Pepper 'n Spice

Its been a long time since I wrote in my blog. My mother is with me for the summer; so the next set of recipes are her contribution. Fish is a good source of Omega 3 and this dish is a curry based recipe. The ingredients you will need are... Sardines - 250 gms Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp Coriander powder- 1 tsp Fenuegreek powder- a pinch Pepper powder - a pinch Mustard powder - a pinch Ginger - 1 inch, roughly chopped Garlic - 2 cloves, roughly chopped Onion - 1 medium size, chopped Curry leaves - a few Tamarind - a fistful Salt - to taste Olive oil - 1 tbsp Turmeric powder - a pinch This unassuming little fish is named after the island of Sardinia. Sardines are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which can help maintain a healthy heart. They are rich in calcium, vitamin D. Wash the fish in salty water. Place a frying pan on medium heat. Drizzle oil and pop some mustard seeds. When it starts to crackle, throw in the curry leaves, ginger, garlic and onions. Stir aro...

I use zuchinni in this recipe as it makes the sauce pulpy and thick(you can use potatoes instead). Also called courgette or summer squash, it resembles cucumber. Its a rich source of dietary fiber, vitamin B, potassium; so pick the really dark green ones. A low maintenance vegetable; you only have to give a nice rinse under cool water and dice or slice with the skin on. You need the following ingredients.. 350 gms chicken, washed and roughly diced 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 small thumb size fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 2 red onions, peeled and roughly chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoons meat masala (you can use dry meat bouillon instead) 1/4 of a medium zuchinni, cubed A bunch of fresh coriander, leaves picked Salt Cover chicken with cold water, some salt, half a teaspoon of turmeric and bring to boil. Then leave it on medium heat for 20 minutes. Save the water in which the chi...

A typical South Indian dish, 'thoran' refers to a stir fried (usually vegetable) dish with ground coconut. You can make different thorans by substituting cabbage with carrot, beetroot, green capsicum, beans. Coconut grows in abundance in Kerala (a coastal state of South India), and consequently, grated coconut, coconut milk are widely used in its cuisine. You will be surprised to know that Keralites use 'every' part of the coconut tree; its palm leaves are used to thatch houses and weave mats, baskets and other useful household items. Coconut husk is used to produce coir, which is woven into ropes, doormats and furnishing material; the curved shell of coconut is used to make spoons, ladles... This amazingly simple recipe is really fresh and light. To start with, you need 400 gms cabbage, freshly grated 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely sliced 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste 2 tablespoons grated coconut (I used ...

"Curry" is synonymous with Asian cooking. Most regions in India have their own favourite masalas (spice blends) that give every curry dish a rich and unique flavour. This dish is spicy; so if you want to, you can reduce on the amount of garam masala, ground coriander, chilli. The ingredients you will need for the curry sauce are.. 1 large onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 green chilli (or 1 red chilli) deseeded and roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon garam masala (in stores, its usually found as 'curry' powder) Vegetable oil or light olive oil Salt 1 tomato, roughly chopped Handful of fresh coriander leaves You can use any of the seasonal vegetables or any that you find in your fridge; cauliflower, zuchhini, broccoli works fine too. I chose.. 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 100 gms beans, cut int...

Fish fingers is Britain's most popular snack. Frozen fish fingers have already been around for more than 50 years now. Traditionally made from cod, the dish is also made from haddock and pollock. Though considered as childrens food, two thirds are eaten by adults. I and my mister love the fish sticks in our sandwiches. A cute, old advertisement for frozen fish fingers :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwaMFFtRI7I You will need .. Frozen fish fingers Butter Olive oil Cooked rice (I used basmatic rice, but you can use any white rice) Yellow capsicum Onion Green peas Salt Pepper Garam masala (in stores, its usually found as 'curry' powder) Lime You can make the fish fingers by frying fish fillets dipped in batter. I prefer to use frozen ones; much more convenient and less messy. You can use about 4 fish fingers and toast them in a non-stick frying pan until crispy and golden. Meanwhile, fry finely sliced capsicum and onion in a knob of butter. Season with salt and abou...

Pronounced as 'Keen-wah', it is one of the most nutritious grains with a very high protein content. The ancient Incas called it the "mother grain" and it was traditional for the Inca leader to plant the first quinoa seed every year using a "gold" shovel ! The grain has to be rinsed well before cooking. Otherwise, the coating which protects the growing seeds from the birds and the sun, can make the quinoa taste bitter. For this dish, you need to have.. Quinoa Olive oil Green peas Corn Red capsicum Zucchini Carrot Cucumber Tofu (if possible, marinate in lime juice for an hour) Halloumi cheese Lime Salt Pepper Cook the quinoa as per the instructions on its packet. Peel off the outer skin of the carrot. Then peel thin pieces (lengthwise) off the zuchinni, carrot and cucumber. Also slice the capsicum into nice and thin pieces. Heat a frying pan and dribble some olive oil. Toss in vegetables, green peas and corn. Your pan will have a lovely blend of colors. Spice ...