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Saag Aloo

Saag Aloo recipe

We’ve had and loved Saag Aloo in the past when we used to get India takeaways, it was a bit of a Wednesday evening treat when we were at The In on The Green. We’ve also throw the odd imitation one together. So we thought we’d try a more traditional recipe….

Ingredients:-

4 Medium New Potatoes, peeled and par boiled
½ Tbsp of Ground Coriander
 1 TSP of Garam Masala
½ Tsp of Turmeric
½ Tsp of Ground Cumin Seeds
1 Onion, finely diced
2 to 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1 Tsp of Brown Sugar
3 Tbsp of Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp of Water
5 Tbsp of Oil
1 Tsp of Brown Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp of whole Cumin Seeds
2 Small Red Chillies, finely chopped
1 Inch (2.54Cm) of fresh Ginger, minced
1 Tomato, finely chopped
250g Fresh Spinach, roughly chopped
1 ½ Tsp of Salt

Method:-

(1) Mix the ground Coriander, Garam Masal, Turmeric, ground Cumin, Sugar, Lemon Juice and Water.
(2) Heat the Oil and fry the par boiled Potatoes, stirring gently until golden brown.
(3) Remove and set aside.
(4) Add the Cumin seeds and Mustard seeds to the hot Oil and stir until fragrant.
(5) Add the Onions, Garlic, Chilli and Ginger and stir for a few minutes.
(6) Add the spice mix from (1) and continue to stir until the water has evaporated.
(7) Add the Tomato and simmer for a further 5 minutes or until thickened.
(8) Stir in the Spinach a few handfuls at a time stiring occasionally.
(9) Season with Salt.
(10) Reduce the heat and add the Potatoes and mix well.
(11) Simmer for a further 5 minutes.

This was a really authentic side to go with the Balti Pork we had frozen an few nights ago. Quick and easy and just what we needed after a day of flooring and boxing in the kitchen.

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Turkey Parmigiana with roasted Hazelnuts

I found some Turkey breast steaks for the bank melting price of £0.88 and as I ended up flat bound by the weather yesterday we decided to play in the kitchen. Chicken Parmigiana is one thing, but we think we took it to another level. But I guess we would really?!

Passata sauce

Ingredients:-

1 jar of Passata
1 squirt of Tomato Puree
1 clove of Garlic, minced
1 Onion, finely diced
2 Mushrooms, finely sliced
Basil
Oregano
Oil to fry
Salt & Pepper

Method:-

(1) Fry the Onions on a low heat until translucent.
(2) Add the Garlic and stir for a couple of minutes.
(3) Add the Mushrooms and stir again for a couple of minutes.
(4) Add the Passata, Tomato Puree and stir.
(5) Add the Oregano and Basil and season with Salt & Pepper.
(6) Simmer for 5 minutes and stir occasionally.

Turkey Steaks

Ingredients:-

Turkey Breast steaks
Bread Crumbs (Gluten free in our case)
Toasted and ground Hazelnuts (The last of this years foraged nuts – Sobs a little!)
Grated Italian style hard cheese and grated mature Cheddar.
1 Egg, beaten
Dried Parsley
Dried Basil
Milk
Flour
Oil to fry
Salt & Pepper
Chilli flakes


Method:-

(1) Toast the Hazelnuts in their shells at 180C for 10 minutes on a tray and then allow to cool.
(2) Crack the shells and chop the nuts in a food processor.
(3) Mix the Breadcrumbs, half of the grated Italian style Cheese, Parsley and nuts and put in a bowl.
(4) Season the flour with Salt & Pepper, Chilli Flakes and put in a bowl.
(5) Mix the beaten Egg with a little Milk to make an Egg wash and add to a bowl.
(6) Heat the Oil in a large frying pan.
(7) Dip each Turkey steak firstly in seasoned Flour, then the Egg wash and finally the Breadcrumb mix.
(8) Fry on both sides on a moderate heat until the breadcrumbs are golden.
(9) Spoon a little Passata sauce over each steak.
(10) Sprinkle grated Cheddar over the top and then Italian style Cheese and a sprinkling of dried Basil.
(11) Grill until the Cheese has melted and browned slightly.

We really enjoyed the intense flavours and the Turkey was both tender and moist. Serve with scalloped chips and a dressed salad perhaps?
 

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