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Recipes
Vegitarian Spiced Paneer
vegetable oil , for frying
400g paneer , cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp coriander seeds
knob of ginger , peeled and chopped
1 medium onion , chopped
4 large ripe tomatoes , chopped
1½ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp clear … Read more
Add a touch of spice to your Easter
A wonderfully light menu for this spring.
Chicken tikka masala is a firm favourite!Of course if you dont want to cook just come down to the restaurant and we’ll do it for you so you can relax!
Spring rolls for spring
A great treat any time of the day! Vegetarian spring rolls
Ingredients
250 gms flour
1 Egg
salt
Water to make batter
Filling
2- 3 Carrots Grated)
1 cup leeks shredded and well washed (white section only)
1/2 tsp Ginger Minced
1/2 tsp Garlic Minced
100 gms Cabbage Shredded
50gms … Read more
Home-Made Pakoras!
Here’s the recipe for some traditional pakoras, delicious!
Ingredients
450g/1lb Boneless Chicken Breast
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 teasp Garlic Paste
1 teasp Ginger Paste
2 Green Chilies, ground
½ teasp Ground Turmeric
1 tsp. Red Chili Powder
1 teasp salt
1 teasp Ground Coriander
Oil for deep … Read more
Prawn Pathia
A novel, rich curry for you to try at home. Serves 4
Ingredients
2 Large Onions, sliced
4 tbsp Vegetable Oil
50g/2oz Coarse Grade Desiccated Coconut
1 teasp Chilli Powder… Read more
Posted on October 01st, 2011 under RecipesSomething to try at home.. Mango Kadhi
Try this delightful accompaniment to rice – it’s sweet and sour with roasted spices. Absolutely gorgeous!
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 large Mango peeled and cut into bite size pieces
Cup of water
Buttermilk – 3 cups (made by mixing 2 cups well beaten yogurt and 1 cup water)… Read more
Indian lamb with spiced pumpkin pickle
Lamb is so wonderfully in season in June and this lovely spicy dish is perfect for a balmy summers evening
INGREDIENTS
8 lamb cutlets
150ml tub natural yogurt
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
small bunch coriander , chopped
juice and zest 1 lemon
naan bread , to serve… Read more
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