This is one of the simplest and nicest dishes found in South India. Pachadi is a simple dish whos base ingrediant is yogurt. The recipe below can be varied by substituting the beetroot for apple or pineapple. Pachadi Ingredients 3 boiled beetroots 1 tsp Ginger 2 cloves garlic 1 medium Onion 1 tsp Mustard seeds…
Apple cider with spiced rum is a truly great winter recipe guaranteed to warm you up on a cold winters night. Traditionally served in the West Country of the United Kingdom spiced cider is now enjoyed all over the world. Even if you do not like cider or rum on their own, the chances are…
This garam masala recipe is very simple. You really cannot beat making your own masala spice mix. When you realise how easy it is you’ll never use “curry powder” again. Garam Masala Ingredients 200g of cumin seeds 50g of corriander seeds 50g of ground peppercorns 3 cardamom pods 1 thumb size piece of ginger 1/4…
This spiced tea recipe is a simple recipe to make however it makes a truly authentic Indian spiced tea or chai. Spice Tea Ingredients 4 tea bags 2 teaspoons of sugar (raw if possible) 2 teaspoons of honey 2 whole cloves 4 teaspoons of freshly chopped ginger 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon 4 cardamom pods (squashed)…
Ingredients 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of salt a liberal splash of tabasco black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder (HOT) 500 grams of halved pecans Method Warm the oil and tabasco in a pan then add the pecans, salt and pepper. You can also add in the chili powder just as you…
These are great to keep in the cupboard for those times when only a spicy pickled egg will do…..whenever they are!!! Ingredients 12 hard boiled eggs 2 clove2 of garlic 1 tea spoon of salt 1 tea spoon of sugar 4 fresh chili 1 large pinch of freshly ground black pepper 1 cup of water…
If you like chillies you’ll love pickled jalapenos. They are not only great on pizzas but are also a tasty addition to sandwiches, salsa, chilli or any Tex Mex dishes. Pickled Jalapenos Ingredients Washed sliced Jalapeno peppers 1 Large Jar 4 parts Vinegar 1 part Water 1 part Olive Oil 1 teaspoon of salt Method…
Artichoke Dip Ingredients 1 large tin of artichoke hearts 3 Cloves of Garlic 2 chopped chillies 100 grams of mayonnaise 1 generous ahndfull of finely grated parmesan cheese Method Simply mix all of the ingrediants together in a large mixing bowl. Then simply place in the oven in an ovenproof dish on 200 degrees for…
Bean Dip Ingredients 2 cans of refried beans 1/2 a diced onion 2/3 chopped fresh chillies 1/2 cup of grated cheese a dash of tabasco Method Add all of the ingrediants to the crockpot or a slow cooker and bring up to a gentle heat. You might have to stir hard to ensure the beans…