Posts by ANJUM ANANDS

Cheat’s Rasmalai

Cheat’s Rasmalai

July 12, 2017 | Comments Off on Cheat’s Rasmalai

Cheat’s Rasmalai { RASMALAI IS DEFINITELY MY FAVOURITE INDIAN DESSERT. IN ITS AUTHENTIC FORM IT IS MADE FROM SPONGY BALLS OF PANEER THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED AND SOAKED IN SUGAR SYRUP, THEN PLACED INTO A FRAGRANT, MILKY LIQUOR. } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } MILK LIQUOR 1lt Whole milk 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, or to taste 2 tbls caster sugar, or to taste 150ml evaporated milk good pinch of Saffron strands   RICOTTA BALLS 400g ricotta, fresh is always best 35g icing sugar 3 tbls pistachios, left whole if small or halved or roughly chopped if large { METHOD }
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Bengal Tiger Lentil Curry

Bengal Tiger Lentil Curry

July 10, 2017 | Comments Off on Bengal Tiger Lentil Curry

{ A CLASSIC NORTH INDIAN LENTIL DISH, THIS CAN BE DRAMATIC LOOKING, AS THE YELLOW LENTILS STAND OUT FROM THE SMALLER BLACK PULSES. MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT IS LUSCIOUS AND DELICIOUS. ONCE THE LENTILS SOFTEN, THE MORE YOU STIR THEM THE CREAMIER THEY BECOME. LENTILS AND BUTTER GO REALLY WELL TOGETHER, SO I DO RECOMMEND YOU ADD A LITTLE BUTTER AT THE END BEFORE SERVING. THIS IS GREAT WITH RICE OR INDIAN BREADS. }
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Anjum Anands

Anjum Anands

July 10, 2017 | Comments Off on Anjum Anands

 www.thespicetailor.com Anjum Anands is an internationally renowned TV chef, best-selling food writer, award-winning brand owner, entrepreneur and mother of two young children.  Anjum is the face of modern Indian cuisine and truly a woman of achievement, who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and the owner of renowned brand, The Spice Tailor.    BROWSE OUR RECIPES & ARTICLES SWEETS: BAKING Cheat’s Rasmalai Cheat’s Rasmalai { RASMALAI IS DEFINITELY MY FAVOURITE INDIAN DESSERT. IN ITS AUTHENTIC FORM IT IS MADE FROM SPONGY BALLS Read More » MAINS Bengal Tiger Lentil Curry { A CLASSIC NORTH INDIAN LENTIL DISH, THIS CAN BE DRAMATIC LOOKING,
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Dahi Vada

Dahi Vada

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Dahi Vada

DAHI VADA { THESE ARE BOTH A SPECIAL WAY OF SERVING YOGHURT (AS OPPOSED TO A RAITA) AND ALSO A TYPICAL DELHI STREET FOOD. } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } 1 cups urad dal, soak overnight 10g ginger, peeled weight ½-2 Indian green chillies, stalk removed or to taste 2/3 tsp. gluten free baking powder Small handful of chopped fresh coriander  ¾ tsp. salt Vegetable oil for frying To make up half of them (for 12 dahi vada) 450g plain yoghurt 90-110ml water Salt to taste 3-4 tsp. sugar, more if the yoghurt is tart ¾ tsp. roasted cumin, powdered
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Paneer Kofta & Shiitake Mushroom Curry

Paneer Kofta & Shiitake Mushroom Curry

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Paneer Kofta & Shiitake Mushroom Curry

PANEER KOFTA & SHIITAKE MUSHROOM CURRY { THIS IS DEFINITELY A SPECIAL OCCASION DISH AS IT IS HAS ELEGANT AS WELL AS DELICIOUS AND I THINK WORTH THE EFFORT IF YOU HAVE PEOPLE COMING AROUND. } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } 350g home made paneer, (place in boiling water as you work if it has not just been made) Small handful of chopped fresh coriander 12 medium sized shiitake mushrooms, thickly sliced or stalks removed and halved Oil to fry   SAUCE 8 tbs. vegetable oil 3 black cardamom pods 2 large onions, sliced 4 fat garlic cloves, peeled and
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Tandoor Cauliflower, My Way

Tandoor Cauliflower, My Way

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Tandoor Cauliflower, My Way

Tandoor Cauliflower, My Way { THIS VEGETARIAN DELIGHT DONE “MY WAY” AS SWEET, SPICY, HEARTY, AS YOU’D LIKE. TASTE AND SEASON FOR THE WAY YOU LOVE TO EAT AND ENJOY THIS OH-SO TASTY VEGETARIAN DISH. } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE CAULIFLOWER: 900g Cauliflower (around 1 small one) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp chickpea (besan) flour 60g cashew nuts 3 small garlic cloves 20g finely grated root ginger (peeled weight) 3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for the oven rack 400g plain yogurt Chilli powder, to taste Paprika for colour, if you like 1 tsp
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Spice-crusted Halloumi With Fig and Pistachio Chutney

Spice-crusted Halloumi With Fig and Pistachio Chutney

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Spice-crusted Halloumi With Fig and Pistachio Chutney

Spice Crusted Halloumi with Fig and Pistachio Chutney { WHETHER IT’S A MEAT-FREE MONDAY OR YOU’RE JUST WANTING A KILLER HALLOUMI RECIPE, THIS IS SERIOUSLY TO DIE FOR!! } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE CHUTNEY 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/4 tsp chilli powder, or to taste 1/2 small onion, chopped 8g root ginger, peeled weight, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated 100g dried figs, finely chopped 3.5 tbsp red wine vinegar, or to taste 2 tsp caster sugar, or to taste 1/3 tsp garam masala 1/3 tsp roasted ground cumin small fistful
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Mixed Vegetable Kadhai

Mixed Vegetable Kadhai

July 9, 2017 | Comments Off on Mixed Vegetable Kadhai

MIXED VEGETABLE KADHAI { IF YOU LIKE IT SPICY, OR NOT, THIS IS THE PERFECT MEAT-FREE MONDAY OR SIDE DISH TO ANY MEAL. ENJOY THIS CLASSIC DISH! } Contributor: Anjum Anands { INGREDIENTS } FOR THE KADHAI MASALA 1 tbsp coriander seeds 3⁄4 tsp cumin seeds 1 – 2 Kashmiri dried chillies (these are mild, if you don’t have them, use 1 red chilli, or give them a miss) 8 black peppercorns   FOR THE SAUCE 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tsp finely grated root ginger (peeled weight) 3 large garlic cloves, finely grated 3 medium-large
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