Potato Stuffed Paratha (Indian Bread)

I make this all the time, it so tasty and very filling. It's makes a great lunch or accompaniment to a curry.

The finished paratha!

You need:

• Chapati dough
• A few potatoes
• 1 small onion, chopped finely
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped finely
• Half a teaspoon of grated ginger
• 1 chilli (or as much as you think you can take)
• 1 teaspoon of garam masala
• ¼ – ½ teaspoon turmeric
• salt to taste
• Cilantro/coriander (optional)

Naan Bread

A perfect addition to a curry, or any other meal really, this naan bread is very easy to make and quick to cook. There is no yeast so it is doesn't take long to make at all.

You will need:

250g flour
120ml milk
a couple of tablespoons of oil
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
Plus whatever you want to put on as a topping


In a big mixing bowl mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Make a well in the centre, add the oil and slowly start adding the milk by bringing in more and more flour from the side. Eventually you should have a smooth and soft dough, if it is too wet then add some more flour or if it is too dry add some more milk.

A Classic White Loaf of Bread

I had always stayed away from making proper bread (as opposed to flat breads) because I thought they were difficult and took forever make. I think I had tried to make some years ago and it tasted of yeast and was dense and heavy. Well, I finally took the plunge and I'm glad I did because this recipe is so simple and makes such good, fluffy and crusty bread. It doesn't last too long so it is best to eat it the day or day after you have made it. The measurements are not exact, the flour is easy enough but I kind of guesstimate the yeast, a teaspoon or two seems to be enough.

You need:

• 500g white flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon or so of dried yeast 
• some lukewarm water (NOT cold!) 
• 1/2 a teaspoon of sugar

Chapatis

These are so easy to make and go really well with any curry.

You will need: 

1 cup of flour (traditionally wholemeal but white also works very well)
Water
A pinch of salt
A few drops of oil

• Start by putting the flour in to a bowl and add the salt and oil.
  
  
• Add some water and mix in with the flour and start to create a dough. If it seems too wet add some flour or if it is too dry add some more water.
  
  

• Knead the dough for about 5 minutes then leave in the bowl for 15-30 minutes. You can rub a little oil over the surface to prevent drying out/skin if you leave it for a while.