Cook With Jovi
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Welcome to Cook with Jovi, a repertoire of my culinary adventures in my home kitchen in London. My interest in food makes me drag my husband to new restaurants every week and my family knows that they are my favourite food testers. Cooking 4-5 times a week is my biggest stress buster.
Cook With Jovi
4y ago
STRAWBERRY CAKE
I love big ripe juicy strawberries. Who doesn’t! I love how beautiful the fruit is, both taste wise and in appearance, and they elevate any dessert to another level, exactly how you see in this scrumptious strawberry cake. I also have a small family and am always looking for recipes that do not result in a huge cake that could get wasted. This is that perfect small cake recipe you need.
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Baking Time: 30-35 mins
Makes: A cake for 3-4 people
Ingredients
1 cup self raising flour
¾ cup castor sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs ..read more
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4y ago
MUM SPECIAL
KHANDAVI
Recipe Contribution: SHWETA AGARWAL
Khandavi is a traditional savoury snack from the state of Gujurat in India. It is also popularly eaten in Maharashtra. This quick and delicious Indian style appetizer or snack is perfect for a light afternoon tea. The simple yet aromatic seasoning of sautéed mustard seeds, curry leaves, coriander and coconut makes this snack simply irresistible.
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
½ cup gram flour
½ cup yogurt
1 cup water
½ tsp ginger paste
½ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp tur ..read more
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4y ago
YOGURT STRAWBERRY BARK
My Baby’s Age: 8 months Interest in Food: High
Ingredients
Some full fat yogurt
Vanilla essence
Strawberries, chopped
Chia seeds
Method
Line a small flat contain ..read more
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4y ago
APPLE CINNAMON SEMOLINA PORRIDGE
My Baby’s Age: 8 months Interest in Food: High
Ingredients
2 tbsp semolina/sooji
½ cup milk (breastmilk/formula/cow)-your milk of choice
Approxima ..read more
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4y ago
I am sure some of you must be wondering where I had disappeared, why I had stopped posting or why I wasn’t responding to your emails.
Well this little thing is the reason:
Isn’t he absolutely gorgeous? He’s called Ryan and is 8 months.
I know its been a while but that doesn’t mean I haven’t cooked or missed all your comments.
Like everyone else I am also finding it hard to juggle different things in this lockdown situation. But just to prove to myself that I can multitask like a rockstar I decided to get back to the blog at this time.
With Ryan in my life, I have new found ..read more
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4y ago
QUINOA PULAO
This has become a new staple at our home. It has steadily replaced rice at meals. Quinoa Pulao is healthy, satisfying, and light on the stomach. It is great for a quick lunch or as a delicious side for a fancy dinner. I really enjoy devouring it with my favourite curries.
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
1-2 tbsp olive oil
3 cups chopped vegetables
1-2 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
1 tsp biryani masala (optional)
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander for garnishing
Method
Wash the quinoa well in a strainer an ..read more
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4y ago
ONE POT LENTIL AND GRAIN MASH
This is a winter favourite, both flavoursome and full of nutrition. Easy on the stomach and supremely easy to cook as well. In India, this dish is typically made with rice and lentils. I have substituted the rice for a mix of quinoa and bulgur wheat to make for a healthier version.
Preparation Time: 2 mins
Soaking Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
2 tbsp ghee or olive oil if you prefer that
½ cup quinoa and bulgur wheat mix
½ cup moong dal yellow (mung yellow lentil) or split green lentil (green moong chilka ..read more
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4y ago
BLACK BEAN AND QUINOA CHILLI
This black bean and quinoa chilli makes for a filling and nutritious meal. If it’s autumn, make a big pot because it is perfect for those cozy nights and if it’s winter then it will warm you up. The best part is, that this dish is a full meal in itself. You don’t need any bread/roti/pasta to go with it. Take it to your next pot luck and you will know you have a crowd pleaser!
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
1.5 tbsp olive oil
½ cup quinoa
1 heaped tsp finely chopped ginger
½ onion chopped
1 carrot, dice ..read more
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4y ago
LAMB KEEMA/MINCED LAMB
This is one of those dishes that you cannot possibly go wrong with! Indian spiced minced lamb served on a toasted crumpet is going to make your dinner table proud. You can always enjoy it more traditionally with a garlic or butter naan. This one is finger licking good!
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 40 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
2 tbsp ghee or olive oil if you prefer that
400 gms minced lamb (Approximately 20% fat)
1 large onion, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1-2 green chillies, chopped
2 tsp chopped ginger
2 tsp chopped garlic
1 cup frozen peas
4 cl ..read more
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4y ago
RED/PURPLE CABBAGE
Red/purple cabbage is commonly used in salads, but few people know that it also makes for a wonderful side dish. This is a simple yet delicious recipe. I have used freshly ground coconut in the recipe although you can swap it for desiccated coconut if you prefer.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
2-3 tbsp olive oil
3 tsp mustard seeds
1 red cabbage, thinly sliced
4 tsp finely chopped ginger
1-2 green chillies, chopped
8-10 curry leaves
1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
4 tbsp, ground coconut
Salt to taste
Method ..read more