aside. Keep the stock.


4. In a pan, heat the oil, fry the chopped ginger, garlic and green chilli. Add the onions, sauté until onions are translucent.


5. Add the beef and mix well. Add a little stock.


6. Mix in the tomato puree and cumin powder. Season well . Cook for few minutes.


7. Garnish with chopped coriander. Serve hot.

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