Monday 18 March 2024

TOFU AND PEA CURRY

Hi and welcome. This week another veggie curry. Tasty and nutritious. INGREDIENTS 200g firm Tofu cut into cubes about 1") 200g peas (tinned peas drained) 350ml water 100ml milk 3 garlic cloves crushed 1 small onion chopped 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin 1 chilli chopped or 1/4 tesp chilli powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil handful of coriander leaves or parsley METHOD Heat oil, gently fry onion for 2 minutes, add garlic, fry for 1 minute. Add Tofu, heat 3 mins, add Water and stir, add milk and bring to boil. Add peas, simmer for 5 minutes. Add salt to taste. Scatter chopped coriander on top. SERVE WITH RICE AND NAAN or Pitta Bread

Thursday 7 March 2024

PANEER AND PEPPER CURRY

Hi and welcome. This recipe is a dry curry. Paneer is a firm white cheese, which can be cut into cubes. If you cannot get it then use tofu instead. INGREDIENTS 300g Paneer cut into cubes. 1 green pepper 1 red pepper diced (2cm) 3 tomatoes finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 green chilli (cut into small bits 6 tbsp cooking oil(vegetable or sunflower) 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp salt METHOD Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add garlic, turmeric, cumin and garam masala, fry for 1 minute. add tomatoes and peppers and fry gently, Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. If too dry add water. Stir in paneer and cook until peppers are crisp but tender. Serve with Naan or Pitta Bread. SERVES 4