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Russian / Polish Salad

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:50:50 +0100

Dice up all the veggies/fruit into small cubes
Add mustard, mayo, salt and pepper and mix together. There is no right amount for these ingredients and it all depends on taste. Some people like a lot of mayo, some like less. Also, pickles, celery and apple are optional and again, depend…

Channa Masala

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:16:30 +0100

1. In a food processor, blend the onion, chilis, garlic, and ginger 2. Puree the tomatoes separately and set aside 3. Heat oil in pan and add the cumin seeds - when they start to pop, quickly add the onion puree and cook until slightly brown 4. Add the tomatoes…

Coriander and Almond Chicken

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:57:20 +0100

1. In a food processor, puree tomatoes, onion, green chilis, garlic paste and ginger paste - set aside 2. Heat oil in a pan and add this pureed mix, along with the bay leaves, and saute until golden brown 3. Add the chicken and cook thoroughly 4. Add the coriander,…

Mutton Curry

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:29:03 +0100

This recipe is very hot and spicy, even for Indians, so if you cannot tolerate hot hot hot or lots of spices in your tummy, then cook with caution! 1. Heat oil in pan and saute the onions, ginger, and garlic 2. Add black pepper, cinammon stick, cardamon seeds, bay…

Butter Chicken

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:13:16 +0100

This recipe is more traditional and not as generic, so the fat content is alot less. If you do want a richer dish, add 1/2 cup of cream in the end. Make sure to add hot to cold not vice versa, so that the cream does not curdle. 1. In…

Garam Masala (Indian Spice Mix)

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:51:30 +0100

I'm not too fond of the generic store bought garam masala, as freshly ground masala tastes much better! Here is my recipe for it: 1. Simply put all the ingredients into a spice grinder or coffee grinder or use a mortar and pestle until the you get a fine powder…

Coconut Shrimp Curry

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:11:56 +0100

This is one of my favorite Indian recipes. You can make it as spicy as you like (I like mine hot so I usually add more chilis). The coconut milk really brings the flavors through, and the tomatoe adds a tinge of sourness that finishes the dish off nicely. 1.…

Rajma Masala

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:58:08 +0100

1. Saute the onions until golden brown 2. Blend tomatoes and green chilis in a food processor and add to the onions - saute until the tomatoes are cooked (about 5 minutes on medium heat) 3. Add chili powder, garam masala, and butter or ghee 4. Add the beans, along…

Mustard Paneer

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:42:17 +0100

This is a typical bengali dish with a strong, musky, mustardy taste. Goes best with plain basmati rice. 1. Mix ground black and white mustard seeds and sesame seeds, adding mixture to the water - place this mixture on the side in a container 2. Heat oil in separate pan…

Chicken Curry

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:04:09 +0100

1. Heat oil amd saute the onions, garlic, and ginger 2. Add chicken and saute until cooked through 3. Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander, cumin, and garam masala 4. Add the tomatoe puree, water, sugar, and butter 5. Add salt according to taste 6. Cook on medium heat for 15-20…