Turmeric prawns with cavolo nero
At this time of year I am inundated with Cavolo Nero – in fact I overwintered it, but it’s quite a tricky one to cook. Discovered this delightful recipe (really […]
Tag Archives: Indian cooking
A very basic Gujarati tarka dal
A very basic dhal is a must for any curry. It is usually served in bowls as an accompaniment as the texture should be soupy and not thick. Tarka is […]
Kachumbar with bean sprouts
This is a spicy little number which is delicious as a side to accompany just about anything! I had it alongside a chicken tagine. I sprout my own mung bean and […]
Sautéed okra, Ayurvedic style
Okra is a marmite thing: love it or hate it. I love it. So when I see it in the shop I always buy it. Here is an easy recipe […]
Dal with peanuts & star anise
These cold evenings call for a good curry with dal. This is a Gujarati dish and is different due to its sweet/sour flavours caused by the mix of star anise, […]
Whole roasted cauliflower Mussalam
You know I love a good cauliflower, and I love the new vogue for cooking them whole. I ate of lot of them in Israel, but they are also great […]
Sesame & tamarind aubergine
Another yummy aubergine recipe, more redolent of the Middle east than India. Is there no end to these Indian recipes, you might ask? Well, probably not! Again its easy-peasy, lemon squeezy […]
Easy vegetable pakoras
This is a bit of a cheat as the pakoras were part of my Spicery Goan Curry Night box, but they were so good that I thought I would share […]
Pumpkin, chickpea and coconut curry
This is a Keralan dish. The original recipe demands black-eyed peas, but I couldn’t find any, so substituted chickpeas, which in fact are a better source of protein and goodness all […]
Aubergine & pea curry
Another very easy and delicious Indian vegetarian supper. I made this the night before I went on holiday, seeking to use up things in the fridge: my solitary striped organic […]
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