Manju Malhi
Chicken and Poultry
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Indian Roast Chicken
Indian Roast ChickenKashmiri chilli powder is a ground chilli pepper which is mild to medium hot and and has a piquant yet warm distinct flavour. It also adds a naturally bright red colour to dishes. Dry whole Kashmiri chillies are medium in size, cone shaped with...
Football Vindaloo
Football VindalooThis dish is brilliant because the preparation time is short and the curry will be ready at half time so you won’t miss any of the action. It’s a recipe for those who hate fiddly techniques and are lazy in the kitchen. Traditionally, vindaloo is made...
Chicken Lababdar
African Chickpea StewServes 2 Serves 2 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 onion, grated 2 tomatoes, chopped or 200g can of chopped tomatoes 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) 250g...
Chilli Chicken – Mirch Wali Murgh
Chilli Chicken - Mirch Wali MurghThis spicy dish is a hybrid of influenced by Chinese elements, and the piquant flavours of the soy sauce blend well with the sharpness of the turmeric and green chillies. This recipe is taken from the Easy Indian Cookbook published by...
Chicken Jambalaya
African Chickpea StewServes 42 tbsp olive oil 2 chicken breasts, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2-4 garlic cloves, crushed or 2 tsp garlic puree 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 250g long grain rice, such as basmati 450g can plum tomatoes...
Black Pepper Chicken – Kali Mirch ka Murgh
Black Pepper Chicken - Kali Mirch ka MurghBlack Pepper has been exported for centuries ans was one of the major attractions for trader-turned-colonists. Peppercorns are the dried berries of the pepper plant, an evergreen creeper. Their heat and pungency make pepper a...
Chicken in Hoisin Sauce
Chicken in Hoisin SauceServes 22 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin pieces 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 85g broccoli florets, washed (about 5-6 florets) 4 mushrooms, sliced 1 small carrot, peeled and sliced at a diagonal 1...
Tandoori Chicken – Tandoori Murgh
African Chickpea StewThe traditional way to make tandoori chicken is by marinating the meat with spices and yogurt and then cooking it in a tandoor – a clay oven heated by charcoal. It is one of the healthiest ways of eating chicken as it is not served with a rich...
Malabar Chicken Curry
Malabar Chicken CurryServes 4 Serves: 4 For the spice blend: 2.5cm piece cinnamon or cassia bark2 bay leaves2 cloves4 black peppercorns For the curry: 2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil4-6 shallots or 2 onions, chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 500g...
Chicken Curry on the bone – Murgh Masala
African Chickpea StewThis is a chicken recipe that simply needs to be placed in the oven for the final aspects cooking and served with naan breads and a crisp green salad. The chicken can be replaced with vegetables such as carrots, potatoes and green beans.Serves 3-4...
Chicken Cutlets
Chicken CutletsPrep: 15 MinutesCook: 10 Minutes, plus 20 minutes boiling potatoes and chickenServes: 4Makes about 12-15 cutlets500g boneless and skinless chicken pieces, cooked and shredded (see below)1/4 tsp turmeric1-2 fluffy potatoes, such as King Edward or Maris...
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Turmeric and Mushroom Rice
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Indian Almond Milk – Basundi
Indian Almond Milk - BasundiMakes 4 small cups Generally this rich drink is made with butter and cream. However, I’ve turned it into a healthier treat that can be drunk hot in the winter and cold during the summer months. I’ve prepared this using evaporated milk for a...
Indian Bread and Butter Pudding – Double ka Meetha
Indian Bread and Butter Pudding - Double ka MeethaServes 6 Double ka Meetha is an eggless baked dish that is also known as Shahi Tukra. Slices of bread are lightly fried and then immersed in a richly spiced milk that is sweetened either with condensed milk or sugar....
Mum’s Coconut Chutney
Mum's Coconut ChutneyServes 4 This is a chutney which was created with ingredients which were to hand during an ad hoc cooking class where a student was keen to know how to prepare one. There are many variations of coconut chutney but this is my Mum’s version which...