Persian Aubergine & Split Pea Stew – Khoresht Bademjan

Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS 3 medium Aubergines quartered lengthwise and then cut into chunks. 3 tbsp olive oil 1 cup yellow split peas (soaked in water for 2-3 hours and boiled for 10mins) 2 large onions, peeled and sliced very thin – one for stew – one for garnish. 3-4 TBSP butter/ghee, for frying the onion…

Veg-full Cottage Pie

Winter is here for sure and comfort food in on the menu in our home. Plus, with two growing lads I need to make sure tummies are filled and everyone is satisfied. Cottage pie is one of those basic nursery favourites that somehow gets lost en route into adulthood and more complex tastes and flavours…