Are Hindus Vegetarian?
Introduction In my last post I discussed the environmental and ethical reasons for adopting a vegetarian diet. In this post, I will look at religious reasons for excluding meat from …
Mushroom, Spinach and Goat Cheese Risotto
Ingredients 750 ml boiling water1tbsp vegetarian bouillon powder5 g dried porcini mushrooms 1 medium onion – diced50 g salted butter1 tbs olive oil 150 g chestnut mushrooms – sliced.1 clove …
Vegetarianism, Ethics and the Environment
Personal Introduction In my early 20s I became a vegetarian. There were two interconnected reasons for my decision: curiosity and ethical. CuriosityIn my early 20s I had a friend who …
Non-Traditional Alu Gobi (Potato and Cauliflower)
Alu Gobi is a popular north Indian dish, however neither potatoes or cauliflower are indigenous to India. Potatoes, tomatoes and chillies were introduced to India by the Portuguese probably sometime …
Dhal Makhani
Dhal (also spelled dal or dahl) is a staple of many Indian cuisines, eaten by rich and poor. Dhal, as a staple, has a long history in India possibly dating …
Poke Bowl
Originally from Hawaii, poke (pronounced poh keh) bowls have become one of the latest global food trends. We first encountered poke bowls in Lisbon, and there is even a poke …
Matar Paneer
A popular North Indian dish made of peas (matar) and pressed curd cheese (paneer). Ingredients 1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp coriander seeds 15 g fresh ginger1 fresh green chilli3 cloves …
Black Bean Burrito and Accompaniments
Ingredients Method Notes 200 g Black (Turtle) Beans 1 stick of celery (cut in two)1 onion (peeled and quartered)1 carrot (cut in large batons)1 bayleaf1 tsp coriander seeda few sprigs …
Cheesy Pasta
Ingredients 50 g butter1 leek1 large clove garlic 50g plain flour750 ml milk 175g strong cheddar cheese0.5 tbs dijon mustard 200g dry pasta (you want a tube shaped pasta) 75g …
Aromatic Rice
This is very easy to do and adds an extra dimension to rice. I often serve this with curries such as my brinjal curry. Ingredients Method Notes 30 g butter …