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 10 June 2020

Chapatti flour bread

I did not have whole wheat flour to bake Goan styled poie/flatbread so I tried my own version using a mix of chapati flour and normal bread flour.. it turned out surprisingly soft and delicious.




Ingredients:

1 cup Chaki Atta - wheat flour
2 cups normal bread flour
1 egg
1 sachet instant dry yeast
4-5 tbsp warm milk or water
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt for seasoning

Method;

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients except for the olive oil and knead well.

2. If it gets sticky add the olive oil to the palms if your hand and continue kneading until soft.

3. Cover and store in a dark place/cupboard for an hour.

4. You will see that it has risen, punch the air out and knead again.

5. Cut into equal portions and roll into circles/ovals. Use the atta flour for dusting if needed.

6. Place in a tray brushed with little oil and cover. Leave for 30-40 mins.

7. Preheat oven. You can brush the bread tops with melted butter if you wish.. I dusted a bit of flour to give a rough texture.

8. Place in the oven and cook for 10 mins or until lightly brown.

9. Take the bread out of the oven and cover with a tea towel for 15-20 mins. This will help soften the bread.

10. Enjoy warm with your favourite gravy dish.


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