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 15 December 2011

Mixed Vegetable Curry





Ingredients


1 tbsp ghee
1 medium cauliflower, cut into small florets
2-3 carrots, cut into cubes
2 large potatoes, cut into cubes
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely sliced
2 flakes of garlic, finely chopped
1/2 inch ginger, grated
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1 tsp whole cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup water
3-4 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
Salt & Pepper for seasoning


Method:


1. In a saucepan heat the ghee. Add the whole cumin, once the start to splutter, add the ginger,garlic, bay leaf and chilli.


2. Sauté for few minutes and then add onions. Cook until onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes. Cook until the oil separates then mix in turmeric, chilli and coriander powder.


3. Add the cauliflower , carrots and potatoes. Stir well so that the vegetables are coated with the masala.Season with salt and pepper.


4. Add the water and cover the sauce pan with a lid. Simmer on low heat, until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle the garam masala and stir. Cook for few more minutes. Take off the heat, stir in the freshly chopped coriander.


Serve hot with rice or chapattis.

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