PORK CHOPS WITH SPICY ORANGE GLAZE

Ingredients

• Pork chops                              2, 1 inch thick (approx. 1 ½ pounds each)
• Butter                                      1 tablespoon
• Extra virgin olive oil               1 tablespoon
• Orange marmalade                  2 tablespoons
• Orange juice                            1 ½ cups
• Dijon mustard                         2 teaspoons
• Red chilli flakes                      ½ teaspoon
• Salt                                          to taste
• Black pepper                           to taste

Method

Heat a non-stick pan and add the butter and olive oil. Season the pork chops with salt and paper and add to the pan when screaming hot. Cook the pork chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side. When done transfer to a plate and immediately cover with aluminium foil. To the same pan (do not throw away the cooking oil) add the orange juice, marmalade, mustard, red chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 3 -5 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency. When done remove from heat, drop the pork chops in and let rest for about two minutes. Serve with steamed white rice or boiled veggies. 


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PHIRNI

Ingredients

• Milk: 1 litre
• Sugar: 1/2 cup
• Sweetened condensed milk: 1 can
• Green cardamoms: 4 crushed
• Kesar (saffron): a few strands
• Rice :4 tablespoon
• Pistachios: 10-15

Preparation

Soak the saffron in two tablespoons of lukewarm water.

Soak the pistachios in water for half and hour, peel and slice.

Grind the rice into a fine powder.

Method

In a thick bottomed pan boil the milk with cardamoms till it reduces to half of its original volume. Combine the sweetened condensed milk, saffron and sugar and simmer for ten to twelve minutes. Now add the rice powder very slowly, one tablespoon at a time stirring vigorously to avoid lumps. Keep adding the rice till you reach the desired consistency. You want a thick consistency, even spreadable but not a paste. Immediate transfer to serving bowls and let cool. Garnish with pistachios and refrigerate for three to four hours before serving. 


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CORN RICE

Ingredients


• Cooked rice 2 cups
• Butter 1 tablespoon
• Frozen corn kernels 1 cup, thawed
• Red chilli flakes ½ teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Tabasco to taste


Method


In a large non-stick skillet heat the butter. Add the corn and red chilli flakes, and sauté over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Add the cooked rice and stir gently to evenly coat the rice with butter. Season with salt, pepper and a dash of Tabasco and serve hot.

FRIED RICE

Ingredients


• Cooked rice 2 cups
• Sesame/ pea nut oil 2 tablespoons
• Eggs 2 medium, lightly beaten
• Onion 1 small
• Garlic 4 cloves, finely chopped
• Ginger 1 inch, finely chopped
• Carrots ½ cup, diced
• Green Beans ¼ cup, diced
• Green bell pepper 1 small, diced
• Spring onions ½ cup, chopped
• Soy sauce 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste


Method

Heat a large heavy-bottomed non-stick skillet over high heat. When hot add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Stir the eggs constantly till done. Break the eggs up with a wooden spoon or spatula and transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining oil to the pan. Now add ginger, garlic, onions and sauté on high heat for 2 minutes. Add the rest of the vegetables, soy sauce and vinegar and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add the rice and use a spoon to break up any lumps. Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry the rice to coat evenly with oil. Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.

CREAMY SPICY PRAWNS

Serves 2


I came up with this recipe because I had run out of coconut milk and decided to use cream instead. I know mustard and cream seem like an odd combination, but you will be surprised at the results. The cream gives the sauce a rich and smooth texture, and nicely balances the spiciness of the mustard. Give it a try today!


Ingredients

• Jumbo Prawns 12-15
• Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
• Mustard paste 2 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Green chillies 3 sliced
• Turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon
• Cream 2 tablespoons




Method


Heat oil in a pan. Add green chillies and mustard paste and sauté for 1 minute. Add prawns and sauté for another minute. Now add turmeric powder and salt and sauté on low heat for 5 minutes or until the prawns are cooked. Turn off heat, add cream and serve with steamed rice.


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