Smoked Eggplant and Chicken

There are two types of people. Those who like the smoky and those who are have no taste. Large sized Eggplant. Cut into wedges. Chicken preferably with skin. Olive Oil. Chilly Flakes. Dried Herbs. Salt. Take a glass baking dish. Cut as much eggplant as you can fit into it without overcrowding it. There mustContinue reading “Smoked Eggplant and Chicken”

Eggplant Stack

A simple keto break. You Need: A large Eggplant. Mustard oil, a couple of teaspoons. Paprika. Garlic powder. Pepper. Any herb, finely chopped. I used Dill. Mayonnaise. Mustard sauce. Salt. Slice the eggplant into approximately one centimeter thick rings. Place them on a hot grill pan. Spread them out and do not place on top ofContinue reading “Eggplant Stack”

Roasted Aubergine

A simple aubergine treat. You need: 2 Large or 3 medium sized Aubergines. Couple of cloves of garlic. Dry oregano or any other seasoning. Chilly Flakes. Extra virgin olive oil. Cut the aubergine vertically. Then cut into long vertical strips but keep them bunched together. Heat a heavy pan. The pan must be clean andContinue reading “Roasted Aubergine”

Black Eyed Peas with Aubergine

A simple meal for the start of another week. You Need: Black Eyed Peas, soaked in water. Wash them well and drain completely. A tomato, finely chopped. A green chilly, finely chopped. Mustard Oil. Cumin Seeds. Coriander Seeds. Turmeric powder. Fresh Coriander. Some small eggplants, quartered. Heat the mustard oil. Crackle in the seeds andContinue reading “Black Eyed Peas with Aubergine”

Chick Ganoush

Simple meal with aubergine and chicken breast. This is a two part recipe where everything comes together at the end. You Need: A large aubergine (Egg Plant) sliced lengthwise into two parts. Lots of garlic, thinly sliced. Olive oil. Chicken breast, cut into small cubes. Paprika about a tablespoon. Garlic Paste about a tablespoon. CornContinue reading “Chick Ganoush”

One Pot Barley Meal

One of my favorite activities is reading. I just finished a brilliant book called, “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari. I knew Barley was one of the first domesticated grains in the world. But had no idea that it was also used as a currency in the ancient world. It certainlyContinue reading “One Pot Barley Meal”

Roasted Chicken and Egg Plant

You need: Chicken with skin, a pair of legs and thighs with skin on. 6-7 long and thin Eggplants, with slits. Refer picture. Olive Oil. Salt and Pepper. In an oven safe baking dish, spread out the eggplants. Drizzle olive oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Spread out chicken on top of eggplants. Sprinkle salt andContinue reading “Roasted Chicken and Egg Plant”