There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Testing - Chickpea and Zucchini curry

2 tbsp oil for frying
1 onion, thin sliced
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chilli flakes (or a fresh chilli, finely chopped)
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1-2 cloves garlic, peeled + crushed or finely chopped
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp tomato paste
3/4 cup veg stock
400ml tin coconut milk
1/4 cup red lentils
1 cinnamon stick
400g tin chickpeas, drained (or 2 cups cooked)
3 zucchini, cubed
4 tomatoes, quartered (remove seeds if you prefer)
handful fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped
  1. In a large pan, heat the oil and add the onion. Gently fry for 10 mins, until soft and translucent. Add the mustard seeds, cumin, chilli, ginger, garlic, turmeric and ground coriander. Fry for a couple more mins. Add the tomato paste, the veg stock, coconut milk, cinnamon stick and red lentils. Simmer until lentils are starting to soften.
  2. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins. Add the chickpeas, courgettes, tomatoes and continue to cook for 12-15 mins, until the courgettes are tender. Remove the cinnamon stick and stir in the fresh coriander to serve.

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