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 20 March 2021

Batata Sukhi Bhaji — Potato Bhaji

Was fancing the bhaji that you get back in the local Goan restaurants for breakfast so tried recreating it today. Was really easy to prepare and tasted delicious. 
 


Ingredients


1 tbsp ghee (Clarified butter)
3 potatoes, cut into small cubes and par-boiled
1 green chilli, thinly sliced 
3-4 flakes of garlic, finely chopped
1/4 inch ginger, finely chopped
1-2 onions, finely chopped 
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp whole cumin
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder 
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp whole coriander, crushed
Pinch of asafoetida 
6-8 curry leaves
5-6 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
Salt for seasoning




Method:


1. In a saucepan, heat the ghee. Add the mustard & cumin seeds , once it starts to splutter, add the curry leaves, chillies, garlic and ginger. After a minute add the chopped onions, saute until translucent.


2. Add the crushed coriander,asafoetida , turmeric, coriander and cumin powder, stir and mix well. Add in a little water and bring to a boil. 


3. Add the potatoes and stir until well coated with the masala. Season with salt. Add water (depending on how thick you want the gravy). Cook until potatoes are very tender and the gravy is thickened.

4. Check for seasoning and garnish with chopped coriander. Serve with rice or chapattis.


Tips:


You can also add 1 tsp of kasoori methi , it give a nice flavour.

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