Imagine my surprise when I was invited to a product launch by Tilda demonstrating a range of ready-to-stir-fry rices complete with flavourings. Unlike some foodies I have no aversion to prepared foods if the content is good and the results are delicious; in the real world we have people to feed often on a certain budget in a limited time. […]
Read moreI’m quite a fan of pilaff-style dishes and this Ottolenghi feast is no exception. Tasty as always, though I’m not entirely convinced all three carbs are essential: lentils, noodles and rice? I’d drop either of the first two and probably not notice. To round it out I also wanted some veg so I bunged a few green beans in and […]
Read moreThis is the rice from the chicken tikka masala recipe. I’ve broken it out to it’s own page otherwise I have trouble finding it! Aromatic rice: 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and bashed 1 cinnamon stick 3 cloves 4 cardamom pods 1 cupful rice per person Fry the onion gently until softened, then add the garlic. Add the […]
Read moreEvery couple of months I get the urge to make another curry, and I’ve made plenty in the last year. It was a Saturday dish, so I had to time to put a little effort in. After a little research I settled on Jamie Oliver’s chicken tikka masala from Jamie’s Dinners. I still had some garam masala left over from […]
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