These simple spiced potatoes are one of the most popular Indian side dishes. Serve as part of any Indian meal, although they are particularly good with chicken or vegetable curries. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 4 tbsp oil ¼ tsp mustard seeds 2 pinches of ...
Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp brown mustard seeds 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tsp finely chopped ginger 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 curry leaves 1½ tsp ground coriander ¼ tsp ground turmeric ¼ tsp red chilli ...
Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients 125g/4oz plain yoghurt 100g/3½oz gram flour (chickpea flour) 1-2 thin green chillies, seeds removed 0.5cm/¼in piece ginger, peeled 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing 6 tbsp water ½ tsp ground turmeric salt, to taste ...
Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tbsp vegetable oil large pinch ground asafoetida 1 bay leaf ½ tsp panch phoran (a blend of equal quantities of fenugreek, nigella seeds, fennel seeds, cumin and mustard seeds), available from Asian supermarkets, also known as Bengali five-spice 1-2 ...
Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4-5 Ingredients 3 free-range egg yolks 7 tbsp sugar 1½ tsp cornflour 450ml/16fl oz whole milk 4 tbsp freshly ground almonds 2-3 tbsp rolled porridge oats 300g/10½oz blackberries, washed 1 tsp lemon juice 200ml/7fl oz double cream, whipped until soft peaks form ...
Less than 30 mins preparation time 1 to 2 hours cooking time Serves 8-10 Ingredients 1 tbsp butter, for greasing For the filling 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 5 whole black peppercorns 4 cloves 1 tsp cumin seeds 1cm/½in piece ...
30 mins to 1 hour preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 3-4 Ingredients 3 tsp desiccated coconut 3 tsp chopped pistachios 3 tsp finely chopped raisins 3 extra thick slices white bread, cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter 400ml/14fl oz plain yoghurt 1½ tsp caster sugar salt, to taste 1 tsp ...
Less than 30 mins preparation time 1 to 2 hours cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 450g/1lb potatoes or cassava, peeled and cut into large cubes 1½ tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp mustard seeds ½ tsp cumin seeds ¾ tsp fennel seeds 1 small onion, chopped 2 whole green chillies, pricked with a sharp knife 15 ...
Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients 6 tbsp gram flour (chickpea flour) 3 tsp rice flour ½ tsp red chilli powder 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp dried mango powder salt, to taste 180ml/6fl oz cold water 2 medium aubergines, washed and ...
Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 large bay leaf 1 small onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2cm/¾in piece ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips 1 tbsp ...
