Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Tuna and quinoa casserole

Tried a healthy option today, tuna and quinoa casserole by The Cooking Foodie. Cooked the quinoa then mixed in chopped onions, garlic and whatever vegetables to your liking. As seasoning, add some salt and black pepper, cumin and oregano. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 180C until golden about 30 mins.
tuna and quinoa casserole

Monday, April 20, 2020

Blueberry jam tarts

Attempted this tart today with limited resources during MCO. Turnout ok.

Blueberry jam tart

Friday, April 3, 2020

Savoury bread pudding

It's time to clear the fridge a bit, so I tried to make a savoury bread pudding. Ingredients are up to individual's liking and availability. I added cauliflower, seasoned (with cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce) mince meat, onions and garlic to my stale bread. On top of that we need eggs, cream, milk and cheese. Also added thyme, sage, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper to stir fry cauliflower with onion, garlic and mince meat. Soak bread in beaten eggs, milk and cream then add cauliflower n. sprinkle with cheese. Bake till top is crispy.
Savoury bread pudding 

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Rava Thosai and Punjabi style chole chickpea curry

Due to covid-19, it's been more than 2 weeks now we were advised to stay home and today it enters the 2nd phase of the movement control order. We kind of craved for Indian curry, so I made this store bought rava thosai and Punjabi style chole chickpea curry (as I do not have dhal) for brekkie.
chickpea curry
rava thosai 
the set
Ingredients for curry: 

  • 3 large onions (sliced thin, divided)
  • 2 large tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola or sunflower cooking oil)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 to 6 cloves
  • 3 to 4 green cardamoms
  • 5 to 6 peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans of chickpeas
  • salt (to taste)
  • Water (enough to make a gravy)
  • 1-inch piece of ginger (julienned)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves (chopped fine)