Your quick recipe guide to a must-try winter combo

Looking for a wholesome seasonal meal to indulge this winter? Planning a house party and want to cook up something simple and delicious to warm your bones? Take a cue from the curated pairing by The Swinton House, Jaipur. Blending Victorian elegance in Rajasthan, here’s a combo you cannot miss out on.

Bisque Parihuela Personal (Fisherman’s Soup)

Do you love seafood? Then here’s a seafood blend that would win your hearts. Curated by Chef Prince Beniwal, the Fisherman’s Soup is a mix of sole fish, shrimp, squid and a variety of flavours.

Ingredients

For Soup

• 20g sole fish
• 30g shrimp
• 30g squid
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• ¼ tablespoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 spoons tomato sauce
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 bay leaves

For Fish Stock

• 200g fish bones
• 1 tablespoon white peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 100g onion
• 50g leek
• 50g celery
• 50g carrot
• 1-litre water

Method:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil
• Sauté the chopped onion until soft
• Add garlic and cook for another minute, stirring continuously
• Stir in tomato sauce, kosher salt, ground pepper, white wine, prepared fish stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil
• Reduce heat to a low flame, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes until the soup thickens slightly
• Add the sole fish, shrimp, and squid to the soup. Cook for 5 minutes
• Mix in chopped parsley for a fresh flavor boost
• Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls
• Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and serve immediately

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Irish Style Mulled Wine

Mulled wine is an absolute winter favourite with its classic warm wine and fruity flavours. Here’s how you can make your own Irish Irish-styled mulled Wine at home with a little guidance from mixologist Ankur.

Ingredients:

• 150 ml full-bodied red wine
• 30 ml Irish whiskey
• Irish cream foam (for garnish)
• 45 ml cranberry juice
• 10 ml apple cider
• 45 ml fresh orange juice
• 4-star anise
• 3-4 orange slices
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cloves
• 2 bar spoons of honey

Method:

• Gently heat the red wine in an induction cooker, ensuring the temperature stays below 50 degrees Celsius
• Add star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and fresh orange slices to the wine
• Continue heating for 2 more minutes, allowing the spices to infuse their flavors
• Stir in honey, orange juice, cranberry juice, and apple cider
• Maintain the same temperature and cover with a lid to let the flavors meld together
• Just before serving, stir in the Irish whiskey
• Serve in an Irish glass, garnishing with a layer of Irish cream foam on top
• Optionally, add a cinnamon stick smoked for additional aroma and presentation

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