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 16 May 2012

Capsicum (Peppers) & Prawn Stir Fry

This dish can be eaten as a main or as a side dish. It can be also eaten cold and is a great filling for wraps.






Ingredients:


1 tbsp oil
6-8 king prawns, shelled, de-veined and chopped 
1 onion, chopped finely
2 green chillies, slit
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp ginger, chopped
1 tbsp tomato puree
1/2 tsp whole cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
1 potato, cubed and par-boiled
2 peppers chopped, you can use multicoloured ones
juice of 1/2 lemon
freshly chopped coriander for garnish
Salt & pepper for seasoning


Method:


1. Marinate the chopped prawns with garlic powder, turmeric, chilli flakes and season with salt.


2. In a pan, heat oil. Add the cumin, once it starts to splutter, add the prawns and fry for couple of minutes.


3. Add the chopped garlic, ginger and chillies. Stir fry for couple of minutes.


4. Add the onions, saute on low heat.  Add the chopped peppers and tomato puree, stir well. Add little water if it starts to stick to the bottom of the pan.


5. Once the onions and peppers are cooked, add the par-boiled potatoes. Season well. Stir well so potatoes are coated with the masala.


6. Sprinkle the lemon juice and chopped coriander, stir again and then take off the heat. Season if required.





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