Onion Bhajis

Onion Bhajis

OK not the bhajis we are used to from the local takeaway or restaurant but an acceptable Slimming World friendly substitute.

This recipe is completely free on Slimming World.  The recipe is for 12, but I made smaller ones to take to a taster session and it made about 20.

2 large onions, sliced
2 eggs beaten
1 sweet potato, grated
1 tbsp curry powder (or to taste)
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tsp chilli flakes (leave these out if you prefer a milder bhaji)
salt and pepper

Preheat your oven to Gas 4/180ºC
Mix all the ingredients except the spray oil together.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Using your hands, mould balls of the mixture and put on the tray.
Bake for approx 20 minutes until browning. leave to cool slightly before serving.

Note:  When it comes to moulding into balls, this didn't really happen.  I made little piles of the mixture and had doubts as to whether they would stick together, but they did.

Give them a go.  Nice as a snack with some minty yogurt to dip into, or have them with a home-made curry.

Greek Beef Stew with Orzo Pasta

Greek Beef Stew with Orzo Pasta

A Slimming World Recipe.  Very tasty, will make this again. Could use lamb instead of beef.

Serves 4

2 onions thinly sliced
500g lean beef steak, fat removed and cut into chunks
400g can cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato puree
400g cherry tomatoes
8 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 bay leaves
8 peppercorns
1 tsp sweetener
200ml beef stock
200g orzo pasta
salt and pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optonal)

Spray a large non-stick casserole pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the onion and beef and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, until the meat is browned. 
Add the tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, tomato purée, spices, sweetener, bay leaves and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low then cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until the meat is tender.

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6. Remove the cinnamon stick, add the orzo pasta, mix well, season and transfer to the oven for 25 minutes.

Notes:  I added some oregano.