Dinner

  • Easy Japanese Chicken

    June 28, 2018thepeppercook

      Made with gluten-free Worcestershire sauce instead of soy sauce, this super-easy recipe is quick and yummy – ideal for one of those evenings you don’t want a complicated dinner! Ingredients: 3 boneless chicken breast halves (about 280g) ½ teaspoon cornflour 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, diced into ½”…

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  • Mom’s Recipe # 18 – Cauliflower and Potatoes

    May 21, 2018thepeppercook

      Crispy, spicy cauliflower with nicely browned potatoes – gobi aloo – is a North Indian favourite. Use this quick, easy recipe to impress everyone at home! Ingredients: Half a large cauliflower, cut into florets, about 250g 2 small potatoes, about 125g ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds 2-3 whole red…

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  • Kutchi Farali Potato Curry

    March 28, 2018thepeppercook

      A delicious potato curry made on days that Indians fast and do not eat cereals, nor onion or garlic. A simple recipe, it is a favourite in our house even on days that no one is fasting! Perfect with puris or rice for a Sunday lunch! Looking for an easy Indian “curry”?  Here’s one!…

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  • Mom’s Recipe # 2 – Basic Moong Dal

    March 13, 2018thepeppercook

      An easy, healthy recipe for a basic staple of North Indian meals – yellow lentils flavoured with cumin and turmeric. Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (about 120g)  Click here to buy 5 cups water 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Click here to buy 1/2 teaspoon chili, ground Click here to buy 1 teaspoon ginger, sliced…

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  • Prawn Curry with Kokum and Raw Mango

    January 30, 2018thepeppercook

      A delicious and easy Kerala prawn curry, creamy with coconut yet balanced by the tang of tomatoes, raw mango, and kokum. A favourite recipe for both for the family and guests. Ingredients: 350g-400g / about 20 pieces medium-large prawns, cleaned and deveined (without shell) 1 small onion (about 3” diameter), sliced thinly 1” piece…

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  • Burmese-Inspired Cabbage and Pickled Ginger Salad

    December 6, 2017thepeppercook

    A healthy recipe filled with the fresh flavours of both Chinese and purple cabbage, tossed with shallots, pink pickled ginger and roasted chickpeas, balanced by a simple dressing of lime, brown sugar and soya sauce. Ingredients: ½ small head Chinese cabbage, thinly sliced about 150g (about 2 cups) 1 small head purple cabbage, thinly sliced…

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  • Easy Fresh Fenugreek Rice

    June 25, 2017thepeppercook

      With the fresh, green bitterness of fenugreek balanced by the nuttiness of roasted dals, chilies and coriander seed, and the fragrant aroma of basmati, Fenugreek Rice is a healthy meal in one needing accompaniments of only yoghurt, papad, and pickles. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice/ leftover rice 1 tablespoon urad dal (skinned black gram)…

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  • Dry Malabar Prawns

    June 20, 2017thepeppercook

      A quick, delicious Kerala recipe of juicy prawns fried until crispy in coconut oil, marinated in a fragrant blend of grated coconut, coriander leaves, cumin, Malabar peppercorns, and fiery red chilies, enhanced by tangy tamarind. Ingredients: 350g-400g / about 20 pieces medium-large prawns, cleaned deveined (without shell) a 1½ inch ball of tamarind pulp…

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  • Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Curry

    May 31, 2017thepeppercook

    This watermelon curry meets all my requirements of a good recipe! It’s easy, quick, beautiful, and delicious! It’s also a low-waste dish, as you can cook the tougher white inner rind of the watermelon as well. A sure hit at any dinner party! Ingredients: ½ a large watermelon (about 800g) 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)…

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  • Sri Lankan Long Beans

    February 16, 2017thepeppercook

      Healthy, spicy long beans cooked in lemongrass, cinnamon, chilies, and coconut for a perfect vegan lunch or dinner. Ingredients: 250g long beans, cut into 2” pieces 1 tomato, cut into wedges 1 long green stem lemongrass ¼ cup water ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds 2 pieces cinnamon stick 1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise 3 cloves…

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