TANDOORI CHICKEN
(2-3 Servings) Ingredients: 6 pieces Thawed chicken, skinned (whatever portions you like) 2 tsp Ground Coriander 2 tsp Masala (Tandoori paste is available) to taste Red pepper powder Dash Garlic powder to taste Salt 1 tsp Ground jeera Soy sauce (or yogurt) (needed only if tandoori masala is used) Method: If you are using the [...]
CHICKEN CURRY NORTH INDIAN STYLE
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken-drumsticks, thighs, breast pieces 1 small carton Plain yogurt 2 medium Onions very finely chopped 4 tblsp Vegetable oil 2 Cloves 1/2 tsp Mustard powder 2 pods Cardamom 1/2 tsp Cumin powder 1 tsp Garam Masala 1 tsp Chili Powder 1/2″ piece Ginger 4 cloves Garlic 1/3 tsp Coriander Seeds to taste [...]
MALAI CHICKEN
Ingredients: 2lb Boneless chicken (chopped into small cubes) 1 Chopped onion 1 small can Tomato paste 1 Red Chili 2 Cloves 2 Cardamom 1/2″ Cinnamon stick 1 Bay leaf 1 carton Light whipping cream 1 tsp Dhania powder 1/2 tsp Cumin powder 1 tsp Garam Masala 1-1 1/4 tsp Chili powder 1/2″ piece Ginger made [...]
MUGHLAI CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS
Ingredients: 1″ piece Ginger 8-9 cloves Garlic 6 tblsp Blanched Almonds 7 tblsp Vegetable oil 1″ Cinnamon stick 2 Bay leaves 5 Cloves 10 pods Cardamom 2 medium Onions (cut into small pieces) 2 tsp Ground cumin seeds 1/8-1/2 tsp Red pepper 7 tblsp Yogurt 1 small carton Whipped Cream 1/4 tsp Garam Masala 2-2 [...]
CORIANDER FISH (BHARIA MACHLI)
4 lb Sole, flounder, rock cod, or any other white whole fish 8 cloves Garlic 3 Hot chilies (optional) (or cayenne) 1″ piece Ginger 1 medium bunch Coriander 1 Tbsp Coriander seeds 1 tsp Brown sugar 1 tsp Turmeric 1/2 tsp Black mustard 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds 1 Tbsp Salt 1/2 cup Lemon juice 1/2 [...]
PRAWN (SHRIMP) CURRY
1/2 kg = 1.1 lb. Prawns 2 Onions diced into small pieces 1/4″ Cinnamon stick 1/4 tsp Chili powder 1/2 tsp Dhania powder 1/4 tsp Garlic powder 1/2 tsp ginger powder 1 bunch Fresh coriander 1 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder 1 tblsp Oil Method: Clean the prawns and squeeze out the water. Add [...]
NAVRATTAN PULLAO (NINE-JEWELED RICE)
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmathi rice 1 3/4 cup Water 1/4 cup Oil 1 small Finely sliced onion 6 Cloves 1″ Cinnamon stick 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Cumin seed For Mixing with rice before serving: A) 1/4 c frozen peas (boiled), salt, 6 drops green food coloring mixed with 1 t water. B) 1/4 c [...]
SAFFRON RICE (KESAR CHAWAL)
Ingredients: 2 cup Rice 4 cup Water 6 Tbsp Ghee 1 tsp Saffron threads (or less) 2 Tbsp Hot water 1 cup Sliced onion 1 small Cinnamon stick – splintered 4 Bay leaves 4 large Black cardamoms 1 Tbsp Cumin seed 4 Cloves 2 tsp Salt Method: Soak saffron in hot water. Wash and soak [...]
SOUTH INDIAN PULLAV (RICE)
Ingredients: 1 cup Rice (Preferably Basmathi rice) 1/3 cup Tomato puree 1 large Onion 1 cup Vegetables (preferably peas and carrots) 1/4-1/2 tsp Coriander powder (also called dhania powder) 1/8-1/4 tsp Garlic powder or 1 1/2 cloves garlic 1/8-1/4 tsp Ginger powder or 1/4″ piece Ginger 1/8-1/4 tsp Chili powder 1 Green chili cut into [...]
