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Recipes

Vegitarian Spiced Paneer

Ingredients

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

Posted on May 01st, 2012 under Recipes

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!

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4 tbsp readymade tandoori paste
2 tbsp … Read more

Posted on April 05th, 2012 under Recipes

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

Posted on March 06th, 2012 under Recipes

Home-Made Pakoras!

Here’s the recipe for some traditional pakoras, delicious!

Serves 4-6

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

Posted on October 10th, 2011 under Recipes

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 Recipes

Something 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

Posted on August 23rd, 2011 under Recipes

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

Posted on May 29th, 2011 under Recipes