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 16 February 2012

Goan Croquettes

A tasty Goan snack.






Ingredients:


500g lean beef mince
1 onion, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
1 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)
4-6 cloves
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
4-6 black peppercorns
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 inch ginger chopped
1-2 slices bread
1 tbsp vinegar
1 egg, lighlty beaten
2-4 tbsp chopped coriander
Semolina/Breadcrumbs for coating 
Salt & pepper


Method:


1. In a saucepan, cook together the mince, onions, chillies and spices. Add enough water to cook the meat. Cook until all the water is absorbed and mince is dry. Season with salt and pepper.


2. Grind the meat and coriander in a blender. Add the bread and the lightly beaten egg. Mash everything together.


3. Shape the meat into small cocktail sausages and then coat with breadcrumbs or coarse semolina.


4. Shallow fry in oil until golden brown.


Tips:


In step 3 you can dip the meat into lightly beaten egg before coating with breadcrumbs/semolina.


You can freeze the uncooked croquettes to use for later date.







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