The Elms, Suffolk

Breakfast: Bacon Sandwiches Lunch: Gammon Ham, Tomato & Mustard/Onion Dinner: Pappadum with Minted Onion Relish, Yoghurt with Chilli Jam followed by Lamb Rogan Josh, Bomaby Potato with Brocolli, Onion Bhaji, Flatbreads Lunch: Is it just me or is it something that comes with age?  Mustard and Horseradish just seem to have lost their bite.  What happened to that sinus tingling pleasure that you used to get from mustard? Mustard with Ham This was a fresh jar and was a bit stronger, perhaps it becomes less strong if it is opened for a while? Curry Night Dinner: This was the last of the leg of lamb we prepared earlier in the week.  From a whole leg we had Dinner for 4, 2 rounds of cold Lamb sandwiches, Lamb Rogan Gosh and there is enough left over to make  a Lamb Soup tomorrow.  Not bad for £18.00 Onion Bhaji full recipe here - so easy to make.  Gram (Chickpea) Flour, Indian Spices (Garam Masala/Cumin/Turmeric/Salt & Pepper/...

Ingredients Makes 12 2 thinly sliced red onons 1 clove of finely minced/grated garlic 100gr gram/chickpea flour or more if needed 1 tsp garam masala (or curry powder) 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp turmeric a pinch of cayenne pepper or chilli salt & pepper Optional - you could add some whole seeds (mustard / fennel / onion / sesame etc etc) Vegetable oil for deep frying Enough water probably 50/70ml of cold water Method Mix all of the dry ingredients together and then add water to make a thick paste (see picture below) Leave to stand for at least 5 minutes Add the onion mixture and stir well to coat Leave for another few minutes If using a deep fat fryer heat to about 160c or add about 2cm of Vegetable oil to a saucepan and heat to a moderate heat Use 2 spoons to quenelle the onion mix into balls, place on 1 spoon and let it slip into the hot oil Fry gently until crisp and brown  Gram Flour, Spices, Onion & Water Mix to a Paste Shape with s...