CHILLI NON CARNE

Hi and welcome to our Veggie Kitchen. This week winter is here so we suggest a warming Chilli Non Carne. The recipe is on this blog so ENJOY,

LENTIL and CHICK PEA CURRY

Hi, and welcome. It is cold now and this recipe will warm you. INGREDIENTS 1/2 mug lentils 400g tin chick peas (drained 240g) 2 Mugs of water (approx. one pint) 1/2 onion chopped 3 cloves of garlic crushed or chopped 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin salt to taste (one half teaspoon) 1 green chilli (optional) METHOD Put lentils into a large saucepan adding the water. Bring to boil. Skim off froth. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Add salt. Turn off heat, Next, in a separate saucepan heat the oil, add onopns, fry gently for 3 minutes, add garlic and chilli. fry for a further 2 minutes. Add turmeric and stir, add cumin and heat for 1 or 2 minutes. Add water if necessary. Next, add the lentils to this and heat, add chick peas, bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. SERVE with rice,Naan or Pitta bread and yoghurt. ENJOY

PANEER & PEPPERS CURRY

Hi and welcome. This recipe is for a delicious curry using Paneer, a vegetarian cheese. INGREDIENTS 300g block paneer(cut into 3cm cubes) 1 green pepper (diced) 1 red pepper (diced) Tin chopped tomatoes (400g) 1 Chilli (cut into small pieces) 1 small onion (diced) 2 cloves garlic (crushed or finely chopped) 1 teaspoon Turmeric 1 teaspoon Cumin 6 tablespoons vegetable oil Half teaspoon salt METHOD Fry oil, add onions and garlic, fry for 1 or 2 minutes. Add spices and chilli, fry for one minute. Add peppers, fry for 3 minutes, stirring. Add tinned tomatoes, stir and bring to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring. Add Paneer, stir. Add hot water (if necessary) and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. SERVE with rice, Naan, and Yogurt. ENJOY

CURRIES

Hi and welcome. Winter is on the way so every week there will be recipes for warming curries. WATCH this space.