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!!!

Saturday 25 February 2012

Spinach and Chickpea Curry

A healthy vegetarian curry ready in less than 15 minutes.




Ingredients:


1 tbsp oil/ghee
400g Tin of Chickpeas
400g Tin of chopped tomatoes
250g fresh baby spinach leaves
1 large onion, chopped finely
2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
1/2 inch ginger, grated
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
Salt & Pepper for seasoning.


Method:


1. In a saucepan, heat the oil. Fry the garlic/ginger and onions, until the onions start to sweat.  Add the chopped tomatoes and saute until it becomes a thick paste.


2. Add the chickpeas, turmeric, chilli and coriander powder.  Cook for few minutes until well coated with the masala.


3. Add water if you need a thinner consistency.  Season well.  Add the spinach and garam masala, give it a stir.


4. Turn the heat off.  Cover with a lid, the spinach should cook in the steam. Stir and serve with pitta or chapattis.



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