Ingredients 1 large or 2 small watermelons 250ml lemon juice (from a bottle or squeeze your own) 100g golden caster sugar 1l bottle soda water 1 lime , cut into slices small handful mint crushed ice Method STEP 1Cut the top off the watermelon and hollow it out using a large spoon, fishing out any pips along the way. Mash the flesh through a sieve into a bowl. Put the flesh in a blender (or … Continue reading Watermelon Lemonade Mocktail
Ingredients 3 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 red chilli, finely sliced 15g/½oz fresh ginger, finely grated 3 garlic cloves, finely grated 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp tomato purée ½ tsp caster sugar ½ tsp flaked sea salt ½ x 400ml tin coconut milk 510g/1lb 2oz tinned banana blossom, jackfruit or artichoke hearts, well drained and sliced in half 10g/⅓oz bunch fresh coriander, leaves … Continue reading Banana Blossom Curry
BY STAFF WRITER British cuisine has never made it to the top ranking on a global scale and it is not surprising that the Indian Chicken tikka masala has been voted the most popular UK dish. Nevertheless, London happens to be the 6th most Michelin starred city. Other than Paris, there’s no European city with nearly as many Michelin starred meals, nor the diversity in … Continue reading The UK’s Favourite Curry
Ingredients 300ml/10fl oz double cream 200ml/7fl oz Greek-style yoghurt 4 shop-bought meringue nests 1 ripe mango, skin and stone removed, flesh cut into 1cm/½in pieces 3 passion fruits, halved 4 fresh mint sprigs, to decorate (optional) Method Gently whip the cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Fold the yoghurt through the cream, being careful not to over-mix. Break the meringues into the bowl and gently stir to combine. (It should … Continue reading Tropical Eton Mess
Ingredients Fig- 1 Mint Leaves- 8 Sugar- 1 tbsp Ginger flavoured soda- 100 ml Method STEP 1 Muddle the fig, sugar, and mint leaves in a shaker until the fig is all crushed. STEP 2 Add soda to the shaker and shake until combined. STEP 3 Strain and fill a glass over ice. STEP 4 Garnish with the last mint leaf and any extra figs. … Continue reading Fig Mocktail
Dal Tadka is the fusion of lentils, flavours of Kashmiri chilli and other spices, and the aroma of tempering. It is a north Indian dish that can be served with rice as well as roti/naan. Ingredients For pressure cooking: Toor dal- ½ cup, rinsed Masoor dal- 2 tbsp, rinsed Moong dal- 2 tbsp Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp Salt- ½ tsp Water- 1½ cup Garlic- 2 cloves Cumin seeds- ½ tsp For … Continue reading Dal Tadka
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Ingredients Potatoes- 5, medium sized, parboiled Tomatoes- 2, medium sized Cumin seeds- 3-4 tbsp Dry red whole chilies- 4-5 Cumin powder- 3 tsp Chili powder- ½ tsp Cooking oil- 2-3 tbsp Salt to taste Method STEP 1 Blend cumin seeds, tomatoes, dry red chillies together in a food processor. STEP 2 Heat a wok and add oil to it. Pour in the mixture. … Continue reading Tangy Potato
Freedom and love go together. Love is not a reaction. If I love you because you love me, that is mere trade, a thing to be bought in the market; it is not love. To love is not to ask anything in return, not even to feel that you are giving something- and it is only such love that can know freedom. – Jiddu Krishnamurti Continue reading Love And Freedom
When fruit juices seem to be too boring and alcohol feels too adventurous, Mocktails add life to parties with the right balance of fun and flavour. Ingredients Lime- 1, quartered Mango pulp- 5 cups Water- 2 tbsp Soda water- 1 cup Mint leaves- 6 Extra mint and lime Method STEP 1 Mix up the lime pieces in your glass and extract the juices with the help … Continue reading Mango Mocktail
Kolhapuri Mutton Curry is an authentic delicacy of Maharashtra, a state in the western and central peninsular region of India. A lot of spices go in the making of the Kolhapuri curry, making it aromatic and flavoursome. Ingredients For the base: Oil- 2 tsp Cloves- 2 Star anise- 1 Dried bay leaves- 1 Peppercorns- 1 tsp Cinnamon stick- 1 inch Dried red chillies- 3 Coriander … Continue reading Kolhapuri Mutton Curry
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