For the first two weeks of this term we are exploring the theme of India.
Today we decided to try our hand at preparing a few Indian dishes. “M” and “A” planned the menu of “Green Lentils with Onions and Garlic; Bastmati Rice with Peas; and Naan Bread”.
Preparation and cooking was a joint effort from “M” and “A”. Along the way, they learned how to plan a meal, considering a variety of dishes and accompaniments; made a list of ingredients that they would need, halving the measurements on the original recipe; thought about the time taken for each dish and how they might need to manage their time to ensure that each dish was ready in time for the meal; divided the tasks fairly and were mindful of safety when using a variety of utensils.
A good afternoon’s work, really. Oh, and it made a yummy tea, too!
See below for some “action shots” :
First, the “Green Lentils, with Onion, Garlic and Cumin”:
And the Naan:
Not bad for a first effort!
good effort_why the name dragon tree?