"Cook up some delicious Indian-Cuisine.
Delicious Spicy Pancake
These soft, fiery pancakes take the traditional breakfast staple to a whole new level of flavor and excitement. One of the keys to good cooking is using your imagination and branching out from the usual options. For brunch, try something different and impress your guests with these easy-to-make spicy pancakes. Start by toasting cumin seeds in a non-stick pan with a pinch of salt. Then, add thinly sliced ginger, deseeded and sliced chilli, and garlic. Next, add olive oil to the toasted cumin seeds and toss in the ginger, chilli, and garlic for an incredible aroma. Finally, spread sliced potatoes across the pan and season with turmeric for added flavor and color."
"After toasting and seasoning your garlic, chili, ginger, and cumin seeds, turn off the heat and allow them to cool. Once cooled, add them to your pancake batter along with plain flour, a pinch of salt and pepper, one whole egg, and milk. To achieve a smooth paste, whisk the egg first before gradually adding in the milk. Be careful not to add too much milk as it can cause a lumpy batter. The key to a great pancake mix is to have a thin consistency."
"To add a crispy texture to your pancake mixture, add just a teaspoon of oil. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed. Use a large pan to cook the pancakes, as it allows for a thin and even surface. Heat the pan and pour the mixture in, spreading it evenly across the pan. Once the pancake starts to lift off the bottom of the pan and small bubbles appear on the surface, it's ready to be flipped. You can either toss the pancake in the pan or use a spatula to flip it over. The goal is to have a nice crisp edge around the sides. "
"Once the pancake is cooked, carefully roll it out of the pan. The fun part is filling the pancakes. Take your seasoned potatoes, and make an imaginary line, then tightly roll the potatoes and tuck them inside the pancake. The delicious spicy pancakes are now ready to eat. Serve them with a simple dipping sauce on the side for a refreshing contrast. This makes for a great brunch dish with delicious and exciting flavors."
Chickpea Cumin and Spinach Koftas
"Delicious Indian-inspired koftas made with chickpeas, cumin, spinach, and tahini dressing can be prepared and cooked in no time.
Start by blending chickpeas, cumin seeds, paprika, and turmeric in a blender to form a paste. Next, wilt spinach in olive oil and chop it finely, then add it to the chickpea mixture. Sprinkle in gram flour (made from finely ground chickpeas) and shape the mixture into golf ball-sized chunks using a spoon. Allow the koftas to rest in the fridge. When ready to cook, heat oil in a frying pan and shallow fry the koftas until golden brown on all sides. Drain them on kitchen paper to remove any excess oil. For a simple and tasty dipping sauce, mix yogurt with a dollop of tahini, a squeeze of lemon and fresh chopped coriander. Serve this mouth-watering dish as a perfect sharing plate with Chickpea Cumin and Spinach Koftas with tahini dressing."
Chili Chicken
"Spice up your dinner with this easy and flavorful Chili Chicken recipe. Start by chopping chicken thighs into pieces, and then prepare the marinade by finely chopping garlic, ginger, red chili, and lemon juice. In a pan, toast coriander and cumin seeds to release their flavors, grind them and add to the chicken. Pour plain yogurt over the chicken, add turmeric and seasonings, mix well and let the chicken marinate for 2 hours to overnight.
Next, fry chopped onions in olive oil, then add chopped garlic and ginger, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, tomato puree and butter. Add the marinated chicken and all the remaining marinade and cook until the chicken is tender. Finally, top with coriander for added flavor. This dish can be prepared and cooked in just 20 minutes, making it a simple and stress-free way to keep old dishes fresh and exciting. Perfect to enjoy it spicy."
Spiced Rice Pudding
"Experience a new twist on a beloved British classic with this recipe for Spiced Rice Pudding. This recipe adds a touch of exotic flavor to the traditional dessert by incorporating a variety of aromatic spices. Cooking with spices doesn't have to be limited to savory dishes, it can also elevate sweet desserts to a whole new level. This fragrant spiced rice pudding is a perfect example of how spices can transform a classic dessert into something truly special."
"This recipe for spiced rice pudding is elevated by the addition of cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Cardamom is strong and spicy, so it is added to the casserole in its pods, which are lightly cracked to release the flavor. Cloves provide an aniseed flavor with a lot of depth. To enhance the fragrance of the spices, lightly toast them in a pan before adding them to the rice pudding. The rice pudding is made with coconut milk, sugar, milk and cream. Bring it to a slow boil to allow the flavors to infuse. The addition of lime cuts through the richness of the coconut and adds a nice acidity that pairs well with the cinnamon and vanilla. This recipe reminds me of the flavors of chai tea in India, where I fell in love with the comforting and delicious fragrance."
"To finish the spiced rice pudding recipe, bring the mixture to a boil, add 200 grams of pudding rice (do not wash it before as the starch helps in thickening the pudding in the oven) and reduce the heat to a light simmer. As the pudding rice cooks, it will absorb the flavors of the coconut milk, vanilla, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the rice is tender. The rice pudding is now ready to be served and enjoy the wonderful blend of flavors and aroma."
"To take this simple, delicious and aromatic rice pudding to the next level
Add a custard-like texture to it. Whisk two egg yolks and two tablespoons of mascarpone cheese together until smooth. Turn off the heat and stir the mixture into the rice pudding. It will thicken and enrich the pudding, giving it a new dimension. Before putting it in the oven, you can also add some lime zest on top and make a roasted caramelized lime zest on top of the pudding for added flavor. Finally, bake the pudding in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees to finish cooking the rice and fully develop the aromatic flavors.
This recipe is a perfect example of how spices can transform a classic dish and take it to a completely new level. The rice pudding you'll get is something you've never tasted before."
