IELTS Speaking

10. Talk about a dish you know how to cook.

You should say:

What ingredients are required to cook it?

Where you learned it from?

How you cook this dish?

And tell if this is an easy dish to cook or not?

Sample Answer

         One dish that I know how to cook is "Palak Paneer," which is a vegetarian dish made with spinach and cottage cheese. It is a popular North Indian dish and is loved by many people.

        The required ingredients for this dish are spinach, paneer (cottage cheese), onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, green chilies, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Additionally, we also need cream and butter for the final touch.

        I learned how to cook Palak Paneer from my mother, who is an excellent cook. She taught me the recipe, and I have been making it for my family and friends for years now.

       To cook this dish, I start by blanching the spinach leaves in boiling water for a few minutes and then blending them into a fine paste. In a separate pan, I sauté the onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Once the mixture is cooked, I add the spinach paste, along with the spices, and let it cook for a few more minutes. I then add the paneer cubes to the spinach mixture and let it simmer for a few minutes. Finally, I add cream and butter to give it a creamy texture and richness.

       Overall, I would say that Palak Paneer is an easy dish to cook as long as you have all the ingredients and follow the recipe. The key to making it delicious is to balance the spices well and cook the spinach and paneer cubes perfectly.