Saturday, 25 January 2025

TOFU and PEA CURRY

Hi and welcome. This recipe is ideal for supper or a light lunch. You can use Paneer instead of Tofu. INGREDIENTS 200g firm tofu cut into cubes 200g peas (fresh or tinned) 1 onion finely chopped 3 garlic cloves crushed or chopped 2 tomatoes quartered 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp garam masala 1 chilli chopped 1/4 tsp chilli powder 100ml whole milk coriander leaves salt METHOD Gently heat the onion 2 mins, add garlic and turmeric, Add chopped tomatoes and fry for 1 minute, add garam masala, add chilli and chilli powder. Add 300ml water and bring to boil. Add tofu and peas and stir. Add milk and bring to boil. Simmer for 5 mins. Add salt to taste. This should be a creamy curry. Add chopped coriander leaves SERVE with rice or Naan

Thursday, 16 January 2025

THAI GREEN CURRY (QUORN)

Hi and welcome. Another warming curry. INGREDIENTS 300g Quorn chicken stle pieces 1 tin Coconut milk 400ml 1 Thai green curry paste 50g 1/2 small onion finely chopped OR 2 spring onions 3 tbsps sunflower oil coriander leaves (handful) salt to taste METHOD Gently fry the onions in oil until soft. Add quorn chicken style pieces. Fry gently for 5 minutes. Add coconut milk and green Thai paste, bring to boil. Simmer for 4 minutes, Add lime juice and coriander leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes. SERVE WITH NOODLES OR RICE. ENJOY