Put all the ingredients into a large pan and bring slowly to the boil. Simmer gently for up to 2 hours, until the mixture is a sloppy pulp. Cool a little then strain through a colander to remove the stones and skins. You can then sieve the puree if you prefer... - 41.0521

MAKING 1. Thinly slice the mozzarella with a sharp knife or using a slicer. 2. Arrange the slices, slightly overlapping them on a cheese board or serving platter. 3. To make the salsa, in a large mixing bowl, combine the salsa ingredients 4. Season... - 42.2818

1. Place the lemons, sugar, salt, garlic, chillies and peppercorns into a bowl, stir to combine, pressing the lemons slightly with a wooden spoon to extract a little lemon juice. Transfer to a vacuum-sealed jar. Top up jar with olive oil then, ideally, leave... - 36.7422

1. To make the salsa, put the tomatoes, chillies, onion, garlic, coriander stalks and a handful of the leaves into a food processor, whizz, then season with salt. 2. Heat a griddle or the grill to high. Brush the chops with oil, then season. Cook for 3 mins... - 32.4911

1. Cut the tomatoes in half lengthways and, holding each half over a bowl, scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Reserve the tomato seeds and any juice. 2. Lightly grease a baking sheet with a little of the oil and lay the tomatoes on it, cut-side up. Sprinkle... - 36.4883

Place plum sauce, water, chilli sauce, tomato sauce, soy sauce and corn flour into a small saucepan; stir over medium heat until sauce boils. Cook frankfurts in boiling water until tender, drain. - 20.0809

MAKING 1. In a medium sized bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well using a spoon. SERVING 2. Transfer on to dip bowl and serve with fried starters or momos. - 25.9836

Use as dip for Snacks and Hors D'Oeuvre, Meat, Poultry and Fish dishes: Combine 1/2 cup plum sauce and 1/ 2 cup barbeque sauce with 1/ 2 teaspoon ginger juice, 2 tablespoons light soya sauce, 1 teaspoon chilli sauce - 11.1219

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Put the cod fillets on a baking tray and season with black pepper. In a blender, whizz the plum tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, chilli, olive oil, basil and sun-dried tomatoes until roughly blended. Spoon some... - 35.7796

Heat oil and fry onions lightly with green chillies. Add ground spices and fry for one minute. Add four cups water and cocum and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add fish and salt and cook till done. Cool completely and reheat gently before serving. - 39.4742

MAKING 1) Cut the chilli into half. 2) In the food processor; place the cut-up chile half and process until well minced. 3) Put in the onion and process for half a minute to mince coarsely. 4) Add in the tomatoes or plum tomatoes and chop coarsely. 5) Stir... - 35.3308

Heat oil in a pan and fry onion lightly with green chillies. Add ground spices and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add four cups water and cook till thick. Add cocum, salt and fish and simmer till fish is done. Cool completely and reheat gently before serving. - 39.0181

Heat the oil and fry the chopped garlic and chilli until the garlic turns golden brown. Now add the tomatoes with their juice and cook for 20 minutes. Add the chopped, pitted black olives and salt to taste. Cook the pasta, following the packet directions... - 29.0183

Heat the oil and add the chopped garlic and the whole or chopped chilli pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the cauliflower divided into florets. After another 5 minutes cooking, add the chopped tomatoes with their juice. Cook gently for 10 minutes, then... - 32.2576

Cheese Balls 1. Sieve flour, salt and pepper. Add finely grated cheese. 2. Beat egg yolks and add to dry ingredients. Mix well. 3. Let the mixture stand for at least 1/2 hour. 4. Heat oil. While oil is heating beat egg whites stiff and fold into the mixture... - 44.1733

1. Make a stiff dough with wheat flour. Set aside for half an hour. 2. Wash dough under a running tap in a muslin bag to separate gluten from starch. Catch starch liquid in a bowl. 3. When all the starch has been removed, flatten gluten between the palms. 4.... - 44.8918

1. First, prepare the filling. Soak the mushrooms in boiling water to cover for 20 minutes. Drain, discard the stalks and chop the caps. 2. Heat the oils in a wok, add the mushroom caps, spring onions, garlic, pepper and button mushrooms and stir-fry for 3... - 31.3737

Melt the lard in a pan and add the finely chopped onion and the chilli pepper. After 5 minutes, add the pork and stir around until it begins to brown. Now add the chopped tomatoes with their juice and salt to taste and cook for about 30 minutes. Cook the... - 25.2115

Similar in appearance to plum sauce. Thick and viscous, brownish red in colour. This sauce is made of soya beans, garlic, chilli, sugar and vinegar. It is used for cooking shellfish, spare ribs, pork, duck, chicken and vegetables.. It may be kept in a tightly... - 17.2088

Melt butter and oil in a large saucepan, and add diced bacon. When it is cooked, add onion, and saute until soft and golden. Then add tomatoes and peppers, and cook, uncovered, over a low heat for about 25 min. Season with salt and pepper. Cook pasta until al... - 37.1443

Wipe the fresh mushroom caps with a damp cloth and slice finely Soak dned mushrooms, dram and slice. Heat the oil and add the finely chopped garlic and chilli pepper When the garlic begins to change colour add the bacon cut into small cubes When the fat... - 28.5118

GETTING READY 1) Tie together the legs of each hen and tuck them under thw wing tips. 2) In a small bowl, put the mustard powder, paprika, turmeric, ginger and allspice and mix them properly together. 3) On all sides of the four Cornish hens, rub the spice... - 47.1499

GETTING READY 1) Wash the salmon in cold water and skin it. 2) Slice the chilli in half and discard the seeds. 3) Set aside the other half for salsa. 4) Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 400°F. MAKING Green Or Red Salsa 5) Cut the chilli into half. 6) In... - 45.6089

1. Trim the chops well by removing all the fat. 2. In a bowl, mix together the garlic, ginger, chillies, 3 tablespoons of the coriander, the salt, lemon juice, cornflour and 2 tablespoons of water. Place the chops on a plate and rub them all over with this... - 33.1675

GETTING READY 1) Clean the fish on both inside and outside and let it dry. MAKING 2) In an oval plate, place the fish, and add all the ingredients except, chicken stock, powder, sugar, and salt. 3) Sprinkle stock powder, salt , and sugar. 4) In a steamer,... - 44.8976

MAKING 1) In a heavy set saucepan, heat the oil. 2) Put in the onions and chili. Sauté for about 10 minutes till they become soft. 3) Add in the tomatoes. Keep stirring with a spoon to prevent it from sticking to the sides. Then, pour in the the stock. 4)... - 42.2996

MAKING 1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium flame. 2. Add garlic, sauté for 2 minutes. 3. Add the fennel, sauté for about 5 minutes until soft. 4. Add chili and paprika, and pour in the wine. 5. Simmer until wine has... - 44.2238

Place the bread in a food processor or blender. While blitzing, add the vinegar, garlic, sugar and chilli and blend until smooth. Add the olive oil, a little at a time, until it has been absorbed by the bread. Add the tomatoes, tomato juice, spring onions,... - 46.5674

Wash dal and cover with 3-4 cups water. Bring to boil and simmer till done. Puree, and if too thick add a little water. Add remaining ingredients except for seasoning and simmer for five minutes. Heat ghee in a small frying pan and add seasoning... - 43.2745

Heat ghee in a pan and fry onions lightly. Add remaining ingredients except curds and rice flour and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add rice flour and two cups water and bring to boil, stirring continuously. Lower heat, add curds and warm through. Do not leave kudhi on... - 39.6794

Remove and discard heads and beaks from octopus; cut in half. Place octopus in medium bowl with the combined sauces, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and oil. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight, [can be prepared ahead to this point and frozen] Drain octopus;... - 31.4522

1. Put the tomatoes into a shallow casserole dish and add layers of the remaining ingredients in order. 2. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes, turning the dish halfway through the cooking time. 3. Serve immediately with bread to soak up the juices. - 30.6668

1. Prepare the shellfish. Peel the prawns and if necessary remove the thin black veins from the back of the prawns. Lightly rinse the squid rings and clean the scallops if necessary. 2. Remove and discard any mussels that are open. Scrub and debeard the... - 42.2685

MAKING 1) Take a frying pan or wok and heat oil in it for the filling. 2) Sauté the chilli, garlic and shallots for 3 minutes in the heated oil until softened. 3) Add and cook the minced pork till it changes color breaking it up as it cooks. 4) Stir in all... - 44.4457

Heat oil in a large frying pan. Cook onion and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until soft and pale gold, 5 minutes. Add sausage. Cook, stirring to break up, until coloured, 10 minutes. Add chilli flakes, fennel, oregano, tomato puree and... - 45.0974

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Sizzle the spring onion whites, pepper, chilli paste and garlic for 5-8 mins until soft and fragrant. Add the thyme, curry powder and spices, then cook for 1 min more, Stir in the tomatoes, then cook for 2 mins to soften... - 35.1104

MAKING 1) Shake and dry the spinach, discard stalks and cut the leaves into 1 inch wide strips. 2) In a large, heavy-based saucepan, saute the onions and garlic in the melted butter or ghee on a medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft and golden. 3) Peel... - 45.4742

1. Wash, wipe and chop or grate fruit, and measure. You should have 1/2 kg. Add one cup of water and boil in a pan until mushy. Add the sugar and mix. 2. Put the minced ingredients along with the whole spices into a spice bag and add the bag to the pan. 3.... - 38.4883

MAKING 1. In a large mixing bowl, mix with your hand the lamb with onion, half the garlic, half the ginger and half the spices. 2. Shape mixture into marble size meatballs. FINALIZING 3. In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil. 4. Fry the meatballs in... - 45.918

GETTING READY 1. Finely chop the onion. Remove the core and seeds from the pepper and finely dice the flesh. 2. In a large bowl, place the bulgur wheat and pour over the stock, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir in the chopped onion and pepper... - 42.888

GETTING READY 1. Chop the chilli, discarding the seeds and rub over the trout fillets with the lime juice. Leave to marinate. 2. Cut the potatoes in half. Put in a saucepan of cold salted water, cover, bring to the boil and cook for 10-15 minutes until... - 44.9547

MAKING 1) In a large saucepan, heat up oil. 2) Add the onion and garlic to sauté and soften for 5 minutes. 3) Add dried chili, cumin, tomatoes and chicken stock. 4) Use a hand blender or food processor, to prepare a smooth pure from this. 5) Bring the... - 44.3079

MAKING 1. In a large skillet heat the oil. 2. Add the garlic and saute until soft, but not browned. 3. Now add the anchovies and cook for several minutes. 4. Cook till the anchovies have come apart and are almost melted and add the tomatoes. 5. Reduce the... - 43.6611

MAKING 1. In a medium sized bowl, combine all the ingredients (apart from shrimp, tomatoes and onions). Mix well and divide into two equal portions. 2. To one portion, add shrimps, mix well and cling wrap. Refrigerate for 5 hours. 3. To remaining mixture, add... - 42.3427

MAKING 1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan add the tomatoes breaking them up with fingers, rice, chicken stock and 1 cup juice from can. 2. Bring it to a boil, lower the heat, put on a lid and cook for 17 minutes or until the rice is completely cooked. 3. In a... - 36.8291

GETTING READY 1. Chop the onion. Crush the garlic. Cut the chicken into ½-inch dice. 2. In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil, add the onion and fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden. Add the garlic, chicken, tomato puree and chilli powder,... - 45.1063

GETTING READY GETTING READY 1) Wash the meat and dry it. 2) Arrange the other ingredients. MAKING 3) In a heavy pan, heat enough of the oil to cover the bottom of the pan until the oil is sizzling. 4) Add enough meat to the pan to brown without crowding. 5)... - 42.6429