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!!!

Monday, 14 June 2021

Mushroom Pepper Fry

I wanted to try something new to entice the kids to eat mushrooms, so tried this recipe.., perfect and quick for a midweek dinner. It went down a treat with the family.
 



Ingredients;

250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced in quarters 
2 small red onions, finely chopped
2 garlic flakes chopped finely
1 green chilli, sliced thinly
4-6 curry leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp red chilli paste
1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tsp white pepper. 
1 tbsp sesame oil

For the batter

4-6 tbsp flour
2 tbsp cornflour 
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp coarse pepper
Salt for seasoning

Method:
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1. Mix the batter ingredients with little water into a paste, ensure it’s not runny, it should be a smooth consistency that will coat the mushrooms. Mix the mushrooms and leave for 10-15 mins.

2. Heat oil and deep fry the mushrooms until crisp and golden. Keep aside.

3. In a wok, heat the sesame oil. Fry the garlic, curry leaves and chilli until it releases a nice aroma. Mix in the chopped onions and cook until translucent.

4. Add the soy sauce, chilli paste and sweet chilli sauce. Taste if it needs salt. Add a little water if sauce is too thick. 

5. Mix in the mushrooms , stir and then add the white pepper. Serve hot.