This is a nice and spicy, low carb light lunch which is a special treat but lighter on the calories. I prefer it done with chicken thighs but for an even lighter option use chicken breast. Ideally you would probably put a tablespoon of oil in with the marinade which helps it to cook better…… Continue reading Cheery Chicken Tikka With Tomato, Cucumber & Red Onion Salsa
Category: Indian & Curry
Gurkha Chicken Curry Inspired by the Memories of Joanna Lumley
I will confess that this is not my recipe and have only made a couple of slight adjustments purely because that was the only ingredients I had at the time. It is actually one from Jamie Oliver but definitely worth a try After being discarded from hospital I decided that I wanted something nice…… Continue reading Gurkha Chicken Curry Inspired by the Memories of Joanna Lumley
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Punchy Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Curry/Side Dish
I had this dish at a charity Bhangra night for my physio’s charity. I liked it so much I made a donation to the charity to get the recipe. The first time I made it I think I overdid it with the chilli and it nearly blew my head off so I cooled it down…… Continue reading Punchy Potato, Spinach & Chickpea Curry/Side Dish
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Cheeky Chicken Biryani
This one seems to be racing to the top of the favourites list according to some friends and is loosly based on a recipe from Anjum Anand. I even quite like it cold. If you wanted to leave out the meat you could use some nice raw king prawns, maybe some kind of unsmoked white…… Continue reading Cheeky Chicken Biryani
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Yummy, Scrummy Sweet Potato, Onion and Coriander Bhajis
Bhajis adapt themselves to many different vegetables. These ones are baked to put a healthier twist but if you are entertaining the would be great deep fried. The only problem I felt with the baked ones is although they went brown they didn’t crisp up so next time I might squeeze out some of the…… Continue reading Yummy, Scrummy Sweet Potato, Onion and Coriander Bhajis
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Truly Scrumptious Chicken Tikka Masala
INGREDIENTS For the Tikka ¶ 750 g of skinned, boneless chicken thighs 1 tsp of Kashmiri chilli powder 2 tsp of paprika (mild or spicy depending on how brave you are feeling) 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp of red food colouring or beetroot juice/powder 2 tsp cumin seeds seeds from 12 green cardamom pods…… Continue reading Truly Scrumptious Chicken Tikka Masala
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Cooling Yoghurt & Mint Dip
INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp of fat-free yoghurt (Skya is a really good one to use as it’s very thick and creamy) 1 tbsp of mint sauce from a jar or fresh chopped mint if you prefer. Approximately 1 tbsp of lemon juice (or to taste). 2 tsp of sweetener or sugar (again to taste) METHOD Place…… Continue reading Cooling Yoghurt & Mint Dip
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Root Vegetable Bhajis With Chilli & Coriander Relish
INGREDIENTS 1 large parsnip grated 1large carrot grated 1 medium onion thinly sliced 2-3 garlic cloves (or paste) crushed Small piece of fresh ginger (or paste) crushed or finely chopped 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp mild curry powder 1 tsp chilli powder (opt) 120 gr gram flour (chickpea flour) 1…… Continue reading Root Vegetable Bhajis With Chilli & Coriander Relish
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Curried Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup
INGREDIENTS Small head off cauliflower inc. tender leaves 1 carrot 1 onion 1 stick of celery 2 cloves garlic 1 red chilli (de-seeded or to taste) 1 tbsp mild curry powder few pinches of saffron approx 300 ml chicken stock. Handful of strong cheddar cheese – grated METHOD Fry off onion, carrot, celery, chilli…… Continue reading Curried Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup
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Spicy Mango Salsa
A yummy sweet and spicy salsa that goes great with curries and even mixed into cauliflower rice. Would also be nice as a side salad with lots of meats and probably some fish dishes too. The choice is yours at the end of the day. INGREDIENTS 1 large ripe mango chopped into small cubes. 1…… Continue reading Spicy Mango Salsa
