ISSUE 78 November 2018
STOCKBRIDGE SPOTLIGHT
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The magical, botanical, illuminated trail
CHRISTMAS
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Hello And Welcome To The November Issue Of The Stockbridge Spotlight Well, the planning for the Festive Season is well and truly upon us. By the time this issue drops through your door there will less than 7 weeks until Christmas. How quick has this year gone. Some would say that is a sign of getting old - but as I always think you are only as old as you feel and act, I can’t agree with this one!! If you are a Foodie then you will want to head straight to page 9 where you can win VIP tickets to this years Foodies Festival at the EICC this month. St Serfs Players are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year which is quite an achievement. Their Christmas performance of Aladdin is being held in St Serfs church at the end of the month, a date for your diary. For other diary dates, check the community pages where you will find several community events you might enjoy plus we have this years Christmas posting dates. There will be one more Spotlight before Christmas, going out on the 5th/6th December, so if you have any events in December you want to let our readers know about then please get in touch. I hope you enjoy this issue.
Best Wishes Sue
Contents
The Stockbridge Spotlight
6 History - The History Of The Remembrance Day Poppy
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9 Win VIP Tickets To Foodies Festival 10 Hard Sudoko
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14 Making Christmas Extra Special
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19 What Is Hypnotherapy And How Does It Work
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24 Short Story - Hot Potatoes 28 Book Review - Literary Gift Guide 34 Health and Fitness - On Vegetarianism 38 Quick Crossword 39-41 Community Spotlight/Last Christmas Postal Dates 42 Puzzle Solutions 47 Recipe - Cheats Chicken Tikka Biryani
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History The History of the Remembrance Day Poppy By Catherine Rose With celebrations to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, the humble but striking poppy will once again be evident as a symbol of hope and remembrance. But what is its history? Over the four years that the Great War raged, the fields of Flanders in Belgium that saw much of the bloody trench warfare were decimated. But like some miracle of life triumphing over death, out of this devastation grew hundreds of field poppies. Part of the papaver family (papaver rhoeas), the Flanders Poppy, as it came to be known, thrived in the barrenness – its bright red colour echoing the bloodshed and a perfect symbol of hope for the future. Canadian WW1 soldier and poet John McCrae wrote the now famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ about their significance in 1915. After reading a copy of McCrae’s poem, American University Professor Moina Michael was so moved that she promptly went out to Wannamaker’s – a department store in New York – and bought all the artificial poppies they had. She then sold them as souvenirs of remembrance under the banner ‘keep the faith’. Due to Moina’s efforts, the National American Legion adopted the poppy as their symbol, agreeing to wear it on Armistice Day, 11th November. While attending an American Legion Convention in 1920, Anna Guérin, a member of the French YWCA, saw the poppy not only as a global symbol of remembrance but also as a way of raising funds. She decided to start mass producing artificial poppies to sell as badges in France. The proceeds would be used to help war widows and 6
orphans. After they proved a success in France, Anna took them abroad. In England, she met Field Marshall Douglas Haig, also the first president of the (Royal) British Legion founded in 1921 and the first British Legion Poppy Day Appeal took place in 1921 with nine million poppies sold and over £100,000 raised. The other allied countries soon followed suit. In 1922, Major John Howson opened the first UK poppy factory in London. Howson had received the Military Cross during the First World War and had subsequently set up The Disabled Society to help provide employment for disabled veterans. His initial staff were five disabled ex-soldiers. Today there are two poppy manufacturers in the UK – The Poppy Factory in Richmond (the original poppy factory relocated) and The Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh. The Scottish poppy is slightly different to the English in that it has four petals instead of three and no leaf. Both are staffed by ex-servicemen and women and produce millions of poppies annually. The Poppy Factory also does free tours which are open to all. Along with the crosses and wreaths that will be placed on war memorials across the country on Remembrance Sunday this centenary year, armies of volunteers will sell millions of poppies in the run up to 11th November. The idea behind them remains the same – a non-religious, non-cultural symbol of remembrance that helps to raise money for veterans and their families.
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Win VIP Tickets To Foodies Festival Kickstart your festive celebrations at Foodies Festival Christmas at the EICC on 23,24,25 November. MasterChef 2018 winner Kenny Tutt heads up the Chefs Theatre while The Three Chimneys Scott Davies has partnered up with The Lifeboat Association to create a delicious coastal themed dish and Little Miss Meat Free shows you how to keep it seasonal and vegan friendly. Get into the Christmas spirit in a festive masterclass and take a stroll through the artisan producers market to start stocking up on foodies gifts.
Luckily for you we are giving away 4 VIP tickets plus 10 weekend passes for runners up. To win enter at foodies.co.uk/win
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HARD SUDOKO HOW TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9 with no repetition! Thats all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reason and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up. Its fun. Its challenging Its addictive. (Soln on pg 42)
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Making Christmas Extra Special by Kate Duggan ELF ON A SHELF The original idea behind Elf on a Shelf was that an elf would arrive at the start of Christmas to watch over children and report back to Father Christmas. However, the trend has changed in recent years to become a bit more fun (and a bit less creepy). Now the craze is for the elf to get up to mischief overnight, whether it’s making snow angels in flour, tying the children’s shoelaces together or wrapping the loo in Christmas paper. (Search Pinterest for inspiration.) KINDNESS ELVES Not keen on the idea of a pint-sized prankster? Kindness elves have become a popular alternative. They still move each night but rather than tricks, they leave notes praising the child for a good deed or suggesting a kind act the child could do, such as visiting an elderly neighbour or making a card for a relative.
Elves, £1 each from Tiger Stores
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ADVENT CALENDARS Looking for an alternative to a chocolate advent calendar? If you have the
Early Learning Centre Advent Calendar, £25
time, you could make or buy a reusable calendar to fill with trinkets and secondhand small toys. A bundle of Shopkins characters, for example, can be picked up relatively cheaply on eBay. The calendar can then be brought out again each year, so becoming part of your family’s festive traditions. If you don’t have the time (or energy) to find 24 gifts, the advent calendars from Lego, Smiggle, Playmobil and the Early Learning Centre offer a decent selection of goodies for £20-£30. You can also sometimes find a previous year’s calendar for £10 or less on eBay. Digital calendars have different activities, images, videos or other features to unlock each day. The best one I’ve found is by Jacquie Lawson. It costs just £3 and will work on most computers, smartphones and tablets. Activities include making a snowflake, decorating a Christmas tree and solving puzzles. Each activity can
be played as many times as you like. (Grown-ups tend to enjoy this calendar just as much as the kids.) See www.jacquielawson.com. If your child loves crafts, the Mini Makes Christmas papercraft book by Half Pint Home will provide hours of entertainment. There’s an activity for each day leading up to Christmas, including mini-bunting, finger puppets, decorations and more. Mini Makes Christmas costs £12.99 from www.etsy.co.uk. VIDEO MESSAGES FROM FATHER CHRISTMAS Surprise your child with a personalised video message from Father Christmas, thanks to Portable North Pole (PNP). You can get a short video for free or unlock lots of different personalised videos, phone calls and stories for around £11. The videos are very well made and will keep your child believing for that little bit longer, see www. portablenorthpole.com. SANTA SPY CAM With the Santa Spy Cam app, you can capture video evidence of elves and Father Christmas visiting your home. My daughter caught an elf on camera last year using the app and the experience made her a believer again. The app is available for Apple and Android phones. One video is free, the rest cost a few pounds, see www. santaspycam.com.
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What Is Hypnotherapy and How Does It Work?
By Gillian Dalgliesh
Hypnotherapy aims to re-programme patterns of behaviour within the mind enabling irrational fears, phobias, negative thoughts, suppressed emotions, stress & anxiety to be overcome.
I can get a sense of what is going on and which technique would be most effective. It also gives the client an opportunity to ask questions etc. Should they be necessary, then subsequent sessions are 1 hour.
Hypnosis is thought to work by altering our state of consciousness in such a way that the analytical left-hand-side of the brain is turned off, while the non-analytical right-hand-side of the brain is made more alert. The conscious control of the mind is inhibited, and the sub-conscious mind reached. Since the subconscious mind is a deeper seated, more instinctive force than the conscious mind, this is the part which has to change for the client’s behaviour and physical state to alter
If what I have written strikes a chord with you and you would like to have a chat, then please do give me a call for more information. My techniques are a very powerful and authentic way of quickly getting control back in your life!
For example, someone who consciously wants to overcome their fear of spiders, may try everything they consciously can to do it, but will still fail as long as their subconscious mind retains this terror and prevents the client from succeeding. Progress can only be made by reprogramming the subconscious so that deep-seated instincts and beliefs are abolished or altered. The client is not in a deep sleep, merely very relaxed and fully aware of their surroundings and situation and they cannot be made to do anything they would not ordinarily do - they are not vulnerable to every given command of the therapist. The important thing is that the client wants to change some behavioural habit or addiction and is highly motivated to do so. I have many, many different hypnotic techniques that I use with clients. There is not a “one-size fits all”. Each session is very personal to my individual client’s needs. A first session with me is 1.5 hours and we spend the first 30-40 minutes chatting, so
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life! Gillian Dalgliesh is a Personal Change Expert, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Writer & Motivational Speaker based in Stockbridge. See ad for contact details.
Are you struggling to deal with issues in your life? Weight Loss? Anxiety? Stress? Smoking? Phobias? Alcohol? Confidence? If so, then hypnotherapy may be the solution. Find out more about my holistic approach to resolving client’s issues on my website www.gilliandalgliesh.com or call me on 07593 082 349 for a free consultation 19
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The magical, botanical, illuminated trail
CHRISTMAS
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As night falls, join us at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for our magical outdoor trail which returns this year with over a million twinkling lights. Enter a world festooned with seasonal cheer as you wander beneath unique tree canopies and alongside the iconic Glasshouses drenched in Christmas colour. 22
We speak to Zoe Bottrell, Creative Director of Culture Creative about this year’s trail. What can members expect from Christmas at the Botanics? A truly magical Christmas night out. Christmas at the Botanics is the perfect way to start your season’s festivities. Audiences will leave after dark from John Hope Gateway and follow a lit trail for just over a mile. We expect that this will take around an hour to complete but there is no time limit for visitors, and they are welcome to take as long as they need, they can also enjoy a mulled wine or toasting marshmallows at our pop-up catering stalls along the route. Some of this year’s highlights include light projections with music on the Glasshouse and on Inverleith House, a fire garden, a Santa show and several large light installations by both UK based and international artists. What are you using as your inspiration for this year’s Christmas at the Botanics? The Botanics’ conifer collection will be the main focus of this year’s event. We will be working closely with their inhouse teams to ensure that the conifer exhibition which the Botanics are planning to install in the John Hope Gateway is an integral part of the trail. Who are you working with to create the 2018 Christmas at the Botanics? We work with both local and international artists to develop content for this event. We have a new Australian company who specialise in lighting installations that we are working with to create a 70m long pea light tunnel this year, as well as French company Tilt who are returning with new work. All the people on the ground who manage the install and run the event are employed locally and it is their expert knowledge of the area and the Gardens that really make the event very special for the visitor.
This is your second year of working on Christmas at the Botanics. What do you enjoy about working in Edinburgh? Edinburgh is a city that truly embraces winter festivities. Here, unlike other sites we are part of a much greater offer to visitors. Hundreds of thousands of tourists come to Edinburgh to spend Christmas and New Year so we are not only providing a festive experience for locals, we are part of that visitor package which reaches a global market and that’s very exciting for us. We also know that similar to London and Christmas at Kew, Edinburgh audiences have a huge choice of activities on offer over the Christmas period, therefore we really need to work hard to stand out and ensure that audiences hear about the event.
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Short Story Hot Potatoes “Kathy, it’s wonderful of you and Geoff to organise this bonfire party.” Having dragged the last tray of jacket potatoes from the oven, Kathy had just turned to the kitchen counter to find her neighbour Dorothy standing directly in her way. “Geoff’s put so much work into preparing the fireworks,” Dorothy continued, unaware she had nearly been showered in steaming spuds. “That’s Geoff for you.” Kathy had been stuck in the kitchen for hours and had yet to admire her husband’s handiwork. “Safety first.” Dorothy was nice, but she was a talker, and though Kathy didn’t like to say it, a bit of a bore. Getting trapped with her in the kitchen while the party was going on outside was the last thing on Kathy’s wish-list. “I notice you’ve put a tub of margarine on the table,” Dorothy said. “Is there a non-dairy alternative for the intolerants?” “I’m sure there is,” Kathy said, keen to put the hot tray down. “Just mind out, Dorothy.” Outside she heard a firework going off, followed by cheers from the assembled friends and neighbours. Surely Geoff hadn’t started the fireworks without her? “It’s not for me,” Dorothy said without moving an inch, “I’m thinking of the welfare of others.” The ‘others’ clearly didn’t include Kathy, whose hands weren’t enjoying the heat through the oven gloves. Another firework went off and Kathy realised that the chances of someone coming to rescue her were slim. “It sounds like they’ve started,” she said hopefully. “We should probably go outside.” Dorothy ignored the suggestion. “That reminds me of what I came in to tell you. Did you know that last year a sparkler singed my poncho?” “Really?” Kathy said. The tray was getting heavier. “It left a sooty mark on the fringe.” Dorothy took the deep breath which heralded the start of a protracted tale. “I’m sorry about that,” Kathy leapt in. “If you don’t mind I really need to put these potatoes down.” 24
“It was one I crocheted myself,” Dorothy continued regardless, “and the wool shop was out of mocha four-ply, but luckily I was able to find a close match on the market. It was touch and go for a while…” “Was it?” Kathy’s wrists were wobbling. “Still, it all worked out well in the end.” A rocket exploded above the house and the light fitting rattled. “I made matching mittens,” Dorothy added, “but I didn’t want to wear them this evening.” “No,” Kathy agreed. A staccato of explosions suggested that the firework display had reached its grand finale. “Don’t want to risk another sparkler incident,” Dorothy said. “Although, speaking of which…” “Quite,” Kathy interrupted, her arms beginning to give way. “Very wise, Dorothy.” “That’s exactly what Geoff said.” Dorothy noticed the potatoes, which were moments from cascading to the floor, and finally stepped to one side. “You really should put those down, dear.” Kathy threw the tray on the counter with a crash, just as the last rocket exploded to the applause of the crowd outside. She had missed the entire fireworks display. Taking a deep breath, she asked, “What do you mean that’s exactly what Geoff said?” “When I told him about the sparkler,” Dorothy said. “He said ‘Very wise, Dorothy, you should go and tell Kathy all about it.’” Then she frowned. “And he asked me to fetch him another cold beer.” “Did he now?” Kathy said. The fridge door creaked softly behind her. She turned to see Geoff grinning sheepishly as he reached for a can. “She found you then?” he asked. And, once Dorothy had departed, the second firework display began.
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Literary Gift Guide Stuck for the perfect present? Our literary gift guide might help…
FOR AUTOBIOGRAPHY ADDICTS Educated – Tara Westover Tara Westover was born to strict Mormon parents who didn’t agree with school, modern medicine or women’s equality. Tara spent her childhood attempting to become the dutiful daughter her parents demanded, while keeping on the right side of her violent, manipulative older brother. Education was to prove a way out, but eventually Tara had to choose between becoming the Tara she wanted to be, and the one her parents would accept. A stunning memoir that will stay with the reader long after Christmas is over. FOR CRIME LOVERS Girl On Fire – Tony Parsons A terrorist attack on a shopping centre sees DC Max Wolfe on the hunt for the culprits before they can strike again. He also has battles closer to home to deal with in the form of his ex-wife, who wants custody of their daughter. A gripping story with plenty of twists to keep you guessing. FOR HISTORICAL FICTION FANS The Seeds of America Trilogy (Chains, Forge and Ashes) – Laurie Halse Anderson It’s 1776 and the American Revolutionary War is raging. Isabel is offered the chance of freedom from slavery in exchange for spying on her owners. It’s an opportunity she can’t pass up, however dangerous. While Chains, Forge and Ashes are marketed as children’s books, this well-researched trilogy will appeal to teens and adults alike. 28
FOR PEOPLE LOOKING TO CHANGE THEIR LIFE Do Fly - Find your way. Make a living. Be your best self – Gavin Strange Know someone who’s stuck on the wrong career path? Treat them to Do Fly. As the intro says, the “ultimate goal is to blend what you enjoy doing and what you get paid to do, so they’re one and the same.” Far from being a stuffy ‘how-to’ business book, Do Fly is a short, enjoyable read that feels like a conversation with a friend who’s achieved the life you want to lead. FOR FAMILY SAGA FANS The Distant Hours – Kate Morton A long-lost letter sets Edie on a quest to uncover more about her mother Meredith’s experiences as an evacuee. Meredith was taken in by the three Blythe sisters, including the enigmatic Juniper. As Edie soon discovers, her mother isn’t the only one who’s been keeping secrets. An enjoyable, atmospheric novel that treads the line between family saga, gothic mystery and historical fiction. FOR YOUNG FANS OF ROALD DAHL AND DAVID WALLIAMS Alice Dent and the Incredible Germs – Gwen Lowe In Alice’s world, cleanliness is crucial, illness is not tolerated and laughter is strictly forbidden. So when Alice gets a cold and a case of the giggles, she’s in big trouble. She manages to escape the clutches of the Best Minister for Everything Nicely Perfect, but for how long? Alice Dent and the Incredible Germs is very funny and perfect for sharing at bedtime.
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On Vegetarianism Veganism is a new trend. Eating less meat has been linked to many benefits, both for your health and for the environment. Processed meat has been linked to some types of cancer, and it’s not uncommon to read meat-scare articles in the newspapers. Generally, it seems people become vegetarian for one of two reasons: either the ethical implication of slaughtering animals, or the impact that intensive farming has on the environment. Veganisam is the more extreme variation of vegetarianism, where no animal products at all are consumed (so no dairy, eggs, honey etc). Sometimes vegans also eschew wearing leather.
By Tracy Griffin
options when eating out. Others might only buy meat that they know has come from a small local farm (more likely to be ethically and environmentally sound).
In a recent analysis of food production’s impact on the environment, it was revealed that we all need to eat a whole lot less meat to do our bit for the planet. According to a Guardian newspaper article on 10 October: “The research also finds that enormous changes to farming are needed to avoid destroying the planet’s ability to feed the 10 billion people expected to be on the planet in a few decades.” Whilst Scottish methods of farming may be far from American Vegetarianism can be viewed as a spectrum, CAFO’s (concentrated animal feeding vegans at one end, and ‘flexitarianism’ at the operation, or ‘superfarms’), there has been other end (vegetarians, who occasionally eat recent outcry about the over-farming of meat or fish). It is also possible to be a meat- salmon on the West Coast and lice levels on the fish. This has lead to many Edinburgh reducer, that is someone actively reducing restaurants now offering sea trout as a more their meat intake. They might do ‘meatfree sustainable option, but for how long will sea Mondays’ or simply choose vegetarian
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trout be more sustainably farmed? Is it a matter of just changing the problem, rather than solving it? As an active fitness professional, my view of meat-eating is less is better, especially if it means you eat more vegetables and pulses. If you’re an active vegan, ensure you get adequate protein (nuts, seeds, soy products, pulses, lentils and even oats are reasonable sources); with careful meal planning this is quite doable. Around twenty years ago the only veggie option one could find on a menu (if you were lucky) was macaroni cheese. Times have moved on and most eateries now include a variety of veggie dishes. So try a more plant-based diet – you might even find it increases your energy levels! Tracy Griffen is a Personal Trainer who runs a wee fitness studio just off Leith Walk. She is the author of the Healthy Living Yearbook that contains over 70 easy healthy seasonal recipes that also happen to be vegetarian. See adjacent ad or visit www.healthylivingyearbook.com
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Quick Crossword Across 7. Companies, corporations (13) 8. Thin layer, film (8) 9. Large stringed instrument (4) 10. Places of education (7) 12. Cinders (5) 14. Crustaceans (5) 16. Roads (7) 19. Chemical element, Zn (4) 20. Courteously (8) 22. Relaying of messages (13) Down 1. Vacant (4) 2. Strong Asian grass (6) 3. At last (7) 4. Enclosed (5) 5. Desires (6) 6. Most furious (8) 11. Passageway (8) 13. Slanted letters (7) 38
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Community Spotlight
St Vincent’s Chapel Stockbridge Sundays
10.30am Sung Eucharist
(no music on 3rd Sunday in the month)
6pm Evensong
Thursdays
11am Eucharist Join our friendly congregation for a traditional service. All welcome.
stvincentschapel.yolasite.com Scottish Episcopal Church, part of the Anglican Communion
St Vincent’s Chapel Stockbridge
SundaysS Sundays
10.30am Sung Eucharist
(no music on 3rd Sunday in the month)
Thursdays
Everyone is welcome at Stockbridge Church.
6pm Evensong 6pm Evensong
Find us in Saxe-Coburg Street
11am Eucharist
Sunday services 11 am
(off Henderson Row).
Join our friendly congregation for a traditional service. All welcome.
www.stvincentschapel.org.uk stvincentschapel.yolasite.com Scottish Episcopal Church, part of the Anglican Communion
(including children's activities).
www.stockbridgechurch.org.uk "Malawi mornings" every Friday 10.30 - 12 in the church. Please join us for Fairtrade tea/coffee, biscuits and good company to raise funds for our Malawi projects.
December Issue Artwork Deadline 22nd November
Distribution Date 5th December
To include your community or charity events and information Everyone is at welcome no cost please contact Sue Hutchison.
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Community Spotlight
Celebrate life with us at Sunday Assembly Edinburgh’s ‘secular congregation’ Talks, songs, poems, cake. Sundays 11th Nov, 2nd Dec and 6th Jan Lifecare Edinburgh, 2 Cheyne Street, Stockbridge EH4 1JB www.facebook.com/ sundayassemblyedinburgh 41
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Cheats’ Chicken Tikka Biryani Ready in 35 minutes
Serves 4
If you fancy a midweek curry but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, then whip up this quick and easy version of a classic Indian rice and chicken dish in next-to-no time. Using tikka curry paste and pouches of microwave spiced pilau rice, it’s the perfect cheat!
Toss the chicken chunks in the yogurt, curry paste and lemon juice, then spread them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cook under a medium-hot grill for 12-15 minutes, turning frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred in places.
• 400g chicken breast
fillets, cut into chunks • 2 tbsp natural yogurt • 1 tbsp tikka curry
paste
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan. Add the onion and fry for 2 minutes. Pick the cauliflower out of the frozen vegetables. Add to the pan and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until browned in places.
• Squeeze of lemon
juice • 1 tbsp sunflower oil • 1 red onion, peeled
and roughly chopped
Stir in the remaining vegetables, the rice and 90ml water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook over a low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring once or twice until piping hot all the way through. Toss the hot cooked chicken tikka chunks into the rice. Garnish with sprigs of mint and serve with chutney and poppadoms.
• 450g frozen mixed
vegetables with cauliflower • 3 x 250g sachets
instant pilau rice • Sprigs of fresh mint, to
garnish • Mango chutney and
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TIP
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