What's for dinner?

[brian ross]

Tonight, I am preparing - Homestyle Chicken Curry

1 large onion
6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
50g ginger, roughly chopped
4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp fennel seed
5cm cinnamon stick
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp caster sugar
400g can chopped tomatoes
8 chicken thighs, skinned, boneless (about 800g)
250ml hot chicken stock
2 tbsp chopped coriander

Method:
Roughly chop the onion, transfer to a small food processor, and add 3 tablespoons of water - process to a slack paste. You could use a stick blender for this or coarsely grate the onion into a bowl – there’s no need to add any water if you are grating the onion. Tip into a small bowl and leave on one side.

Put the chopped garlic and ginger into the same food processor and add 4 tbsp water – process until smooth and spoon into another small bowl. Alternatively, crush the garlic to a paste with a knife or garlic press and finely grate the ginger.

Heat the oil in a wok or sturdy pan set over a medium heat. Combine the cumin and fennel seeds with the cinnamon and chilli flakes and add to the pan in one go. Swirl everything around for about 30 secs until the spices release a fragrant aroma.

Fry the onion paste until it turns a lovely dark golden colour - this should take about 7-8 mins.Add the garlic and ginger paste and cook for another 2 mins – stirring all the time.

Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, and sugar and continue cooking for 20 secs before tipping in the tomatoes. Continue cooking on a medium heat for about 10 mins without a lid until the tomatoes reduce and darken.

Cut the chicken thighs into 3cm chunks and add to the pan once the tomatoes have thickened to a paste. Cook for 5 mins to coat the chicken in the masala and seal in the juices, and then pour over the hot chicken stock. Simmer for 8-10 mins without a lid until the chicken is tender and the masala lightly thickened – you might need to add an extra ladleful of stock or water if the curry needs it. Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve with Indian flatbreads or fluffy basmati rice and a pot of yogurt on the side.

First time I've tried this recipe. Smells quite good already while I cook it. YUM!

[sprintcyclist]

Catch can

Whatever we can find

I might make some scones, or perhaps potato cakes.
If I'm real lazy it could be baked beans on toast.

Don't know yet.

hhhhhmmmmmmm

baked beans and poached eggs on toast .....

Very nice

[Valkie]

Catch can

Whatever we can find

I might make some scones, or perhaps potato cakes.
If I'm real lazy it could be baked beans on toast.

Don't know yet.

hhhhhmmmmmmm

baked beans and poached eggs on toast .....

Very nice

Got lazy
Toasted tomato sandwiches.

But I always have bacon and eggs every Sunday.
Lots of bacon
Scrambled or sometimes fried eggs
Fried tomato, sourdough toast
Baked beans
Oh and fresh squeezed orange juice with a passion fruit mixed in.

So I guess, plain old tomato sandwiches are ok for tonight.

[BigP]

Catch can

Whatever we can find

I might make some scones, or perhaps potato cakes.
If I'm real lazy it could be baked beans on toast.

Don't know yet.

hhhhhmmmmmmm

baked beans and poached eggs on toast .....

Very nice

Got lazy
Toasted tomato sandwiches.

But I always have bacon and eggs every Sunday.
Lots of bacon
Scrambled or sometimes fried eggs
Fried tomato, sourdough toast
Baked beans
Oh and fresh squeezed orange juice with a passion fruit mixed in.

So I guess, plain old tomato sandwiches are ok for tonight.

I enjoy a little bacon, I made some of my own last week, Purchased a pork belly , removed the skin, cured it for a few days with honey and plain salt, smoked it for a couple of hours , It was rather nice

[Valkie]

That's what I'm having tonight
Pork belly
My little lovely is cooking it as I write.
My son is coming over tonight, my youngest has put in for a meal to be left for her, I'll have what's left for sandwiches.

Yep, good meal all round.

[Black Orchid]

My night off tonight but I made a pavlova for dessert.

[Valkie]

I might have a go at talking the missus into making me some apple strudel.

I'll let you know how I go.

[Black Orchid]

Apple strudel is good too! My Great Aunt used to make this amazing apple roll thing in a sugar type syrup. She made this really soft pastry and rolled it up into individual little rolls with apple inside then poured sauce over it before baking.

I have searched similar things on the internet and tried them but none were anything like it. I am sorry my Mother never got the recipe to hand down to me.

[Valkie]

Apple strudel is good too! My Great Aunt used to make this amazing apple roll thing in a sugar type syrup. She made this really soft pastry and rolled it up into individual little rolls with apple inside then poured sauce over it before baking.

I have searched similar things on the internet and tried them but none were anything like it. I am sorry my Mother never got the recipe to hand down to me.

Bad news, no apples.
I'll have to settle for ice cream and peaches.
But she did promise me apple strudel on the weekend.

Love my wife

[Black Orchid]

I wish someone would promise me Apple Strudel on the weekend lol

Better still ... Bombe Alaska! MMMmmmMMM!