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Paneer chutney with Spaghetti (gluten free)

This one was a special request made with lots of love, and appreciation 💖 A simple vegetarian gluten free pasta dish which really turned out to be quite delish. I do hope you enjoy it too! Paneer Chutney Ingredients 4-5 medium sized jam tomatoes - skinned and grated/ blended 1 onion chopped into thin strips 1 packet (250g) paneer, cut into 1.5cm cubes 4 sprigs fresh coriander chopped and for garnish 2 green chilies 20 ml olive oil or butter ghee 5 curry leaves 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp masala powder ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp coriander powder (optional) ½ tsp garlic powder (optional) 1 ½ tsp salt ½ white pepper ½ tsp sugar ½ dried mixed herbs Method 1. Add oil to a medium sized pot, on medium heat. Add the curry leaves, and the green chili and allow to cook for about 2 mins. 2. Add the onions, stir and coat them with the oil/ butter and allow to cook until the onions turn translucent.  3. Add the spices, cumin, coriander, masala and chilli powder and garlic powder, stir and allow to cook

Chicken Red Lentil Pasta (Gluten free)

Pasta is one of my greatest loves 😍 In an the pursuit of exploring healthier options I came across this red lentil fusilli pasta in the health shop which I was delighted to try out. I coupled it with a gluten free bechamel sauce, chicken and peas with fresh herbs for a for a combination that brings healthy and comfy together 😉I do hope you enjoy this one! For a vegetarian option soya prawns or shredded soya chicken can be substituted, equally delish! Ingredients Chicken Prep 2 Chicken Breasts cut into cubes (Subsitute 1 packet soya prawns or shredded chicken) ½ tsp salt and pepper ½ tsp cumin powder ½ tsp chilli powder ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp dried mixed herbs Mix the above ingredients and leave covered for 15 mins 1 tsp coconut oil for cooking ½ Onion finely chopped ½ tsp crushed garlic 1 chopped green chilli 30 grams baby peas (I used frozen) Sautee` onion in the coconut oil, with the garlic and chilli.                                      When the