I praise the day I got introduced to this delicious dip with a yogurt base. It is a Middle Eastern delight, a recipe I wish I knew earlier. Even though it is a dip or a sauce, trust me when I say that I could eat it as a meal by itself. Ingredients: Greek Yogurt/Hung… Continue reading Tzatziki Dip
Category: continental
Falafel
A Middle Eastern deep-fried chickpea cutlet or ball, however you shape it. It is served with a pita bread in pockets and can be consumed in itself with a dip. Ingredients: Chickpeas Onions Garlic Green chillies Coriander Coriander powder Cumin powder Red chilli powder Bread crumbs Flour - White/Corn Lemon Baking soda Recipe: Boil chickpeas… Continue reading Falafel
Buddha Bowl
It's food served in a single bowl containing whole grains, proteins, salad. It's colourful and looks enticing with the multiple textures and food types placed in the bowl. Ingredients: Butter garlic herbed rice Mashed potatoes Kidney beans Bell peppers Olives Peri peri paneer Recipe: Prepare the ingredients separately and combine them into one bowl and… Continue reading Buddha Bowl
Barley Vegetable Pilaf
Barley is a highly versatile grain which is exceptionally nutritious in terms of its protein and fibre content. It has a muted flavour profile which can be subtly enhanced with a mix of flavourful herbs and spices. Vegetables add a lovely texture to the pilaf. Ingredients: Barley Onions Garlic Ginger Green chillies Tomatoes Beans Carrots… Continue reading Barley Vegetable Pilaf
Stuffed Bell Peppers
This is one of those recipes that is well worth the cooking time. A textural delight which packs a flavour bomb. Ingredients: Bell peppers - red and yellow Paneer Onions Garlic Tomatoes Chillies Salt Red chilli powder Coriander powder Coriander leaves Recipe: Cut the top of bell peppers to make the cap. Heat some oil… Continue reading Stuffed Bell Peppers
Peri Peri Grilled Paneer
I missed having cafe food so I decided to make it at home. This one's a classic grilled paneer steak dish. Which can be served standalone with some pickled vegetables or with rice. I'm still experimenting and haven't found a gravy for it yet so might just put more piri piri sauce into it for… Continue reading Peri Peri Grilled Paneer
Pasta Arrabbiata
Pasta, I believe is a blessing to mankind. I could probably have it everyday and not complain. I have memories of delicious, savoury pasta etched into my mind from restaurants I've visited years ago . I judge the quality of food being served in a restaurant by how well they make their pasta. It's such… Continue reading Pasta Arrabbiata
