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Cold Coffee by Chef Shireen Anwar

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Cold Coffee by Chef Shireen AnwarCold Coffee by Chef Shireen Anwar

Cold Coffee by Shireen Anwar in Masala Mornings on Masala TV. This is a very rich and creamy version of cold coffee that Shireen Anwar gives us and of course its delicious and yummy.

Ingredients;

  1. Coffee – 1 tbs
  2. Chilled Milk – 2 cups
  3. Cream – 2 tbs
  4. Ice-cream – 6 scoops
  5. Castor Sugar – 2 tbs

Method:

  • In a blender add milk, coffee, sugar, cream and 3 scoops of ice-cream and blend for 30 seconds.
  • In serving glasses add a scoop of ice-cream and pour the coffee over.
  • Garnish with decorative chocolate biscuit and serve immediately.
  • For a weak tasting coffee add 1/2 tbs of coffee
  • For a mocha cold coffee, simple add chocolate sauce in your serving glass.

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Winter Hats Scarves Gloves Sets

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Winter Hats Scarves Gloves

Winter Hats Scarves Gloves Sets

Beautiful collection of winter hats, scarves and gloves sets for women. When the weather outside is frightful we suggest you warm up with something delightful! You should wear winter hats, scarves and gloves to protect you from the very cold winter weather. Here are some classic and sporty ideas with many designer hats, scarves and gloves.

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Maria B Launching Soon 2016

Gul Ahmed Lamis Digital Silk Collection 2016

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Gul Ahmed Lamis Digital Silk Collection 2016

Gul Ahmed Lamis Digital Silk Collection 2016

Gul Ahmed Lamis Digital Silk Collection 2016. Get ready to enjoy Gul Ahmed’s new winter treat by leading and popular textile brand of Pakistan. It always gives you charming dresses with high quality printing and embroidery. This season is presenting a high quality formal wear range with digital silk printing and Gul Ahmed taani yarn dyed collection 2016.
New dimension to digital silk art by giving a rich touch of jewel art and stone work lamis digital silk collection 2016 is fully blown glamour series means jewels for every part of you. Gul Ahmed fashion is going to launch winter special catalog as lamis digital silk collection on 2nd january 2016. This season lamis silk 2016 have very beautiful colors and designs and highly innovative styles and hues. Gul Ahmed silk winter collection 2016 is an elegant crafted fashion is very likeable for older generations and modern ladies in new generations that have balance and power of extravagant and royalty, lamis then it is perfect for outdoor activities of day and night parties both.

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Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

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Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

For the salad:

  1. Fresh ginger – 4 coins
  2. Coriander – 2 sprigs
  3. Onions – 3 spring
  4. Carrot halved – 1 small
  5. Chicken breasts halves on the bone – 680g skinless
  6. Chicken stock homemade or low-sodium tinned – 950ml
  7. Cucumbers seeded and diced – 2 kirby
  8. Jicama peeled and diced – ¼ medium (or substitute for water chestnuts)
  9. Coriander leaves roughly chopped – 30g
  10. Grape tomatoes halved – 160g
  11. Onion – 1 spring (white and green) thinly sliced
  12. Toasted cashews chopped -35g
  13. Low-fat ginger dressing recipe follows
  14. Butterhead lettuce leaves separated – 1 head

For the ginger dressing:

  1. Lime juiced – 1 (about 2 tbsp)
  2. Freshly grated peeled fresh ginger – 1 tbsp
  3. Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
  4. Asian chilli paste such as sambal oelek – 1 tsp
  5. Southeast asian fish sauce – 2 tsps
  6. Salt – ¼ tsp
  7. Broth from poached chicken – 1 tbsp
  8. Extra-virgin olive oil – 2 tbsp

Method:

  • Put the ginger, coriander, spring onions, carrot and chicken breasts in a medium saucepan.
  • Cover with the stock and bring just to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to very low and cover.
  • Poach the chicken for 20 mins or until firm to the touch.
  • Remove the pan from the heat uncover and cool the chicken in the liquid about 30 mins.
  • Bone and pull the chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • Save the broth.
  • Toss the chicken with the remaining salad ingredients and toss with the dressing.
  • Wrap about 75g of the salad in a lettuce leaf.
  • Serve 3 to 4 lettuce leaves per person with a wedge of lime if desired.

For the ginger dressing:

  • Whisk the lime juice, ginger, soy, chilli, fish sauce, salt and broth in a small bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in the oil starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a dressing.

Chicken Tikka Salad Recipe by Chef Zarnak Sidhwa

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Asian Bridal Makeup and Hairstyle

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Asian Bridal Makeup and Hairstyle

Asian Bridal Makeup and Hairstyle

Asian Bridal Makeup and Hairstyle in these wedding days, every bride wants to stand out truly stunning as she is the center of everyone’s attention, where clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes are considered important, one cannot forget the hairstyles and makeup because a hairstyle and makeup is a thing that highly influences your whole personality, has always been popular and favorite style among brides all over the world and beauticians nowadays embed flowers, pearls, fancy pins of matching color as of the dress. Make up hairstyles in braids as it looks more cool and fashionable, the bride knows the part of a perfect makeover for her big day women among us are fond of applying makeup by ourselves and while other prefer the beauty salons, bridal makeup and hairstyle is not just concerned with one day it’s a whole package from pre makeover preparatiion to walima touch up very beautiful style and nice makeup.

Take a look at the latest trends.

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Barbari Charga by Shireen Anwer

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Barbari Charga by Shireen Anwer Ingredients: Chicken - 1 Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp All spice - 1 tsp Salt - 1-1/2 tsp Yellow color - 1 pinch Chili powder - 2 tsp Vinegar - 2 tbsp Yogurt - 1/2 cup Lemon juice - 1/4 cup Nutmeg grinded - 1/4 tsp Mace grinded - 1/4 tsp White cardamom - 1/2 tsp Method: First wash chicken and mark cut on it. Now marinate chicken with ginger garlic past, salt, chili powder, vinegar, lemon juice, nutmeg grinded, mace grinded, white cardmon and all spice for 4 hours. Then steam it for 30 minutes. After that fry it with 1/2 cup oil until it becomes ready.

Barbari Charga by Shireen Anwer

Ingredients:

  1. Chicken – 1
  2. Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
  3. All spice – 1 tsp
  4. Salt – 1 to 1/2 tsp
  5. Yellow color – 1 pinch
  6. Chili powder – 2 tsp
  7. Vinegar – 2 tbsp
  8. Yogurt – 1/2 cup
  9. Lemon juice – 1/4 cup
  10. Nutmeg (grinded) – 1/4 tsp
  11. Mace (grinded) – 1/4 tsp
  12. White cardamom – 1/2 tsp

Method:

  • First wash chicken and mark cut on it.
  • Now marinate chicken with ginger garlic past, salt, chili powder, vinegar, lemon juice, nutmeg, mace, white cardamom and all spice for 4 hours.
  • Then steam it for 30 minutes.
  • After that fry it with 1/2 cup oil until it becomes ready.

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Fashionable Clothes for Winter

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Fashionable Clothes for Winter The latest fashion trends, must have clothes and best style advice and inspiration for guys and winter fashion ideasr for men the possibilities are pretty good the use of vests, sweaters, bulky knits, jackets and overcoats can be plentiful and with any combinations the warmth winter is one the seasons that is kind to men and fashion, men in question can simpliy wear a nicely fitting jeans with thermal underwear underneath along with a nice sweater to complete the warm and dynamic outfit, in the case of men colors like suede, brown, grey, dark blue and black or any of the shades that eyes can be in work perectly well fall winter, autumn we need suitable weather clothes that must look charming and appealing and match with our looks,

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Seekh Kebabs Recipe

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Seekh Kebabs RecipeSeekh Kebabs Recipe

Ingredients;

  1. Mutton minced (keema) – 150 gm
  2. Chicken minced – 100 gm
  3. Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tsp
  4. Onion paste – 1 tsp
  5. Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
  6. Coriander powder – 1 tsp
  7. Cumin powder – 1 tsp
  8. Powdered pepper – 3/4 tsp
  9. Dried mango powder – 1 tsp
  10. Saunth – 1/4 tsp (Dry ginger powder)
  11. Oil – 2 tsp
  12. Cashew paste – 1 1/2 Tbsp
  13. Cream – 1 1/2 Tbsp
  14. Besan – 2 Tbsp
  15. Egg yolk – 1
  16. Salt, to taste
  17. Coriander leaves, to garnish

Method;

  • In a bowl mix together the mutton mince and the chicken mince. Mix them with your hands.
  • To that add ginger-garlic paste, onion paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, powdered pepper, dried mango powder, saunth, oil, cashew paste, cream. Mix nicely.
  • Add besan (Chickpea flour) and egg yolk to bind. Mix well.
  • Add salt to taste. Mix. Cover and keep in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Skewer the kebabs onto oiled skewers and grill or roast till the outside is nicely browned. Baste frequently with oil while grilling.
  • Once the kebabs are cooked, remove to a serving platter and garnish with onion rings, fresh coriander leaves and lemon wedges.

In case you want the texture a little coarse, add chopped onions instead of the onion paste.

How to Make Khoya Seekh Kebabs

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Nightwear for Ladies

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Nightwear for Ladies

Nightwear for Ladies

Women’s nightwear. Sleep easy in our luxurious range of nightwear, from pretty lace chemises and perfect pyjama sets to cosy dressing gowns and elegant lounge wear. Opt for an elegant evening on the sofa in luxurious lounge wear, from sumptuous silk nighties to pretty pyjamas.

Pajamas for women can be purchased in virtually every local mall you may uncover. You certainly will have the ability to locate the best ladies pajamas for you. Whether you’re seeking a silky smooth set of pajamas or those printed baggy ones, pajamas for women are invariably sure to be relaxing as possible. It’s fascinating to notice that there are so many distinct designs of ladies pajamas being designed. Sleeping is the ultimate way to recoup lost strength.

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Russian Fruit and Vegetable Salad

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Russian Fruit & Vegetable Salad

Russian Fruit and Vegetable Salad

Ingredients;

  1. Apples medium – 2-3
  2. Pineapple chunk – 1 cup
  3. Potatoes medium – 2-3
  4. Carrots medium – 2-3
  5. Peas – 1 cup
  6. Salt – as per taste
  7. White Pepper Powder – 1 tsp
  8. Sugar – 1 tbsp
  9. Lemon Juice – 2 tbsp
  10. Mayonnaise – 1 cup
  11. Fresh Cream – 1/2 cup

Integredients for Mayonnaise:

  1. Egg Yolks – 2
  2. Salt – 1/4 tsp
  3. White Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
  4. Mustard Powder – 1/2 tsp
  5. Sugar – 1 tsp
  6. Vinegar or Lemon Juice – 2 tbsp
  7. Cooking Oil – 1 cup

Garnish:

  1. Roasted Raisins – 1/2 cup
  2. Walnuts – 1/2 cup

Method;

  • For the mayonnaise, lightly beat egg yolks in a bowl with salt,White pepper,sugar and mustard.
    Pour Cooking Oil a little at a time, beating continously. Lastly, add vinegar and beat until thick.Refrigerate for some time.
  • Cut all the vegetables & fruits in equal sized cubes In 1 litre boiling water cook each vegetable separately on high heat for 3-5 minutes, drain and refresh with cold water.
  • Mix all the fruits and vegatables with lemon juice,salt,White pepper and sugar.
  • Whip cream mix with mayonnaise and add to the fruits and vegetables Mix well and refrigerate.
  • Shift the salad to a bowl layered with lettuce leaves Garnish and serve chilled.
  • For this salad,chunks of boiled chicken of hunter beef can also be used.

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Eyebrow Shape Style

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Eyebrow Shape Style

For beautiful look try these eyebrow Shape style. The most beautiful eyebrows are those that define and make your eyes prominent. Those that are wrongly plucked especially those that are over plucked make you look older and give you a poor aesthetic look. The eyebrows should be plucked in the extremities if the eyes are too wide apart. It is said that the ideal length of the eyebrows is given by the line that starts from the nostrils and stops at the arch in the interior of the eye. Bold eyebrows are definitely the most attractive ones.

Eyebrow Shape Style

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Anday ka Halwa by Shireen Anwer

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Anday ka Halwa by Shireen Anwer

Anday ka Halwa by Shireen Anwer is a tasty egg dessert that is simple and quick to make and perfect to serve at a tea party or for dessert after a dinner party.

Anday ka Halwa by Shireen Anwer

Ingredients:

  1. Khoya – half kg
  2. Eggs – 9
  3. Pistachios (crushed in chopper) – 250 grams
  4. Almonds with Peel – (crushed) 1 ½ pao
  5. Cardamom Powder – 1 tsp
  6. Nutmeg (ground) – ½ tsp
  7. Mace (ground) – ½ tsp
  8. Clarified Butter – 2 ½ cups
  9. Sugar (ground) – 2 ½ cups
  10. Saffron half tsp soak in half cup milk

Method:

  • In a pan add khoya, keep stirring till its melted, and becomes thin, add in sugar, keep stirring till sugar melts for about 10 min.
  • Add in ghee and keep stirring continuously.
  • Start adding in beaten eggs, very gradually and keep stirring on very low flame.
  • Then add saffron and mix with milk.
  • Keep stirring all the time till ghee comes on top.
  • Lastly add choti Elaichi jayfil , javtri powder, almond and pistachio and remove.

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Engagement Dresses 2016

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Engagement Dresses 2016

Engagement Dresses 2016

Engagement Dresses 2016 a girl in love has a sparkling smile and a girl in a celebrated commitment has a ring on her finger and such a commitment needs an engagement function and a bridal dress for engagement celebration without moving to different stores or tailor shops, engagement, mangni or sagai the synonymous terms in different languages

In the events like engagements and weddings, a woman as a bride has to leave her house in Asia and has a lot of beautiful things to look like a queen among all the ladies present.

An engagement dress is traditional in Asia especially in Pakistan, Bengal, Bangladesh and India. Functional dresses must have some kind of embellishment of embroidery, heavy or light, the colors of dresses are up to everyone’s choice and the recent trend of such famous beautiful collection can be seen below.

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Apricot Cardamom Pistachio Ice lollies

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Apricot, cardamom & pistachio ice lollies

Apricot Cardamom Pistachio Ice lollies

Source of original recipe: bbcgoodfood.com

Ingredients;

  1. Apricot – 2 peeled – (approx 750 g) halved and stoned
  2. Clear honey – 100 g
  3. Golden caster sugar – 50 g
  4. Ground cardamom – 1 tsp
  5. Pistachios – 75 g finely chopped

Method;

  • Put the apricots in a blender and process until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, measuring out 500 ml of purée.
  • Add the honey, sugar, 100ml water and the cardamom, and mix together until smooth and evenly combined.
  • Divide the mixture between the 10 cavities of your ice lolly mould (see below for where to buy).
  • Put the mould in the freezer and chill for 30-45 mins or until just starting to freeze.
  • Insert the lolly sticks and leave to freeze for at least 4 hrs or until frozen solid.
  • To remove the lollies, dip the mould in hot water for a few seconds, then carefully remove the lollies, dipping each into the chopped pistachios to serve.
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Bob Haircut 2016

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Bob Haircut 2016

Bob Haircut 2016

Bob Haircut 2016. The bob has been the haircut of choice for brazen females of the past like Coco Chanel, Louise Brooks and Elizabeth Taylor.

It’s a favorite that takes on the modern bob. Modern bob haircuts feature a couple of innovations which upgrade bob hairstyles to the level of up to the minute looks. You’ll rock with pleasure this season. Bob hairstyles for thick hair and flattering bob haircuts for fine hair.

The right haircut is something that can quickly and easily change your whole look for the better. One of the best and always stylish haircuts to try is the stacked haircut which is both chic and fashionable. Medium bob hairstyles are classic and classy. They can look very different depending on your cut and the way of styling. Short bobs have been popular in some form for decades, but the modern bobs are truly unique in their versatility and edgier style.

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Best Branded Sunglasses Women

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Best Branded Sunglasses Women

Best Branded Sunglasses Women See through style has stormed the fashion scene this season with transparent detailing on clothing and accessories, when it comes to most popular and best eye wear than few names must came to our minds because of their luxurious styles, pioneering designs and superior quality.

The inspiration for Dolce & Gabbana’s Gucci, ray ban, persol, tom ford, prada collection this season was summers spent at the seaside in Sicily. Black and white has been a runaway trend for spring/summer Go for a quirky look with these round framed sunglasses from & Other Stories, a relative newcomer to these shores are just the thing to add a dose of holiday spirit to any look. So fashion real metal frame sunglasses women brand designer retro vintage sunglasses cat eye glasses famous brand sunglasses. Sunglasses are a fashion accessory for both men and women which protect eyes from sun light including radiations and blue light which cause several damages to eyes. The stylish and trendy sunglasses are equally popular in both men and women because of their designs and class which is truly incomparable to any other.

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Maple & Pear Ruffle Cake

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Maple & Pear Ruffle Cake

Maple Pear Ruffle Cake

Ingredients;

  1. Unsalted butter – 225g softened, plus extra for greasing
  2. Golden caster sugar – 175g
  3. Light brown soft sugar – 175g
  4. Large eggs – 4
  5. Plain flour – 325g
  6. Cornflour – 25g
  7. Ground cinnamon – 1 tbsp
  8. Ground ginger – 1 tbsp
  9. Mixed spice – 1 tbsp
  10. Baking powder – 1½ tbsp
  11. Full-fat milk – 300ml
  12. Edible gold spray (optional), to decorate
  13. For the caramelised pears
  14. Conference pears- 4 large ripe but firm
  15. Lemon juice – ½
  16. Maple syrup – 3 tbsp
  17. Unsalted butter – 2 tbsp

    For the meringue buttercrea

  18. Egg whites – 4 large
  19. Light brown soft sugar – 320g
  20. Unsalted butter- 480g softened
  21. Maple syrup – 6 tbsp

Method;

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and grease 3 x 20cm sandwich tins, lining the bases with baking parchment and greasing the parchment too.
  • To make the sponge, put the butter and sugars in a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk until light and fluffy, about 5 mins.
  • Add the eggs, a little at a time, beating until fully incorporated before adding more. In another bowl, mix the flour, cornflour, spices and baking powder.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the milk.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared tins, smooth the surfaces and bake for 25-30 mins or until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cakes comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack, peeling off the parchment, to cool completely.
  • For the caramelised pears, peel, core and dice them into small cubes, tossing with the lemon juice as you go.
  • Tip into a frying pan with the maple syrup and butter, and cook over a medium-high heat until the pears have softened and most of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside to cool.
  • For the buttercream, put the egg whites and sugar in a large heatproof bowl (the bowl of your tabletop mixer, if you have one) and place over a pan of gently simmering water.
  • Whisk until the sugar has fully dissolved – you can test this by dipping two fingers into the bowl and rubbing them together; if you can’t feel any grains of sugar, the mixture is ready.
  • Remove the bowl from the pan and beat with an electric whisk (or use your tabletop mixer) until a thick meringue has formed. Continue whisking until the meringue has cooled to room temperature.
  • Slowly beat in the butter, 1 tbsp at a time. The mixture should now look like a silky smooth buttercream if it doesn’t, continue to whisk until it does.
  • If it still refuses to thicken, it may be the mixture is still too warm, so chill for 10 mins, then continue whisking. Whisk in the maple syrup last.
  • To assemble the cake, place the first sponge on a cake board or serving plate and spread with a thin layer of the buttercream. Top with half of the caramelised pear chunks, discarding any leftover liquid. Repeat, finishing with the third sponge.
  • To finish, spread a very thin layer of the buttercream over the sides and top of the cake this is called ‘crumb coating’ .
  • Now spread a thick layer of buttercream on top of the cake. Put the remaining buttercream in a piping bag fitted with a small petal piping tip.
  • Hold the piping bag with the wide end of the nozzle touching the side of the cake, at the very bottom.
  • Gently wiggle the bag side to side, back and forth, in a zigzag motion, working up the cake in a strip.
  • Repeat, starting next to the previous strip each time, working all the way around the cake until it’s entirely covered.
  • To finish, pipe 1 row of buttercream around the edge of the top of the cake (which will neaten any rough edges at the top of your zigzags).
  • If you like a little sparkle, finish the cake with a coat of edible gold spray.
  • Best served within 2 days of baking, but the cake will keep for up to 4 days.

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Vegetable Pakoras and Coconut Dal

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Vegetable Pakoras and Coconut Dal

Vegetable Pakoras and Coconut Dal

Ingredients for the coconut dal:

  1. Sunflower oil – 2 tbsp
  2. Onion- 1 finely chopped
  3. Garlic cloves- 2 finely sliced
  4. Medium curry powder – 1 tbsp
  5. Split red lentils – 200g/7oz
  6. Coconut milk- 1 x 400ml tin
  7. Salt- ½-1 tsp to taste
  8. Lime or lemon juice – 2 tbsp
  9. Freshly ground black pepper

For the pakoras:

  1. Frozen mixed vegetables- 350g/12oz thawed and drained
  2. Chopped fresh coriander – 4 heaped tbsp (optional)
  3. Gram flour- 150g/5½oz sifted
  4. Fine sea salt – 1½ tsp
  5. Chilli powder – 1 tsp
  6. Ground turmeric – 1 tsp
  7. Sunflower oil- 2 tbsp plus extra for deep-frying

To serve:

  1. Plain yoghurt – 4 tbsp
  2. Mango chutney – 3-4 tbsp
  3. Lime- 1 cut into wedges (optional)
  4. Handful chopped fresh coriander (optional)

Method:

  • For the coconut dal, heat the oil in a large non stick saucepan over a low heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and fry very gently for 5-6 minutes, stirring regularly until softened and just beginning to brown.
  • Stir in the curry powder and cook for a further 30-40 seconds.
  • Add the lentils, coconut milk, 400ml/14fl oz water and half a teaspoon of salt to the onion and garlic mixture, then bring it to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering.
  • Let it simmer, stirring regularly, for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are swollen and tender and the dal has thickened.
  • Stir in the lime or lemon juice, season, to taste, with the remaining salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then remove from the heat and set aside until needed. (The dal can be reheated when required; meanwhile, the flavours will intensify as it stands)
  • For the pakoras, in a large mixing bowl, mix the thawed vegetables with the chopped coriander, if using.
  • Add the flour, salt, chilli powder and turmeric and stir to combine and coat the vegetables in the mixture.
  • Stir in the 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil using a large wooden spoon, then gradually add 150ml/5fl oz tepid water in a thin stream, stirring constantly, until the ingredients coating the vegetables form a thick, smooth batter.
  • Add enough sunflower oil to reach 2.5cm/1in up the sides of a deep-sided, heavy-based saucepan.
  • Heat the oil to 160C, or until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns golden-brown when dropped into it. Take care not to allow the oil to overheat. (Caution: Hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended)
  • Carefully lower dessert spoonfuls of the pakora batter into the hot oil, in batches of 6 or 7. You will need to push the batter off the spoon using a second spoon.
  • Cook the pakoras for 2½-3 minutes, turning once during cooking, until they are crisp and golden-brown and float to the surface of the oil.
  • Remove the pakoras from the hot oil using a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on kitchen paper. Keep warm.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining pakora batter.
  • Just before serving, reheat the dal, adding a little extra boiling water to loosen it if necessary.
  • To serve, ladle the dal onto plates with a spoonful of yoghurt and mango chutney alongside.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge and chopped coriander, if using.
  • Serve the pakoras on separate side plates, or as a starter.

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