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, 27 February 2013

Squid Chilly Fry

A tasty hot and zingy stir fry, that matures and tastes better if cooked in advance as it has vinegar in it.



Ingredients:

4-5 squids, cleaned and cut into rings
2 onions, chopped finely
1 vine tomato, chopped finely
1 green chilly, slit in half
2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1/4 turmeric powder
1/4 coriander powder
1/4 cumin powder
3-4 Kokum seeds
2 tbsp recheado masala (click link for recipe)
1 tbsp vinegar 
Freshly chopped coriander 
Salt & Pepper for seasoning

Method:


1. In a deep pan heat oil, add garlic and chilly, fry for few seconds and then add onions. Fry till lightly golden.


2. Add tomatoes and cook till tomatoes are softened and the mix becomes mashed.


3. Add the turmeric, coriander and cumin powder, stir. Add the Kokum and season with salt.


4. Mix in the squids and stir the masala till the squids are coated. Add the recheado masala and vinegar.


5. Do not cook squid for too long as they will get rubbery. If you need to add little water to make a gravy you can.


6. Turn off heat and mix in chopped coriander leaves, taste for seasoning.


7. Before serving make sure the squid is piping hot and garnish with fresh coriander.


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