Chickpea and spinach coconut Dhal + sides

So if you’re looking for a fakeaway idea this weekend why not try my curry night. Chickpea and spinach coconut dhal, onion bhaji and naan bread. All homemade. The Bhajis Rice flour All purpose flour Paprika Turmeric Pepper Cold water A batter made from table spoon of half rice flour half all purpose but you can use all purpose on its own if you don’t … Continue reading Chickpea and spinach coconut Dhal + sides

Lamb Bhuna & Coconut-Chilli-lime rice

Serves 2/3 For the spice paste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon of cumin powder 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon fenugreek powder 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard For the curry 2 tablespoons butter 2 large onions, sliced Tablespoon of garlic paste Tablespoon of ginger paste 8 green cardamom pods, crushed 1 fresh green chillies, seeds removed and finely chopped 1 … Continue reading Lamb Bhuna & Coconut-Chilli-lime rice

Onion Bhajis

Who doesn’t love the crispy crunch of an Onion Bhaji? These crispy little nuggets of oniony goodness will get all you snack cravings sorted. Ingredients • One large onion• One large egg• Four heaped tablespoons of plain flour • One tablespoon of smoked Paprika• One tablespoon ofTurmeric• One tablespoon of Garlic granules. • Half teaspoon of baking powder• Seas salt• Pepper Method Slice the onion … Continue reading Onion Bhajis

Vegan Curry with a Coconut & Spinach sauce.

Recently me and Mrs Cookins have been looking at ways to reduce our meat usage and upping our veg intake. Now one of my bad habits is that I always think of veg as a side when i’m prepping a meal and not the main focus, always choosing meat/fish as the star of the show. This is one thing I feel most people have a … Continue reading Vegan Curry with a Coconut & Spinach sauce.