skinnydawn
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That looks amazing. My daughter loves Indian food and that could be a slimming winner for her. Where can I get the book as I don't go to class and it looks an awful lot to ask you to post the recipes.
It's no problem hunni! They're all very simple recipes...
Aloo Gobi
Free on EE and green. 3.5 syns on original
Fry light
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized cubes
1 head of cauliflower, separated into bite sized florets
1 tsp mild or medium chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp amchoor (dried mango powder) - I didn't use this
Salt
Chopped coriander and mint to serve
Spray a large non-stick wok with fry light and place over medium heat. Add onion and stir-fry for 4-5 mins. Add cumin seeds and stir-fry for a further 2-3 mins.
Add potatoes & cauliflower & stir-fry over a high heat for 4-5 mins. Add chilli powder, turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala & amchoor & stir-fry for 2-3 mins.
Pour in 200ml water & season well. Cover & cook gently for 10-15 mins, or until veg are tender. Season to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped herbs.
Spinach & sweet potato curry
Free on EE & green. 8 syns on original.
300 ml veg stock
750g sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into bite sized wedges.
1 onion, peeled, halved & thinly sliced.
225g baby leaf spinach (I used frozen)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 red chilli, deseeded & thinly sliced
1 tbsp medium or hot curry powder
4 ripe plum tomatoes (I used tinned)
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Place the stock in a large saucepan & add the sweet potatoes & onions. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover & cook gently for 4-5 mins.
Add the spinach, garlic, red chilli, curry powder & tomatoes to the pan, stir well & cook over a medium heat for 10 mins or until the spinach has just wilted & the potatoes are tender. Season well & serve not.
Bombay Potatoes
Free on EE & green.
8 syns on original.
Fry light
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp peeled & finely chopped root ginger
6 medium potatoes, peeled, par boiled & cut into cubes
4 tomatoes, cores removed & flesh diced
4 tbsp chopped coriander
Spray a large non stick pan with fry light. Place over a medium heat & fry the mustard seeds, ground cumin, turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, chilli powder & ginger for a few mins.
Add the potatoes, making sure they are completely coated in the spicy mixture.
Stir-fry for about 10-15 mins, then stir in the tomatoes & coriander. Cook for 1-2 mins & remove from the heat. Serve immediately.
Lentil dahl - not from the book.
Free on EE & green
2 tbsp water
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chilli powder & 1 whole chilli
2 bay leaves
2 inch cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp salt
6 black peppercorns
8oz/225g red lentils
1 1/2 pt boiling vegetable stock
Put the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl & microwave for 4 minutes, stirring once.
Add remaining ingredients & stir. Cook for 10 mins, stir, cook for 5-8 mins. Season with salt & pepper, & more chilli if required.
I usually throw in some frozen spinach with mine as its a bit more sf!
Hope these help! Xx