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Dal Makhani Recipe

January 28, 2011

This is without doubt my favourite Indian dish. You rarely find it on the menu at your standard ‘Curry House’ but go to India and it is served everywhere. It’s rich and creamy taste is wonderful served on it’s ow with just some naan or roti and some plain rice.

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Time to Over Winter

December 2, 2010

Here in the UK the snow is falling and winter is most definitely here. As i mentioned a few weeks ago while i was having a tidy of the chilli house, over wintering some of my best plants is very much on my mind.

On our main over wintering article we discuss how to over winter [...]

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Red Chilli Chutney Recipe

August 3, 2010

During a trip to India a few years ago I ate this chutney in a little restaurant round the corner from where we were staying. It was blistering hot but incredibly good.

Red Chilli Chutney Ingredients
15 fresh red chillies
9 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
1/2 cup of natural yogurt
Method
Roughly chop the chillies [...]

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Lime Pickle Recipe

July 25, 2010

No indian meal is complete without pickle. This classic recipe for lime pickle is a must to try and can be served with just about any Indian dish.

Lime Pickle Ingredients
10 limes
1/2 cup of vegetable oil
2 teaspoons of mustard seeds
1 teaspoon of turmeric
5 green chillies
5 cloves of garlic
10 teaspooons of salt
15 teaspoons of red chilli powder
2 [...]

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Red Lentil Soup Recipe

June 21, 2010

This recipe is a cross between an Indian dhal and soup, in fact it is and can be both! It can be served on its own as a starter but also makes a great side dish when served with rice and other Indian food.
Red Lentil Soup Ingredients
1 tablespoon of Vegetable oil
1 finely chopped onion
2 crushed [...]

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Mint and Coriander Chutney Recipe

June 4, 2010

When talking about classic Indian recipes this simple chutney has to be up there. You’ll find this chutney on most tables in India every day. Refreshing, cooling and spicy all at the same time this chutney is a must if you are cooking any Indian dish.
Mint Chutney Ingredients
4 green chillies
2 large handfuls of coriander
A dash [...]

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Bhukhara Kofta Recipe

June 3, 2010

These little paneer balls make a truly wonderful starter. Spicy, juicy and full of flavor they are one of the true delights of authentic Indian cuisine.
Bhukhara Kofta Ingredients
1/2kg of Paneer
50g Corn Flour
50g Plain Flour
3 Green chillies
1 knob of Ginger
Salt
Small handful of Cashew nuts
Small handful of Almonds
Small handful of Pistachio nuts
Pinch of Saffron
100g of Bread crumbs
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Lassi Recipe

April 28, 2010

A refreshing drink drunk all over India. Sweet lassi is drunk mostly in Northern India & salty lassi (or buttermilk) in the South. Mango lassi is another refreshing alternative.
Sweet Lassi (per glass)
Natural yogurt (1/4 glass)
Cold still water (1/2 glass)
Ice (1/4 glass)
Sugar to taste
Throw all the ingredients into a blender & whiz. Pour into a glass [...]

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Bundi Raita Recipe

April 28, 2010

This is a very simple indian dish that is great for cooling the mouth and stomach when eating spicy dishes.
Ingredients
Natural yogurt (1 large tub)
A splash of milk
A couple of handfuls of Bundi (little balls made from chick pea flour, available in most Indian shops)
A pinch of red chilli powder (optional)
Seasoning
Method
Soak a couple of handfuls of [...]

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Mattar Paneer Recipe

April 28, 2010

Paneer is an Indian cheese widely used in North India. It is available from most big supermarkets now or if you live in an Indian area most food shops will have it. Paneer is an important ingredient for vegetarians as it adds texture to a dish. This is the way my girlfriend’s mum makes it.
Mattar [...]

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