Today is the last day of the Lockdown Chef. 60 days of cooking has been a long yet rewarding journey. I have decided to end my series of lockdown recipes as the reason why I wanted to start this blog has been fulfilled – lockdown rules are easing and Dad has become quite a proficientContinue reading “Day 60 : Biryani (The last day!)”
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Day 59: Glazed Moroccan chicken with pomegranate molasses, pickled beets and lemon parsley couscous
Since this is the second last day of my journey as the Lockdown Chef, I thought of doing something simple yet extremely flavourful! The Moroccan spiced chicken with Ras al Hanout is fragrant and tastes amazing with pomegranate molasses glazing which elevated the dish completely – its a trick that my mom learnt from myContinue reading “Day 59: Glazed Moroccan chicken with pomegranate molasses, pickled beets and lemon parsley couscous”
Day 58: Aubergine and potato curry with roasted coconut and nuts
If you’re craving an Indian coconut based curry but you have less time then this will work perfectly! Not quite like the Andhra curry, but much shorter in process. A one pot meal which is done under 25 minutes. In the past we’ve made this without any nuts. The addition of nuts was inspired byContinue reading “Day 58: Aubergine and potato curry with roasted coconut and nuts”
Day 57: Cauliflower rice with Thai curry
This is another one of my sister’s amazing recipes! A quick one pot meal that works really well. With the temperature hitting 45 C, the hot kitchen is the last place you want to be standing in for too long. I’m so glad I learnt how to make Butter chicken, makhani paneer and dal bukharaContinue reading “Day 57: Cauliflower rice with Thai curry”
Day 56: Chicken fajita
As my half term break starts, I have slightly more time on my hands before the final exams start. Thought I might as well make new dishes while I still can! Here’s one which is simple enough but really yummy and hearty. Makes about 3 medium size tortillas Ingredients 1. 250g chicken breast boneless 2.Continue reading “Day 56: Chicken fajita”
Day 55 : Chicken keema on a bun
I was born in Mumbai, and we moved out when I was only a year old. In the past 15 years, I’ve only visited once and so don’t have many memories of the city. I do, however, know that the people of Mumbai have the unwavering resolve and kindness to welcome a stranger and treatContinue reading “Day 55 : Chicken keema on a bun”
Day 54: Pasta in marinara sauce with roasted pumpkin and burrata
Tomatoes are in abundance now and what better than to make a nice hearty meal of pasta after a long hot week? Sit in lounging chair and watch some tv while devouring this delicious bowl of pasta! It takes a while to make a good Mariana sauce so while it’s gently simmering in the pot,Continue reading “Day 54: Pasta in marinara sauce with roasted pumpkin and burrata”
Day 53 : Simple stir fry
This is a simple quick and easy to make meal. Perfect for a busy day. Very colourful and lightly flavoured, you can have a bowl full just like that! This is good for 4 people Ingredients 1. 1/2 large red capsicum * 2. 1/2 large yellow capsicum 3. 1/2 large green capsicum 4. 1 boxContinue reading “Day 53 : Simple stir fry”
Day 52: Pumpkin curry
I never really liked pumpkin until I had it in this form. It took a bit of convincing for my sister to try it too but she loved it as well! Ingredients 1. 500g kaddu (pumpkin) 2. 1 onion 3. 1 tomato 4. 2 cloves garlic 5. 1/2 tsp dhania (coriander) powder 6. 1/2 tspContinue reading “Day 52: Pumpkin curry”
Day 51: Katsu curry
I have to admit, it’s great to have an older sibling who can cook well! My sister was missing her college and her friends and was reminiscing about how they would make this curry at least once week. So I just thought it will be nice if somehow we could replicate the experience here underContinue reading “Day 51: Katsu curry”
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