Speedy Pizza

When I am in a hurry or very hungry I tend to make this pizza - prepped and cooked in half an hour or less! Just choose what you like as topping options are endless and bake until cheese has melted. You won't be disappointed 😍

I use a tortilla for the base. This particular one is topped with spicy mackerel in tomato sauce, sliced red onions and grated cheese. Baked in preheated oven (180*C) for 10-12 minutes or until cheese has melted. I love pizza with cress and here I have used pea shoots to add extra flavour. Yummy!

Oven baked Pyaz Murghi (onion chicken)

I often make my curries in the oven so I can catch up on recorded telly programmes 😇!!

This curry is easy & fuss free plus it was a big it with hubby!

Serves 2 generous portions and ready in 1 hour including prep.

Ingredients
500g chicken thighs cut into bite size portions
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large onions sliced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp malt vinegar
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tbsp cumin powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp mustard powder
1 1/2 tbsp garlic & ginger paste
1 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp chaat masala
salt & pepper to taste

Method

• Pre heat oven to 200*C 
• Mix oil, spices & pastes (apart from chaat masala) with the chicken & onion and spread out on a large tray.
• Season to taste, give it another mix then sprinkle over chaat masala evenly.
• Bake in oven on top shelf for 30 minutes. Turn the mix over with a wooden spoon and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
• Serve with salad or have with flat bread and a yoghurt condiment.

Note: Tamarind paste & chaat masala give the curry a tangy flavour. If you don't have tamarind paste, squeeze juice of a lime just before serving.

Chilli Curry Paste

I was given fresh chillies by a fellow allotment grower. I roasted them with last of the green house tomatoes to make an easy base for a curry which can also be used as relish or part of pulled meat (slow cooked) recipes.

Ingredients
3 cups whole chillies scored with a sharp knife
1 cup cherry tomatoes scored
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ginger powder
2 tbsp cumin powder
1 1/2 tbsp zaatar
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
Put chillies and tomatoes on a baking tray and mix well with vegetable oil & spices. Roast in a preheated oven (200*C) for 30-45 minutes turning over the mix after 20 minutes. Once cool, blend into a smooth paste for a curry base or have whole with cheese on toast.