Serves 2 1 tbsp sunflower or rapeseed oil 1/4 tsp brown or black mustard seeds 4 shallots or 1 onion, chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder or a generous pinch ordinary chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp sea salt 200g of tinned chopped tomatoes or 2 tomatoes, chopped…
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Egg and Anchovies Crispbread Topping
Serves 4 6 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion 2 tbsp finely chopped chives ¼ cup finely chopped dill, plus extra sprigs, to serve 6 anchovies in oil, chopped and 1 tbsp oil reserved4 slices crispbread lemon halves, to serve Combine the eggs, onion, chives, dill, anchovies, anchovy oil and ½…
Streetfood Snack - Samosa Chaat
Samosa Chaat is a street food sold in eateries predominantly in northern India. It is made up of crushed samosas served with a generous topping of a chickpea preparation and garnished with a selection of chutneys and a crunchy scattering of Bombay mix. This recipe uses shop bought samosas but you could make your own…
Strawberries with Vanilla Cream
Strawberries are a great source of vitamins C and K and include folic acid, fibre and potassium. Pick strawberries that are firm and plump and bring to room temperature before serving. Serves 2 150ml double cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 100g strawberries, hulled and washed 2 washed sprigs of mint (optional) Place the…
Leftover Jam Cake
You may have loads of jars of jam and don’t know what to do with any surplus. This is a cake which can be made only when you feel like having a spongy treat. Serves 6 150g butter or margarine 2 eggs 100g caster sugar or granulated if you’ve run out of caster 1…
Turmeric and Mushroom Rice
Serves 3-4 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 100g mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp ground turmeric A pinch of sea salt 100g brown rice, washed 650ml water A few washed and chopped crinkly parsley leaves Heat a saucepan on a…