Poached Leeks Vinaigrette and Pangrattato

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Ingredients 6 small-medium leeks 150g unsalted butter 1 litre good quality fresh vegetable stock (see tip) For the vinaigrette 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 small shallot, very finely chopped 60ml extra-virgin olive oil Squeeze lemon juice For the pangrattato Big glug extra-virgin olive oil 80g dried breadcrumbs Finely grated zest 1 … Read more

Salt-baked Root Vegetables with Labneh

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Ingredients 550g strong white bread flour, plus extra to dust 175g fine sea salt, plus ½ tsp 
3 free-range egg whites 
1kg-1.2kg unpeeled assorted root vegetables (we used a mix of heritage carrots, beetroot and swede quarters) Flatbreads to serve For the labneh: 
500g thick full-fat greek yogurt 
(we used Total) 1 tsp lemon juice … Read more

Spinach, Chickpea and Cheese Tart

Ingredients 500 g frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 410 g tin chickpeas in water, drained and rinsed 400 g ricotta cheese 4 medium British free-range eggs, lightly beaten 25 g fresh dill, finely chopped 6 sheet filo pastry 25 g unsalted butter, melted 50 g Greek-style cheese, crumbled 22 cm springform tin 1 tbsp olive oil Instructions Squeeze the excess moisture from the spinach and lay out on kitchen paper. … Read more

Chana Chaat Recipe

Ingredients

  • Boiled and pressure cooked kala chana/chickpeas
  • 2 boiled potatoes
  • 2 finely chopped onions
  • 2 finely chopped tomatoes
  • sliced ginger
  • 1 slit green chilli
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala
  • Cumin powder
  • Coriander powder
  • Red chilli powder
  • Mint/pudina leaves
  • 2-3 tbsp of tamarind chutney
  • coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Pressure cook the chickpeas and add salt to it.
  2. Drain out the excess water.
  3. In a bowl add chickpeas, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, ginger, green chilli, salt, chaat masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, mint/pudina leaves,tamarind chutney and coriander leaves.
  4. Chana Chaat is ready to be served.

 

Roast Chestnuts Recipe

Ingredients 16 chestnuts (or as many as you need), choose large, shiny looking nuts Method Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put each chestnut flat-side down on a chopping board. Hold the chestnut carefully and, using a sharp knife, cut a long slit or a cross in the top. Make sure you cut through the … Read more