I just went to drop my sister and her friend to the Airport in Goa. Goodbyes are never easy, but we cant help the distant, that’s how life is. Two weeks went flying by, we didn’t realise how quick time can pass. The girls are real beach bumps so we spent lots of time enjoying Goa’s gorgeous beaches but we also visited some interesting places such as old Goa and the spice gardens. I ll be documenting throughoutly with gorgeous photos and clips, the spice gardens Friday the 13th (a lucky day! lol ), so don’t miss it!
For today’s day I thought of introducing my readers to an other favourite foodie blogger of mine. Some of you might know Will from Willyums already, those who don’t, follow the link to his little food world, you wont be disappointed! Will is British and lives with his girlfriend Lauren in London. He is passionated for all kinds of food, its literally in his blood, a 100% foodie. I always enjoy his recipe documentations which are very detailed and presented in photo steps. My favourite foodie bloggers are people who inspire me, cook with passion and people who dare to try out new things. Will is definitely has all these qualities packed in his blog and he even has one more plus point, a great blog layout and a clean design. I feel design is very important to distinguish yourself, its a chance to show the world who you are and to share precious knowledge with the world. I am thrilled to leave you now with Wills guest post.
Curry Tempura Paneer Cheese & Sweet Chilli Jam
Well where did the year go? 2012; it seems like only yesterday it was 2011 (or however long ago it was after this guest blog is published). 
That’s right, a guest blog. My first actually, but then www.willyums.co.uk only kicked off late into 2011, so I was more than happy to oblige with this.
That’s right, a guest blog. My first actually, but then www.willyums.co.uk only kicked off late into 2011, so I was more than happy to oblige with this.Anyway, coming up to Christmas and the New Year period is a busy time for everyone and although most are looking forward to stopping work, it is also a good opportunity for us food bloggers to get something down that we have been wanting to do for a while. So when Helene dropped me a shout in to Twitter @willyumscouk account asking if I would do a guest blog in early January, I was thrilled. Not only could I create a post I have been meaning to do, but it also ties into Helene’s world quite nicely, or at least I think so. The only problem was I am away during the requested period, so here’s one I prepared earlier.
Curry Tempura Paneer Cheese
Ingredients for Tempura Paneer Cheese
- 1 Cup Self Raising Flour
- ½ cup Masa Harina Flour (Cool Chilli Co.)
- 1 Tsp. Baking Soda
- 1 Tbsp. Curry Powder
- 1 Egg
- Cracked Black Pepper & Sea Salt
- ½ pint of Cold Lager (I used Grolsch)
- Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl. Spoon out enough to cover a small plate (to dust the cheese before dipping into the batter).
- Cut the cheese into desired shape and size chunks and then dust on the floured plate.
- Make a well into the flour mix and add the egg.
- Now pour into the bowl the lager and whisk, but don’t be too thorough, it helps to have some slight airy lumps in it.
- Once the batter is ready just drop the cheese into it and completely cover.
- Once the cheese is well coated, drop it into a pre-heated deep fat fryer. (190 degrees)
I only have a very small fryer so could only do these one at a time (more about this fryer on my post: Homemade Scotch Eggs). They only take a few minutes to cook so as soon as the batter starts to get dark, they should be crispy enough and ready to take out.
Remove them from the fryer and place on kitchen towel to absorb any excess oil. Once you have made all that you want just place on a bed of shredded lettuce and rocket and drizzle on the homemade sweet chili jam.
Homemade Sweet Chili Jam
Ingredients for Homemade Sweet Chili Jam
- 3-4 Chillies (I used 2 Scotch Bonnet & 1 Birds Eye)
- 3 Cloves of Garlic
- Juice of ½ Lime
- ½ Cup of Sugar (I used ¼ white & ¼ brown)
- 1 Tbsp. Fish Sauce
- 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tsp. Salt
- 1 Cup of Water
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- Chop up all the chillies and garlic; it is up to you how hot you want this so the more seeds the fiercer it will be.
- Gently fry them in a saucepan with the oil until they are soft.
- Now add the lime juice and stir.
- Follow this with the fish sauce and water.
- Now add the sugar and salt and give it a good stir.
- Finally add in the vinegar and leave on a low heat to reduce away, by about half.
- When the jam has thickened and darkened (use all white sugar for a lighter finish) turn off the heat and allow it to cool.
Once cooled you can put it into any container with a lid and keep it in the fridge for a good couple months.
*Ideal for spicing up left over Christmas turkey sandwich! (probably too late now but…)
**It is also great on a cheese burger!
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It sure sounds like you had fun with your sisters, Helene. I can't wait to hear about all the fun you had and the places you visited.
Thank you for introducing, Will. The Tempura sounds good and I too enjoy the step by step. I am especially intrigued by that Sweet Chili Jam, ooo it sounds yummy.
Thank you so much for sharing…
Lovely guest post. Paneer cheese seems very interesting. I know Paneer and make it at home and I know Cheese but haven't really seen them together before in a packet. Lovely recipe.
Cheers!
YUMMO..Thanks for the recipe..This looks mouthwatering..I have bookmarked it..
Aarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
Delicious tweak on the traditional tempura, awesome flavor combinations! Great post!
wow..this makes for such a yummyy & mouthwatering starter!! I love pairing chilli jam with any fried dish.Its a family fav
And glad u had a wonderful time at the beach 
Yes, the jowar flour rotti is popularly called as bhakris in nothern karnataka and esp in Maharashtra.. Bhakris are made from diff varietied of flour, incl wheat flour. Reg your query to substitute cashew for peanuts, peanuts are a mild yet dominant flavor in an authentic ennegai. No harm in adding cashews but the final taste will be miles away from the original..
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
That looks scrumptious! That version is wonderful. Love that flavor combination.
Cheers,
Rosa
What delicious recipes! I'm making my own paneer for the first time today and I can't wait to try this!
Oh, delicious!!! I love the fried paneer and the chili sauce. My family would love it to!
Lovely guest post — I love tempura on anything!! Yum
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
Will, I totaly adored your post. We eat paneer once in a while in a gravy mostly and I used to sell paneer nuggets with chicken nuggets. I will try your tempura paneer and I can imagine how well the sweet chilli jam fits to it. well donne! Thank you again for accepting the guest post proposition. =)
@louise @Anita @aarthi @Gerry hey, thanks for passing by! =) I agree, it sounds all very tempting tasty.
@Prats I sure had!
I better stick to the peanuts then. thx for the quick reply, sorry took a while. XI
@Rosa @Joanne @Jamie @Kiran Thanks girls for the comments. I appreciate it. =)
Thanks guys for all your great feedback and comments.
and THANK YOU Helene for asking me to do this
I will add it to my own blog soon, the sweet chilli jam works on so many things: Cheeseburgers, toasted cheese sandwhiches, tampura prawns, chinese or as a dip (made a bit runnier)…
I will soon be making my own Paneer so look out for that @willyumscouk
Thanks again helene!