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 24 April 2013

Turkey Stew

A simple stew full of flavour and made from simple ingredients



Ingredients

500g diced turkey thigh pieces
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1 green chilli, slit
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
3-4 small plum tomatoes, quartered
1 red pepper, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 cup peas
2 potatoes, skin on and chopped
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
Salt & Pepper for seasoning

Method:

1. Marinate the turkey pieces with turmeric, coriander, chilli, cumin powder and salt. Leave aside.

2. In a saucepan, heat oil. Add bay leaf , green chilli and garlic, fry for few seconds and then add onions. Fry until lightly golden.

3. Add the meat and stir fry, until meat lightly browned. Add the cinnamon stick.

4. Add the peppers, carrot and potatoes, mix well and cover. Cook on slow heat to cook in the meat juices.

5. Check every few minutes to ensure liquid has not dried, if there is no liquid add little. Taste for seasoning. Add crushed black pepper, peas and plum tomatoes. Cook until meat is very tender. I cooked it for 35- 45 mins on a very low flame. Serve with warm bread.

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