Coconut Ice cream

Want to beat the heat by making an ice cream in 10 minutes??

Here is how you do it.

Ingredients:
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp grated fresh coconut

Method:
1. In a big bowl, mix coconut milk, cream and sugar. Whip this mixture lightly for 2-4 minutes on low speed until the size doubles. Make sure the mixture is smooth and the cream doesn't thicken too much.
2. Add the grated coconut and fold it gently in the whipped mixture.
3. Set this batter to set in the fridge for 2 hours at least, overnight is better.

Beat the heat and get a refreshing kick from the tropics!

Lamb chops with Grilled Pear Salad

Another super easy and quick lamb chops recipe.

Ingredients:
Lamb Chops
Salt
Black Pepper Powder
Dried Oregano
Fresh Thyme
Fresh Parsley
Fresh minced garlic
Fennel Powder
Groundnut oil
Baby kale(any salad leaf of your choice)
Pear
EVOO
Balsamic Vinegar

Method:
1. Marinate the lamb chops with fresh minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, fennel powder, oregano and some oil for minimum of 15 minutes.
2. On a hot grill, cook the chops for 4-5 minutes each side.
3. While the lamb is cooking, prepare salad dressing by mixing some balsamic vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.
4. For the 2 minutes, put pear quarters to grill on both the sides.
5. Assemble the dinner by dressing the salad leaves, arranging the grilled pear in a ring and topping with juicy lamb chops.

How to prepare lamb chops and have fancy dinner ready in under 30 minutes...

Indian Masala Lamb Chops

Try these quick and easy succulent Lamb Chops with bold Indian Spices. It's easy to prepare, quick to cook and provides for elegant plating for weeknight parties.

Ingredients:
Lamb Chops
Turmeric
Red Chilly Powder
Black Pepper Powder
Coriander Powder
Dried Oregano
Minced Garlic
Minced Ginger
Groundnut oil
Salt
Greek Yogurt
Lime Pickle
Scallions
Fresh coriander
Cooked Basmati Rice

Method:
1. Mix all the ingredients in a ziplock bag to make a paste.
2. Marinate the lamb chops in the paste for  minimum of 15 minutes.
3. On a hot grill/pan, cook the lamb chops for 4-5 minutes each side.
4. To make the yogurt sauce, mix  Greek yogurt, lime pickle, scallions and fresh chopped coriander,
5. Serve with hot rice and yogurt sauce.

How to marinate lamb chops?? It's super easy...

Tarragon Chicken

Tarragon chicken - is it than intense, laborious French tarragon Chicken.. No! Does it have the same flavour?? Absolutely yes... In less than half the cooking and cleaning time it would take me otherwise, I came up with this classy dish for quick, weeknight entertainment and dinners.

Ingredients:
Chicken Breast
Fresh Tarragon
Dried Tarragon
Some Butter
Some regular oil
Salt
Black Pepper Powder
Some Vodka
Chicken or Vegetable Broth/Warm Water
An egg
Some plain white flour
Couple of cloves of minced garlic
Some cream
Some Dijon Mustard
Crushed red pepper(optional)

Method:
1. Cut the chicken breast in half and pound it into thin cutlets. This ensures cooking time speeds up.
2. In a deep dish, mix an egg with some salt, dried thyme, black pepper powder and crushed red pepper.
3. In another deep dish, mix some flour with salt and pepper.

4. Now dunk the chicken cutlet in the flour, then egg and then flour again, shown in the video.
5. Then shallow fry it in a pan, with some oil and butter - about 3-5 minutes each side.
6. After the chicken cutlets are cooked, use the same pan and add some minced garlic, fresh chopped tarragon, dried tarragon, pepper and salt. Saute for a few seconds.
7. Deglaze the pan with some chicken/vegetable broth or water. Add some dijon mustard and vodka to the pan. Let the mixture come to a bubble. Please refer to the video for the sauce technique.
8. Once the mixture has reduced to half, turn off the gas and add some cream.
9. Serve sliced chicken breast cutlets and spoon over the sauce in a big platter.

Dunking Chicken Cutlets in egg and flour

Tarragon Cream Sauce

Enjoy this classy dish with a side of salad and roasted veggies!

Weekday Mediterranean Delight Dinner

Try this menu to welcome the week. It's extremely quick, low prep and elegant dinner menu for two. Enjoy this meal with glass of red wine with some nice guitar in the background or with a spicy conversation with friends after a hectic day at work!

Here I have clockwise:
Homemade Grilled Chapati(Save time by using grilled store-bought Pita bread)
Moroccan Chickpea Mash
Grilled Aubergine Salad with feta-cheese and yogurt dressing

Moroccan Chickpea Mash

You can serve this as a main course, as a side, as a topping on your bread or filling in your sandwich! This is an absolutely versatile dish to have up your sleeve when you want something quick that involves 'no cooking'!!

Ingredients:
A can of chickpeas/garbanzo beans
Salt
Pepper
Sumac
Coriander Powder
Roasted Cumin Powder
Red Chilly Powder
Roasted Sesame Oil
One lime juice
Chopped Parsley
Chopped Spring Onion

Method:
1. Drain and wash the chickpeas. Mash half the chickpeas in a bowl.
2. Mix the mashed chickpeas with some salt, pepper, sumac, red chilly powder, roasted cumin powder, coriander powder, lime juice, roasted sesame oil, chopped parsley and chopped spring onion.

No cook main course is ready to be served with warm pita or rice pilaf!

Grilled Aubergine Salad with Feta cheese and Yogurt dressing

This is a fantastic side or a small meal by itself for one. If you don't like aubergines, you will start liking it after you try this recipe!

Ingredients:
One large aubergine
Feta cheese
Yogurt
Salt
Pepper
Sumac
Parsley
Spring Onion
Vegetable Oil

Method:
1. Cut aubergine into about 1/2" thick slices.
Note: If you cut it too thin then it will not maintain it's shape on the grill.

2. Brush one side of aubergine slices and put them face down on a hot grill pan. Cook on one side for about 4 minutes.

3. Brush the other side with oil and turn the slices. Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the aubergines are cooked through.

4. In a bowl, mix the feta cheese, yogurt, some water, pepper, sumac, chopped parsley and chopped spring onions. Add salt only if needed since feta itself is pretty salty.

5. In a platter, arrange the grilled aubergines in a layer and drizzle with some yogurt dressing.

This dish can be enjoyed at room temperature as well!