Ingredients: 1 cup vermicilli noodles , 1 tablespoon ghee(clarified butter) , 1 cup condensed milk , 1 tablespoon custard powder, dissolved in some warm milk , 1/2 cup sugar , 3-4 cups of whole milk, diluted with 1-2 cups of water. , 1 tablespoon raisins , 1 tablespoons, halved cashewnuts, dry roasted. , (You can substiture this with roasted, slivered almonds or , pistachios) , 1 tsp cr Read More …
Ingredients: 4 pints (2 1/4 litres) whole milk , 12 green cardamoms , 10 tablespoons granulated sugar , 3 tablespoons flaked almonds , 1/2 pint (275ml) single cream , 2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted pistachios METHOD: Bring the milk to the boil in a heavy pot. Turn down the heat so as to allow the milk to simmer vigorously without boiling over. , The milk must reduce considerabl Read More …
Ingredients: 32 oz ricotta cheese(or an equivalent amt of freshly made Paneer), oz powdered Confectioner’s sugar , 2 small packets Half and Half , 1 tsp powdered cardamom , 1/2 tsp rose water , 2 tsp slivered almonds , 2 tsp chopped pistachios , cups water , cups sugar METHOD: If you are using the Ricotta cheese, mix together the confectioner’s sugar and cheese. , Spread on a baking Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati rice , 1 cup condensed milk , 1 tablespoon custard powder, dissolved in some warm milk , 1/2 cup sugar , 3-4 cups of whole milk, diluted with 1-2 cups of water. , 1 tablespoon raisins , 1 tablespoons, halved cashewnuts, dry roasted. , (You can substiture this with roasted, slivered almonds) , 1 tsp crushed cardamom METHOD: Take a open pan and add the rice Read More …
Ingredients: tsp ground coriander , tsp ground cummin , tsp garlic powder , tsp paprika , 3 tsp ground ginger , 2 tsp mango powder , 1 tsp dried mint , 3 tsp deep red coloring , 1 tsp chilli powder , 1 tsp yellow colouring METHOD: Mix all together and store. , The coriander and cumin powders must be freshly ground. , Use as required. , This will keep for months if stored in an a Read More …
Ingredients: For syrup: , 8 oz (225g) granulated sugar , 6 green cardamoms , 4 cups water , For Jamons: , 6 tablespoons full fat milk powder , 2 tablespoons self-raising flour , 1 tablespoon melted butter , A little cold milk to bind , Oil for deep frying METHOD: Put the sugar, cardamoms, and water into a pot and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer the syrup for about Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups of cashewnuts soaked in water for 2 hours , 1 cup powdered sugar , 1 tbsp. ghee , 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder , silver foil (optional) METHOD: Drain and blend the cashews to a fine paste. , Use as little water as possible when blending. , In a heavy saucepan put sugar and paste. , Cook on slow to medium heat. , Cook stirring continuously till a soft lump is formed. Read More …
Ingredients: 1 tbsp bengal gram dal(urad dal) , 2 tsp coriander seeds , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1/2 tsp methi(fenugreek) seeds , 1 tsp turmeric powder , 1/2 tsp hing(asoefetida) , 1 tsp mustard seeds , red chillies , 1 sprig dry curry leaves , 2 tbsp coconut grated , peppercorns , Ghee for roasting METHOD: Roast each of the above till they turn aromatic. , Powder to a fine powder us Read More …
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon , 1/4 tsp ground cardamom , 1/4 tsp ground cloves , 1/4 tsp ground coriander seed , 1/4 tsp ground cumin seed , 1/4 tsp ground ginger , 1/2 tsp ground chili pepper , 1/2 tsp garlic powder , 1/2 tsp ground pepper , pinch turmeric (optional) METHOD: Mix well (use your spice grinder) and store in the dark in an airtight spice jar. Read More …
Ingredients: Green cardamon pods , Cinnamon sticks -broken into pieces , Bay leaves , 1/2 ts Cloves , 1/4 ts Grated nutmeg , 2 tb Aniseed , 1 ts Black peppercorns , Dried red chilies , Dried curry leaves , tb Coriander seeds , tb Cumin seeds , tb Turmeric , 1 tb Fenugreek seeds , 2 tb Black mustard seeds METHOD: Roast spices in small, heavy saucepan over medium heat for 4-5 min Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. green chillies, large and long , 1 lb. onions, sliced , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 2 tsp ginger garlic paste , 1/4 tsp turmeric powder , 1 tsp powdered bayleaf , 1/2 cup thick tamarind juice , Salt to taste , Roast and powder the following: , 4 tsp sesame seeds , 4 tsp khus-khus (poppy seeds) , 2 tsp coriander seeds , 2 tbsp peanuts , 1/4 coconut scraped , 1 tsp salt Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh shredded coconut , tsp coriander seeds , 2 tsp peppercorns , A pinch of hing(asoefetida) , 4 tsps peanuts, shelled and skinned , 2 tsp mustard seeds , red chillies , 4 tsps white sesame seeds , 2 sprigs curry leaves , 2 tsp urad dal(black gram dal) , 1 tsp channa dal( bengal gram dal) , tsp oil or ghee , 1 1/2 cups thick tamarind juice , 1 small piece jaggery Read More …
Ingredients: 1 tbsp toor dal , 5-6 dry red chillies , 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds , 1 tbsp coriander seeds , 1 tsp peppercorns , 1 tsp dry curry leaves , Ghee(clarified butter) for roasting METHOD: Roast each of the above till they turn aromatic. , Powder to a fine powder using a coffee grinder and use as required. , This will keep well for months in a airtight container. , You can make a Read More …
Ingredients: 6 Dried red chillis (or 1 tsp chilli powder -add with the turmeric if using) , 1/4 tsp Black peppercorns , 5 Cloves , 2 Small bits of cinnamon (or cassia bark) , 2 or 3 Green Cardamoms , 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds , 1/4 tsp Coriander seeds , 1/4 tsp Turmeric METHOD: Pre-heat a heavy frying pan, and dry cook all the spices except turmeric for a couple of minutes, shaking the pan Read More …
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground cumin , 2 tablespoons ground coriander , 2 teaspoons ground turmeric , 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed , 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger METHOD: In a blender or food processor, combine cumin, coriander, turmeric, red pepper flakes, mustard seed, and ginger. Process to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container. Read More …
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coriander seeds , 1 tablespoon cummin , 1 teaspoon green cardamoms , 1 teaspoon cloves , 1 teaspoon black peppercorns , 2 sticks of cinnamon, approx two inches in length , 2 bay leaves , 1/2 small nutmeg , 4 black cardamoms METHOD: Place all ingredients into an electric coffee grinder and grind for one minute. Carefully remove lid and test by rubbing a litt Read More …
Ingredients: 4-6 medium green chillies, de-seeded and roughly chopped , 2 shallots, roughly chopped , 5cm/2in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated , 2 garlic cloves, crushed , small bunch of fresh coriander, stalks and roots attached if possible , 2 lemongrass stalks, chopped (if unavailable, use 2 tbsp dried) , 1 lime, grated zest and juice , 8 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces (if Read More …
Ingredients: 40g/11/2oz dried red chillies , 1 small onion , 1 tsp black peppercorns , 11/2 tsp whole cloves , 7.5cm/3in piece of cinnamon stick , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 2.5cm/1in fresh root ginger , 4tbsp garlic, roughly chopped , a walnut-sized piece of tamarind pulp, without seeds , 1 tsp light soft brown sugar , 2 tbsp coconut vinegar or white wine vinegar METHOD: Cover the chill Read More …
Ingredients: 2 lb (900g) cooking onions , 2 oz (50g) green ginger , 2 oz (50g) garlic , 23/4 pint (I litre 570ml) water , 1 teaspoon salt , 1 tin (8oz/225g) tomatoes , 8 tablespoon vegetable oil , 1 teaspoon tomato puree , 1 teaspoon turmeric , 1 teaspoon paprika METHOD: Stage One , Peel and rinse the onions, ginger, and garlic. Slice the onions and roughly chop the ginger and gar Read More …
Ingredients: 4 cloves , 4-5 cinnamon sticks , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1 tsp coriander seeds , peppercorns , 1 bayleaf , Ghee(clarified butter) METHOD: 1 Roast each of the above till they turn aromatic. , 2 Powder to a fine powder using a coffee grinder and use as required. , 3 This will keep well for months in a airtight container. , 4 You can make a larger quantity of this by using th Read More …
Ingredients: 3 -5″ pieces Cinnamon stick , 1 cup Green cardamom pods , 1/2 cup Cumin seed , 1/2 cup Black pepper corns , 1/2 cup Cloves , 1/2 cup Coriander seeds METHOD: Dry the ingredients in an oven. Do not let them turn brown. Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods. Pound cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces. Combine ingredients until they are well mixed and blend at high speed for Read More …
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter) , 1 medium onion -finely chopped , 4 cloves garlic -peeled and sliced , 1.5 inch piece root ginger -peeled and thinly sliced (it should look about the same volume as the garlic) , (optional) 2 mild fleshy green chillies -de-seeded and veined then chopped , half teaspoon turmeric powder , half teaspoon ground cumin seed , h Read More …
Ingredients: red chillies , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1/2 tsp methi(fenugreek) seeds , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , tsp coriander seeds , cloves , 2 pieces cinammon , 2 tsp urad dal , 1 tsp channa dal , 1/2 tsp peppercorns , 1/2 cup coconut gratings , Oil/ghee(clarified butter) for roasting METHOD: powder to a coarse powder in a coffee grinder. 2 Store in a airtight container. 3 Use as re Read More …
Ingredients: tbsp coriander seeds , 2 tbsp cumin seeds , 1 tsp ajwain (thymol) seeds , 2-3 whole dry red chillies , tbsp black salt crystals , 1/2 tsp citric acid , 1 tbsp dry mango powder (amchoor) , 1 tbsp salt , 2 tsp garam masala , 1 tsp white/black pepper (optional) METHOD: Roast the first 3 ingredients seperately and powder them with the chillies, black salt and citric acid. Read More …
Ingredients: 3 large mangoes, peeled and cut into chunks , (Use slightly ripened ones) , 2 tsp sugar or jaggery , 1 tsp lime juice , 5 large dates, pitted , 1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted , 1/2 tsp coriander seeds, roasted , Salt to taste , 2 tsp cooking oil METHOD: Peel the mango and cut it into small chunks. , Heat about 2 tsp oil in a pan and fry the chunks till they turn mushy. , Read More …
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp fenugreek , 1 tsp (about 20 pods) cardamom , 1 seeds (cracked with a , 1 cleaver to release seeds) , 3 tbsp coriander seeds , 1 tbsp cumin seeds , 1 tbsp mustard seeds , 6 cloves, whole , 1 3 in cinnamon stick, thin , 1 and broken into pieces , 1/4 tsp ground mace , 1/4 tsp nutmeg, grated , 1 big pinch cayenne , 2 tbsp turmeric, ground , 1 hot pepper, toasted Read More …
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Black Pepper , 1 tsp Ground Bay Leaves , 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper , 2 tsp Hot Chilli Powder , 1 tsp Dried Crushed Chillies , 4 tsp Coriander , 2 tbsp Cumin , 2 tsp Fenugreek , 4 tsp Garlic Powder , 4 tsp Mixed Herbs , 1 tsp Jamaican Pepper / Ground Allspice , 2 tsp Paprika , 2 tbsp Salt , 4 tsp Turmeric METHOD: Firstly you’ll need to find a container which can h Read More …
Ingredients: 1 bunch mint leaves, washed and chopped , 1 small onion, chopped , 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed , 1 small piece ginger, sliced , 4-5 green chillies, chopped , 1 tsp coconut(optional), shredded , 2-3 tsp lemon juice , 1 tsp cumin seeds or powder , 1 tsp urad dhal , 1 tsp channa dal , Salt to taste METHOD: Fry all these in a little oil, one by one. , Blend to a smooth pa Read More …
Ingredients: 1 bunch Coriander leaves , 1 bunch Mint leaves , 1 Green chili , 1 oz Seedless tamarind , 1 tsp Salt , 4 Tblsp Water , 1 medium Onion METHOD: Wash and soak tamarind in water for 1/2 hour. Clean, pick and wash the coriander and mint. , Separate pulp from the tamarind and squeeze out the pulp. Grind coriander, mint, green chili and onion into a fine paste. Add the tamarind Read More …
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of grated white radish , 5-6 tbsp scraped fresh coconut , 3 green chillies , 1 tsp dalia (Hurugadle) , 5-6 garlic flakes, crushed , 3-4 peppercorns , 1 small piece ginger , 1 tsp tamarind juice , Salt to taste , 1 tbsp cooking oil , 1/2 tsp mustard seeds , 1 sprig curry leaves METHOD: Blend together the coconut, tamarind, peppercorns, dalia, green chillies Read More …
Ingredients: 1/4 pt (150ml) milk (hand hot) , 2 tablespoon castor sugar , 2 tablespoon dried active yeast , 1 lb (450g) plain flour plus extra for dusting , 1/2 teaspoon salt , 1 teaspoon baking powder , 2 tablespoon vegetable oil , 1/4 pt plain yoghurt, beaten , 1 large egg, beaten , A little melted vegetable ghee METHOD: Pour the milk into a bowl and stir in the sugar and the yea Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups of fresh coconut, shredded , 10 dry red chillies , 1 sprig curry leaves , A large pinch of hing (asoefetida) , 1/2 tsp methi(fenugreek) seeds , 2 tsp udad dhal , 2 tsp channa dhal , 1 small tomato , Salt to taste METHOD: Heat some oil and add the dhals, curry leaves, hing, methi and red chillies. , Fry till done. , Add this to the coconut and tomato and blend i Read More …
Ingredients: 1 bunch coriander leaves , 2-3 tbsp coconut , 2 green chillies , 2-3 dry red chillies, roasted , A small piece ginger , 2-3 garlic flakes , 1 small onion , Juice of 1/2 a lemon , Salt to taste METHOD: Blend all the above to a smooth paste adding a little water. , Can be refrigerated for about 1-2 days. , Mint Chutney Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup Whole wheat flour , Ghee , Water METHOD: Make chapati dough. Divide into 6 parts and make balls. Flatten and roll each. , Spread ghee over them and fold. Roll again. , Heat the paratha on a griddle like you would a chapati, but spread some ghee over the top side. Turn and spread ghee on the other side. Fry until the bottom is crisp and golden, then turn and fry the re Read More …
Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) chapati flour plus extra for dusting (see page 37) , 4 fl. oz (110ml) water (approximately) , 6 tablespoon melted ghee METHOD: make the dough as for chapatis and leave to rest for 15-30 minutes. , Put the tava or cast-iron frying pan onto a medium heat. Meanwhile divide the dough into 6-8 equal portions. , Take one portion with floured hands and roll into a ball Read More …
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) SR flour plus extra for dusting , 1/2 teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder , 2 tablespoon vegetable oil , 4 tablespoon plain yoghurt beaten , 2 Eggs (beaten) , 1/4 pt (150ml) water approx. , A little melted vegetable ghee METHOD: Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a bowl. Add the oil, yoghurt, and eggs and mix in with a fork. , Now add the wa Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup Whole wheat flour (or 1/3 white + 2/3 whole wheat) , 1/2 cup Water METHOD: Put flour in a large bowl with half the water. Blend the two together until it holds. , Beat and knead well until it forms a compact ball. Knead dough until it is smooth and elastic. , Set aside for 30 minutes. , Knead and divide dough into 4 to 6 parts. Roll each ball into a tortilla like flat Read More …
Ingredients: 8 oz chapati flour with extra for dusting , 4 fl. oz (110ml) water (very approximately) METHOD: Put the flour into a bowl. Add the water a little at a time and bring the flour together with the fingertips. , As the dough becomes stickier, draw it together with your hands, adding more water until all the flour is incorporated and you have a soft pliable dough. , Kneed the dou Read More …
Ingredients: 1 red onion, peeled and sliced , 2 courgettes, sliced , 2 carrots, peeled and sliced , 1 small cauliflower, separated into small florets , 1 green chilli, seeded and finely chopped , 2 tbsp oil , 1ml/ 1/4tsp turmeric , 1ml/ 1/4tsp ground coriander , 1ml/ 1/4tsp cumin , 10-20ml/2-4tsp curry paste , 400g/14oz tinned chickpeas, drained , 4 tbsp low fat crÌme fra»che , 4 tbsp Read More …
Ingredients: oil and butter , 2 medium onions, chopped , 100g/31/2oz macadamia nuts (unsalted peanuts can also be used) , 50g/2oz blanched almonds , 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped , 2 cayenne chillies (the small green ones), de-seeded and finely chopped , 2.5cm/1in fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, or grated finely , 2 large carrots, chopped , 2 tsp spice mix (see tip) or curry powder , Read More …
Ingredients: 100g cabbage , 100g carrots , 50g beans , 1/2 cauliflower, cut into flowerets , 100g green peas , Salt to taste , 25g Bengal gram , 25g black gram , green chilies , 20g garlic cloves , 1/2 cup grated coconut , 20g cumin seeds , 10g mustard seeds , 3-4 sprigs curry leaves , 50g oil METHOD: Cut all the vegetables into small pieces and keep aside. , Take 3-4 glasses Read More …
Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) flour , 1/2 teaspoon baking powder , 1/2 teaspoon salt , 8 fl. oz (220ml) plain yoghurt approx. , Oil for deep frying METHOD: Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Slowly add the yoghurt and gather the flour together with your fingertips until you have a soft dough. , Knead lightly and set aside to rest for at least 15 minutes. , Put the oil on Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup urad dal (black gram lentils) , 2 cups raw rice or rice flour , 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped finely , 2-3 green chillies chopped finely , A small piece ginger, minced finely , 3 small onions, chopped finely , Salt to taste , Cooking oil for making the uttapams METHOD: Wash the rice and lentils seperately and seperately soak in some water such that they are tota Read More …
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of coconut, shredded , A pinch of hing(asoefetida) , 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds , 1 tsp cumin , 1/2 tsp black peppercorns , 1/2 tsp methi(fenugreek) seeds , 1 tsp dry red chillies , 2 tomatoes chopped finely , 4-5 garlic clovettes, crushed , 1 small piece tamarind, de-seeded , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 sprig curry leaves , 2 tsp ghee(clarified butter) Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup toor dhal , 1 1/2 cups chopped spinach , 7-8 red chillies , 1 lemon sized ball of tamarind , tbsp coconut , 1 tsp jaggery , Salt to taste , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 sprig curry leaves , 1 small onion, chopped finely , 2 tbsp cooking oil for seasoning METHOD: Pressure cook the dhal with the spinach and salt till done. , Blend to a smooth paste the red chillies, t Read More …
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped finely(I sometimes also use , 1 cup small whole round boiling onions) , 1 cup toor dal , 1 medium tomato, chopped , 2 tsp sambhar powder( see “Pickles and Spice Mixes ” section) , 1 tsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped , 1/4 cup thick juice of tamarind , 1/2 tsp sugar or jaggery water , 1/2 cup green beans, cut into long pieces , 1 tsp mustard seeds , Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp black peppercorns , tsp cumin seeds , 1 tsp coriander seeds , 1 tsp dry curry leaves , 4-5 red chillies , Cooking oil for roasting( about 1-2 tsp) , 3/4 cup toor dal , medium tomatoes , chopped finely , tsp jaggery water( or 1 tsp sugar) , garlic clovettes crushed coarsely , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1 sprig fresh curry leaves , A pinch of hing(as Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup Cream of wheat , 1 Onion cut lengthwise , 1 tsp Salt , 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds , 1/8 tsp Urad dal , 1 cup Cashew-nut , 1/4 Lemon , 1/2 cup Peas , 1 clove Garlic , 1/10″ piece Ginger , 1 Green chili cut into small pieces. METHOD: Fry cream of wheat on a dry pan for 5 minutes and set aside. , Put two tablespoons of oil in a pan and heat. Add mustard seeds, Urad dal Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups Red kidney beans , 3 qt Water , 1 tsp Turmeric , 1 Tblsp Salt , 1/4 cup Oil , 1 cup Onion, Chopped , 1″ piece Ginger, chopped , 1 tsp Garam Masala , 3 Chopped tomatoes , Coriander leaves for garnish METHOD: Wash beans and boil for 2-3 hours or 1/2 hour in a pressure cooker. , In the meantime make Masala of onions, garlic, ginger and tomato as in vegetable curry Read More …
Ingredients: 4 medium size Potatoes , 2 tsp Cumin seeds , 1 tsp Salt , 2 tsp Mango powder , 1/4 tsp Hot pepper , 2 tsp Garam Masala , Oil (to fill pan to 2″) METHOD: Boil potatoes until cooked but not overdone. Peel and cut into 1/2″ cubes. , Heat oil very hot, add and brown cumin seeds. Add potatoes and fry until they are golden brown. Add the remaining ingredients, and fry for 2-3 Read More …
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb thondekai(gherkins), sliced into , small rounds , tablespoon coconut, shredded , 10 red chillies , 1/2 tsp methi , 2 tsps coriander seeds , A small piece of tamarind , 1 small onion, chopped finely , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 sprig curry leaves , tbsp cooking oil METHOD: Heat 2 1/2 tablespoon oil, fry the thondekai till they turn crisp and brown, drain and set Read More …
Ingredients: 2 plaintains , 3-4 green chillies, chopped , 1/2 tsp hing , 1 dry red chilli , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 sprig curry leaves , 2 tablespoon coconut, shredded , Salt to taste , 1 1/2 tbsp cooking oil METHOD: Peel the plaintains and cut them into tiny cubes. , Heat the oil and add the mustard, curry leaves, red chillies and green chillies. , When the seasoning is ready, ad Read More …
Ingredients: tablespoons besan (bengal gram flour) , 1/2 tsp hing(asoefetida) , 1 medium tomato chopped finely , 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves , 1 sprig curry leaves , 1/2 tsp mustard seeds , 1 small onion, chopped finely , 1 tsp roasted cumin-coriander powder , 1 tablespoon lemon juice/tamarind juice , 1 tsp red chilli powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , Salt to taste METH Read More …
Ingredients: 1 lb. potatoes , 4 slices of bread , 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies , 3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped , Salt to taste , For the stuffing: , 1 medium onion, chopped , 1″ piece ginger, chopped , 2 tsp chopped green chillies , 1/2 tsp red chilli powder , 1 tsp dhania (coriander) powder , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1/2 tsp garam masala , 1/2 tsp amchoor (mango powder) , Salt Read More …
Ingredients: 150 g raw (boiled) rice , 50 g urad dal , 15 g cooked rice , 10 g poha (pressed rice) , 5 to 7 methi seeds , salt to taste , Oil METHOD: Wash the urad dal, raw rice and methi seeds. Soak them in a little water along with poha and cooked rice for at least an hour. Grind to a smooth paste with a little water. Cover and keep aside for at least five hours. Add salt to taste a Read More …
Ingredients: 1 small tomato, chopped into small cubes , 1 1/2 tsp peppercorns , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 sprig curry leaves , 2 tsp thick tamarind juice , 1/2 tsp sugar or jaggery water , 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves , A pinch of hing(asoefetida) , Salt to taste , 2 tsp ghee(clarified butter) , 6 cups of water METHOD: Powder the peppercorns in a peppermill or Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. of gourd or squash , A pinch of turmeric powder , 1 tsp of mustard seeds , 2-3 red chillies , Fry in a little oil: A pinch of Asoefetida(Hing) , 1 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds , 8-10 peppercorns , 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds , 3/4 tsp fenugreek(Methi) , 1 tbsp rice, washed , 1 tbsp sesame seeds , 2-3 tbsp coconut , Salt to taste , 2 tsp cooking oil for seasoning METHOD: Ble Read More …
Ingredients: 5 cups of buttermilk , 4-5 green chillies, slit , 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds , 2 tsp coriander seeds , 1 tsp turmeric powder , 2-3 tablespoons coconut, shredded , Salt to taste , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 sprig of curry leaves , Oil for seasoning , Water for diluting the buttermilk if needed METHOD: Add 1/2 tsp of turmeric to the buttermilk and mix well. , Add water if the b Read More …
Ingredients: 5 cups buttermilk , 1/2 lb. green beans , 7-8 green chillies , 1 cup fresh coconut, shredded , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1/2 tsp cumin seeds , 1 sprig curry leaves , 2 tsp oil for seasoning METHOD: Cut the beans into longish pieces. , Boil in a little water till done. , Drain and set aside. , Blend together the coconut and green chillies. , Add this paste to the buttermi Read More …
Ingredients: 6 cups of buttermilk or diluted curd(yoghurt) , Water to dilute if needed , 1 tsp turmeric powder , Salt to taste , 1 tablespoon besan(bengal gram flour) , For the pokodis: , 1 cup besan , 3-4 green chillies chopped , 1 onion chopped , 2 tsp chilli powder , 1 tsp jeera , A pinch of hing , 1/2 bunch methi leaves, chopped finely , 1/2 bunch coriander leaves, chopped finely Read More …
Ingredients: Dosa shell: , 11/2 cups rice , 1/2 cup urad dal , salt to taste ? oil , Masala Filling: , 2 large potatoes , 1 medium onion (chopped) , 1/2 teaspoon yellow split peas , 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed , 1/2 teaspoon turmeric , 1-2 green chili , 1 tablespoon oil , salt to taste METHOD: Dosa shell , 1 Separately soak rice and urad dal at least 6 hour or overnight in water. Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup Black gram dal , 1 cup Roasted rice powder , 1 dsp Flour , 1 tsp Soda-bi-carbonate , Salt to taste , Ghee METHOD: Soak 1 cup of black gram dal and grind to a smooth frothy paste. Sift the roasted rice flour through a fine sieve, add one cup of it and knead well and keep aside over night. In the morning add one dsp. Of flour and enough water to make a batter of pourin Read More …
Ingredients: 4 cups of frozen vegetables , (like corn, carrots, beans, potatoes, , cauliflower, green peas) , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 tsp urad dal , 1 tsp channa dal , 1/2 tsp white sesame seeds , 1 sprig curry leaves , 2 tablespoon methi leaves, chopped finely , 1 tablespoon coriander leaves , chopped finely , 1 dry red chilli , 4 green chillies, chopped , 2 tablespoon coconut shredd Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup black gram (urad) dal , 1 teaspoon methi seeds , 1/ 2teaspoon salt , 2 cups cream of rice , spray oil or ghee for greasing cups METHOD: Lightly wash urad, and cover with chlorine-free water. Grind methi and mix with urad, along with salt, and allow to soak uncovered for 3 hours. Soften the cream of rice by soaking for the final 15 minutes. Without washing, grind urad Read More …
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. Green beans (Trim the ends and then cut the beans in half crosswise.) , 1 1/2″ long and Fresh ginger (Peel and chop coarsely.) 1″ thick piece , 10 cloves Garlic peeled , 1 cup Water , 4 tblsp Vegetable oil , 3 tsp Whole cumin seeds , 2 tsp Ground coriander seeds , 2 medium Tomatoes, peeled (put tomatoes in very hot water for a few seconds, peel off the skin and finel Read More …
Ingredients: 10 brinjals (eggplants), small round variety , 1 cup coconut gratings, fresh , 10 roasted dry red chillies , 1 small ball of tamarind, de-seeded , 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds , 2 tsp coriander seeds , 2 tbsp cooking oil , 1 small piece jaggery or 1 tsp sugar , 1/2 tsp mustard seeds , 1 sprig curry leaves , Salt to taste METHOD: Remove the stalks of the vegetable, wash and Read More …
Ingredients: 1 lb. white mushrooms , 1 cup frozen baby green peas, thawed , 1 cup paneer, cut into very small cubes and fried , 1 onion finely chopped , 2 tsps finely chopped coriander , 2 tsp red chilli pwd , 1/2 tsp turmeric , 1 tsp cumin pwd , 1 tsp dhania pwd , 1 tsp tandoori pwd , 2 tomatoes, blanched and pureed , 1 tablespoon cashewnuts, powdered finely , 1/2 tsp kasoori methi Read More …
Ingredients: 300g thin and long brinjal , 2 bunches coriander leaves , green chilies , 100g oil , Salt to taste , Half lemon METHOD: Cut each brinjal into four pieces, lengthwise and immerse in salt water. , Mix green chilies, coriander leaves, salt and blend them to a fine paste. , Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and fry the brinjal pieces for 10-15 minutes or until they are tender Read More …
Ingredients: 500g dondakaayalu , 150g onions, chopped , 20g red chilies , 10g cumin seeds , 20g black gram , Salt to taste , A pinch of turmeric , 100g oil METHOD: Mix red chilies, cumin seeds, black gram and fry them in a thick bottomed pan until they are light brown. , Blend the fried ingredients along with salt and onions to a fine paste. , Cut dondakaayalu into four, lengthwise Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup tuwar dal , 2 tbsp peanuts, soaked in water for 30 minutes , 1 tsp cumin seeds , cloves garlic, chopped , cocums , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , l/2 tsp chili powder , 2 tsp sugar , 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped , curry leaves , 1/4 tsp asafoetida , Required ghee or butter , Salt to taste , For the dumplings: , 1 cup wheat flour , 1/2 tsp turmeric , 1/2 tsp chili Read More …
Ingredients: 250g eggplants, cut into 1″ long pieces , green chilies , 100g Bengal gram , 50g onions, chopped , sprigs curry leaves , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 tsp coriander seeds , A small piece of ginger , A pinch of turmeric , Salt to taste , 50g oil , 15g black gram , red chilies METHOD: Wash the Bengal gram and soak in water for few hours. Add coriander s Read More …
Ingredients: 6 medium sized capsicums(bell peppers) , 2 large onions, sliced , large potatoes , 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder , 2 tsp coriander powder , 1 tsp cumin powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 1 tsp garam masala , 1/2 tsp amchoor , 1 tsp dried mint(optional) , 1 small tomato, chopped , A small bunch of coriander leaves chopped finely , A small bunch of methi leaves, chopped finel Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Urad dal , 1/2 cup Moong dal , 1 cup Yogurt , Spice to taste (cumin and paprika) , Oil for frying , 1/4 cup Milk METHOD: Clean dal, wash and soak in water for 4 hours. Blend in blender at medium speed using the minimum amount of water required to keep paste moving freely. Add salt and start heating oil. , Drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil using a large table Read More …
Ingredients: 250gms potatoes , 1/2 cup curd (yogurt), beaten , 1/2-inch piece ginger , 2 green chilies , 4-5 garlic cloves , 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder , 1/2 tsp. chili powder , 2 tbsps ghee , Salt to taste METHOD: Boil the potatoes, peel the skin and cut into halves. , Mix ginger, garlic, green chilies and grind to a fine paste. , Mix the potato pieces with the green chili paste, c Read More …
Ingredients: 2 zucchini, cubed , 2 potatoes, cubed , 2 tomatoes, chopped , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 1 tsp ginger paste , 1 tsp cumin powder , Salt to taste , 1 tsp chili powder , A pinch of sugar , 1 1/2 cup water , Oil for frying , Cilantro leaves for garnishing METHOD: Marinate the potato and zucchini cubes in salt and turmeric for 5 minutes. , Heat oil in a pan, and fry the Read More …
Ingredients: Puffed Rice (1 carton of Rice Krispies may be used) , 1 packet Bhel mix or Sev , 2 cups Mashed boiled potatoes (mashed coarsely and then salted) , 1/2 cup Chopped fresh coriander leaves (a.k.a Chinese parsley) , 3 Tbsp Freshly roasted and ground cumin , to taste Green chilies , 1-2 Tbsp Freshly ground black pepper , to taste Tamarind , to taste Jaggery (or Brown Sugar) , 1 c Read More …
Ingredients: 2 lb Eggplant , 4 medium Tomatoes , 3 tsp Fresh chopped coriander , 1/2 cup Ghee , 1/2 cup Finely chopped onion METHOD: Preheat oven to 450 deg F. Bake in the middle level of the oven for 1 hour or until very tender. While they are still warm, peel and crush the eggplants. , Heat oil and fry onions until soft and clear. Do not brown. Add the tomatoes and fry for 2 minutes. Read More …
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant , 1 medium onion, finely chopped , 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves , 2 tomatoes, chopped finely , 4 green chillies, chopped finely , 1 cup cooked green peas , 1 1/2 tsp dhania-jeera ( cumin-corainder) powder , 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 1/2 tsp amchoor(mango powder) , Salt to taste , 1 tsp sugar , tbsp cooking oil METHOD Read More …
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. small eggplant , 2 small onions , 2 tbsp coconut , 4-5 flakes garlic , 1″ ginger , 1/2 tsp turmeric , 1 sprig curry leaves , 1 cup tamarind juice , 3-4 split green chillies , 1/2 tsp sugar , Salt to taste , Coriander leaves,chopped for garnish , 4-5 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) or cooking oil , Roast and powder using a coffee grinder: , 1 tbsp coriander seeds , Read More …
Ingredients: 500g beerakaayalu , 1 tbsp Bengal gram , 1 tbsp Black gram , 10g peanuts , 10g sesame seeds , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1 tbsp coriander seeds , 1 tbsp chili powder , 1/2 cup grated coconut , Salt to taste , A pinch of turmeric , sprigs curry leaves , 50g oil METHOD: Remove the skin of beerakaayalu and cut into 3″ pieces. Cut the 3″ pieces into four Read More …
Ingredients: 2 lb. green beans , 1 cup fresh coconut, shredded , 8 green chillies , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 sprig curry leaves , 1/2 tsp methi(fenugreek) seeds , 2 tbsps of cooking oil , Salt to taste METHOD: Cut the beans into longish pieces. , Cook the beans with the green chillies and enough water till tender. , Remove the green chillies and set aside. , Add salt to the beans. Read More …
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) aubergines , 1 small green capsicum , 1 cooking onion , 1 teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder , 1 teaspoon garam masala , 1 cup vegetable oil METHOD: Wash and cut the aubergines lengthwise into quarters, and the cut into about 1 inch (2.5cm) thick wedges. , Cut the capsicum in a similar way, and peel and chop the onion coarsely, separating the slices. Read More …
Ingredients: 12 oz (350g) okra , Oil for deep frying , 3 tablespoon vegetable oil , 1 cup curry sauce (page 20) , 1 level teaspoon salt , 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chilli powder , 1 teaspoon ground cummin , 1 teaspoon ground coriander , 1/2 teaspoon garam masala , 3 teaspoon lemon juice METHOD: Wash the okra and pat dry. Top and tail the pods and cut into 3/4 inch (2cm) lengths. , Heat th Read More …
Ingredients: 1 lb Bhendi, washed , 1 large onion , sliced finely , 1/2 tsp cumin seeds , tbsp cooking oil , 1 tsp lemon juice , For stuffing: , 1 1/2 tsp red chili pwd , 1 tsp amchoor , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1/2 tsp saunf(fennel) , 2 tsp dhania pwd , 1 tsp garam masala , 1/4 tsp turmeric , Salt to taste METHOD: Make one slit on each bhendi and set side. , Heat 1 tbsp of the oil Read More …
Ingredients: 8-10 small rounded firm brinjals(Eggplant) , medium onions , chopped and roasted , 3 tbsp. roasted groundnuts powdered coarsely , 3 tbsp. grated fresh coconut, roasted , 1 tsp cloves, roasted , 2 tsp red chilli powder, roasted , 2 tsp dhania-jeera(coriander-cumin seed mixture), roasted and powdered , 1 small bunch coriander leaves, chopped and roasted , salt to taste , 2-3 t Read More …
Ingredients: 2 lb. green beans , 2 tbsp coconut , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 2-3 red chillies , 2-3 tsp cooking oil , Salt to taste METHOD: Cut the beans into small pieces and set aside. , Heat some oil and add the mustard seeds. , When they start crackling, add the red chillies and fry for 20 seconds. , Add the beans and salt. , Sprinkle water and cook on a low flame, covered. , The b Read More …
Ingredients: 1 can Chick peas (also called garbanzo beans) (Progresso is a good brand.) , 1 large Onion chopped finely , 2 medium sized Potatoes (optional) , 1 tsp Mustard seeds , 2 or 3 pods Cardamom , 1 tsp Coriander , 1 tsp Cumin seeds , 1 tblsp Garam Masala , Vegetable Oil METHOD: If you are using the potatoes, start boiling them in a saucepan. Let them boil for at least 15 minu Read More …
Ingredients: 1 lb bhendi, washed , cut into small rounds and , smeared with salt , 2-3 tablespoons of coconut , roasted , 2 tsp of sambhar powder , 1 medium tomatoes , 1/2 tsp methi, roasted , 1 tsp jeera, roasted , 1 medium onion, sliced and roasted , 1 small ball of tamarind , 2-3 garlic clovettes, crushed , 1 tsp mustard seeds , 1 small onion, chopped finely , 1/2 tsp turmeric , 1 Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 kg small potatoes , 150 gm onions , 2 tsp ginger garlic paste , 2 tsp chili powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 1 tsp garam masala , 1 cup yogurt , 2 tbsp khoya , 1/2 tsp saffron ground in a tbsp of water , 1 bunch coriander (chopped) , 1/2 bunch mint leaves (chopped) , green chilies (chopped) , 1 tsp chironje, dry roasted & ground to a paste , 2 tsp khuskhus seeds, d Read More …
Ingredients: medium sized potatoes, boiled and cubed. , 2 medium tomatoes, cut into medium sized cubes , 1 tsp jeera , 1/2 tsp cumin powder , 1″ piece ginger, finely minced , 1/2 tsp turmeric , 3-4 green chillies, split , 1 tsp chilli powder , 2 onions sliced , 2 tsps of coriander leaves, chopped , 2 tbsp oil/ghee(clarified butter) METHOD: Heat the oil and add the jeera and onions Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups of cubed and boiled vegetables like: , beans , carrots , potatoes , drumsticks , raw bananas , cauliflower , Roast in a little oil one by one and blend to a smooth paste: , 2 tsp cumin seeds , 2 tablespoons of coconut, shredded , 4-5 green chillies , 3/4 packet buttermilk , A pinch of turmeric , Salt to taste , tsp cooking oil for seasoning , 1 tablespoon fresh Read More …
Ingredients: 4 large white potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed , 1/2 cup boiled and drained green peas , 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds , 1 tsp amchoor(mango powder) , 1 tsp red chilli powder , 1/2 tsp saunf(fennel)powder , 1/2 tsp garam masala powder , 1 tablespoon chopped cashewnuts , Salt to taste , 3 cups maida(all purpose flour) , 1/2 cup maida, for rolling out , 1 tablespoon heated ghee o Read More …
Ingredients: METHOD: Heat the ghee and add the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies. , Fry for about a minute. , Now add the cashewnuts and all the powdered spices. , Add the coriander leaves. , Fry for 1/2 a minute. , Now add all the drained vegetables and mix well. , If there is any water, fry till all moisture is totally lost. , Mix in the mashed potatoes and salt to taste. , Heat Read More …
Ingredients: 4 medium-sized onions , 8 oz (225g) gram flour , 4 level teaspoon of salt , 2 tablespoon mint sauce , 1 teaspoon garam masala , 1 teaspoon finely chopped green coriander , Oil for deep frying METHOD: Peel, wash, and thinly slice the onions. , Sift the gram flour and salt into a bowl and add enough water to make a stiff batter. , Add the onions and all the remaining ingr Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups of vegetables, cut into large pieces , (You can use green bell pepper, cauliflower, onions, etc) , 1 cup besan(bengal gram flour) , 1/4 cup water , 2 tsp red chilli powder , 1 tsp cumin seeds , A pinch of hing(asoefetida) , Salt to taste , Oil for deep frying METHOD: Made a thick batter with the water, flour, red chilli powder, cumin, hing and salt. , Coat each Read More …
Ingredients: Batter: , 1/2 cup Besan , 5 oz Warm water , 1/4 tsp Red pepper , 3/4 tsp Salt , 1/2 tsp Garam Masala , paprika (optional) , Vegetables: , 1 Small onion , 1 Potato , A few spinach leaves , Oil for deep frying METHOD: In a bowl put the besan and half the water, and stir until it becomes a thick batter. Beat hard for 5 minutes. gradually add the rest of the water, and l Read More …
Ingredients: 1 Ready to use pastry roll (Pepperidge farms) , Mixed Vegetables. ( potatoes, peas may be added) , to taste Garam Masala , Green Chilies , to taste Salt METHOD: Cook a vegetable mix with potatoes, peas, green chilies and lots of Masala. Check for salt, before you stuff it in the pastry roll; no way to rectify it later. , Thaw the roll for about 10 minutes before unfolding. Read More …
Ingredients: 1 pint (570ml) plain yoghurt , 1 teaspoon salt , 1 small clove garlic , 1/2-1 green chilli finely chopped , 1 teaspoon whole cummin , 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion , Pinch turmeric METHOD: Put the yoghurt and salt into a bowl and beat with a fork until smooth and creamy. , Crush the garlic using a garlic press or chop very finely. , Add yoghurt together with the rema Read More …
Ingredients: hardboiled eggs , 1 cup besan(bengal gram flour) , 1/4 cup water , 2 tsp red chilli powder , 1 tsp cumin seeds , A pinch of hing(asoefetida) , Salt to taste , Oil for deep frying METHOD: Make a small slit on each egg. This is to prevent the oil from splurting when the egg is deep fried. , Made a thick batter with the water, flour, red chilli powder, cumin, hing and salt. Read More …
Ingredients: 225g/8oz flat dried rice noodles , 50g/2oz shallots , 100g/4oz onions , 4 spring onions , 3 fresh red chillies (or green ones if you want a hotter dish) , 2 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil , 3 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic , 3 tbsp light soy sauce , 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry , 1 tbsp lime juice , 1 tbsp light soy sauce , salt , freshly ground black pepper, to tas Read More …
Ingredients: 250g packet medium egg noodles , 1 tsp sesame oil , 2 tsp soy sauce , 1 tsp peeled and finely grated galangal , 2 bird’s-eye red chillies, chopped , 2 tsp chopped fresh holy basil , 1 tsp chopped fresh coriander , 1 lime, juice only , 1 tsp clear honey , 1 tsp sesame seeds METHOD: Cook the noodle according to the packet instructions. , In a large bowl mix together the Read More …
Ingredients: 200g/7oz egg noodles , 1 tbsp sesame oil , 4 tbsp groundnut oil , 2 slices root ginger, shredded , 1 garlic clove, crushed , 3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced and stem removed , 55g/2oz mangetout, trimmed , 4 tsp light soy sauce , 2 tsp dry sherry , pinch of sugar , small bunch salad onions, sliced , 85g/3oz pak choi , 85g/3oz beansprouts , sesame oil, to drizzle , salt and Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups of plain peanuts, shelled and skinned , 1 tsp lime juice , 5-6 green chillies, chopped very finely , A small bunch of coriander leaves, minced , Salt to taste , 1 small onion, chopped finely METHOD: Mix all the above ingredients together except lime juice. , Add the lime juice at the very end and mix. , Serve it as a snack at teatime or at a party. Read More …
Ingredients: 2 tsp cumin seeds , 2 tsp coriander seeds , 2 tsp mixed peppercorns , 1 tsp dry crushed chillies , 3 tbsp olive oil , 25g/1oz butter, melted , 700g/1lb 9oz floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper or Cara , 450g/1lb carrots , 450g/1lb parsnips , sea salt flakes METHOD: Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. , Put the cumin, coriander, peppercorns and chillies in a pestle an Read More …
Ingredients: 1 pint (570ml) plain yoghurt , 4 tablespoon milk , 1 teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon garam masala , 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder METHOD: Put all the ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Read More …
Ingredients: 8 oz. Yogurt (plain) , 1 small Onion , 1/2 tsp Salt , 1 small Tomato , 1/2 tsp Chat Masala (optional) , 1/2 tsp Black pepper (ground) , 1/4 cup Milk METHOD: Beat yogurt and milk until smooth. Chop onion and tomatoes and add to yogurt. Add salt and pepper and sprinkle the Chat Masala over, and serve. Read More …
Ingredients: 450g/1lb mixed mushrooms such as shitake, chestnut, oyster and small field mushrooms , 8 spring onions, trimmed , 100g/4oz fresh beansprouts , 4tbsp light soy sauce , 2 tbsp dry sherry , 2 tbsp sunflower oil , 1 tsp clear honey , 5cm/2in fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped , 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped , 4 green cardamom pods, cracked METHOD: Wipe the mush Read More …
Ingredients: 1 pint (570ml) plain yoghurt , 1 teaspoon salt , 5 inch (13 cm) piece mooli , 1/2 teaspoon garam masala , 1 green chilli finely chopped METHOD: Put the yoghurt and salt into a bowl and beat with a fork until smooth. , Peel, wash, and grate the mooli. Add to the yoghurt together with the garam masala and the chilli. , Mix and refrigerate until required. Read More …
Ingredients: 450g fresh green beans, sliced , 25g unsalted butter , garlic flakes, crushed or finely chopped , 2g cumin seeds , 1/2 tsp chili powder , Salt to taste METHOD: Melt the butter over low heat and season with cumin seeds. Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute. , Add green beans, salt and chili powder. Cover the pan and simmer the green beans in their own juice until they are t Read More …
Ingredients: 1 lb. green tomatoes(Red ones can be used too) , 15-20 red chillies , 1 cup chopped ginger , 1 cup chopped garlic , 2 cups vinegar , 1 tsp turmeric , 1 tbsp mustard seeds , 1 tsp fenugreek , 1 1/2 cups oil , Salt to taste METHOD: Slice the tomaotes, smear turmeric and salt on them and soak them in 1 cup vinegar.Leave for about 2 hours. , Blend together the garlic, gin Read More …
Ingredients: 400 gm lotus stem , tbsp chana dahl , tbsp chickpeas , gm cinnamon stick , gm cloves , 1 tbsp peppercorns , 2 bay leaves , 1 tbsp sesame seeds , Oil for frying , Onion slices & cucumber slices for garnishing , For the filling: , 25 raisins , 25 gm roasted cashew nuts , 40 gm mawa, saut?ed till brown METHOD: Clean the lotus stem and remove the outer skin. Slice fine Read More …
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Besan , 1/2 cup Water , Ghee for frying , to taste Salt , to taste Pepper , to taste Chat Masala , 1 1/2 cup Yogurt , 1/4 cup Milk METHOD: Make a pouring paste of the besan and water. Heat ghee and drop paste into it through a slotted spoon to get little drops that fall one at a time (these are boondhi). , Remove the drops when golden brown and dry on a paper to Read More …
Ingredients: 1 medium Onion , 2 cups Potato buds , 1 1/2 cup Peas and carrots , 2 big ones Green chilies , 1 teaspoon Lemon juice , 1 cup Gram flour , 1/2 tsp Mustard seed , pinch Turmeric , 1/2 tsp Baking powder , 1/4″ piece Ginger , 1 small bunch Coriander leaves , 2 tsp Salt , Oil METHOD: The filling is prepared as follows: , Mix potato buds and 1/2 teaspoon of salt with 1 c Read More …
Ingredients: 1 pt (570ml) plain yoghurt , 1 teaspoon salt , 4 inch (10cm) piece of cucumber , 1/2 teaspoon garam masala , Freshly ground black pepper METHOD: Put the yoghurt and salt into a bowl and beat with a fork until smooth. , Thinly slice the cucumber, place slices on top of each other and cut into strips. Now cut the strips into dice. Scatter over yoghurt. , Cover and refrigera Read More …
Ingredients: 2 pints (1.15 litres) whole milk , 4 tablespoon lemon juice , Oil for deep frying , 4 tablespoon vegetable oil , 1 cup curry sauce (page 20) , 16 oz (450g) can pureed spinach , 1/2 teaspoon salt , 1 teaspoon ground cummin , 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder , 1 teaspoon garam masala METHOD: Make the milk into curd cheese cubes as shown on page 96 for Mattar Panir. , Heat the Read More …
Ingredients: 150 grams paneer (cut into 1-inch cubes) , 1 1/2 inch ginger piece , 1 to 3 green chilies , 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) , flakes garlic , 3/4 tsp salt , 1/4 tsp red chili powder , 1 capsicum, cut into fine rings , Few drops of orange color , 2 tbsp oil , 1 tbsp lemon juice METHOD: Grind garlic, ginger, jeera and green chilies in to a fine paste. , Add salt, chili powde Read More …
Ingredients: 1 small cabbage , 2 medium onions , tbsp vegetable oil , 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, whole , 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, whole , tsp sesame seeds , Salt to taste METHOD: Remove coarse outer leaves from cabbage, quarter and core. Cut into fine shred, either by hand or with food processor. Set aside. , Peel onions and cut into half lengthwise. Again cut crosswise into thin half rings a Read More …
Ingredients: 500g spinach , 3 onions, chopped , 2-3 garlic flakes , 6 tbsp oil , 150g paneer , 1 tsp garam masala , 1 tsp cumin powder , 1 tsp chili powder , Salt to taste METHOD: Boil the spinach in water, drain the water and then make puree of the spinach leaves. , Grind 1 onion and the garlic flakes to a fine paste. , Heat oil in a pan, saute the onions till transparent. Then a Read More …
Ingredients: 2 blocks Paneer, crumbled coarsely , 2 finely chopped medium onions , 1 tsp ginger paste , 1 tsp garlic paste , 1 tsp chopped green chillies , 1 chopped tomato , 4-5 cashewnuts, cut into small bits , 1 green bell pepper cut into thin strips , 1/2 tsp garam masala powder , 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 1/2 tsp sugar , 2 tsp red chilli pow Read More …
Ingredients: 1 block of paneer, grated , Blend to a paste, the following , 2 medium onions , 1″ ginger piece , 4 flakes garlic , 2 green chillies , Powder together, the following , 2″ cinnamon stick , 2-3 cardammoms , 2-3 cloves , 1 tbsp poppy seeds , 2 tbsp cashewnuts(or almonds) , 2 tomatoes pureed , 2 tsp red-chilli pwd , A pinch of turmeric , 2 tsp coriander pwd , 1 tsp cumin Read More …
Ingredients: 1 large block of Paneer, cut into , thin horizontal slices, about 1/2 inch thick. , For marinade: , 1/2 cup curd (yoghurt) , 1 tsp red chilli powder , 1 tsp cumin powder , 2 tsp tandoori powder , 1/2 tsp sugar , 2 tsps ginger garlic paste , 1 tbspn minced coriander leaves , 1/2 tbsp minced mint leaves , cups of vegetables (bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, car Read More …
Ingredients: 200 gm paneer, cut into small cubes , 10-12 green chilies , big tomatoes, chopped , 2 onions, chopped , 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste , 3 dried red chilies , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 2 tbsp oil , 1 tsp long strips of ginger , 1 tsp salt , 1/2 tsp garam masala , Few chopped green coriander leaves METHOD: Soak the red chilies in water for few minutes and make a fine paste of t Read More …
Ingredients: 1 block of paneer, cut into cubes and deep fried , 1 cup of frozen thawed green peas or 1 cup of de-hydrated , green peas, soaked in water overnight and then boiled , 1 small onion chopped finely , 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste , 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 2 tsp dhania (coriander)powder , 1/2 tsp cumin powder , 1 cinammon stick , 1-2 cloves , 1 car Read More …
Ingredients: 2 Onions , 2 Tomatoes , 4 cloves Garlic , 1/2 packet frozen Peas , 1″ cube Ginger , 1/4 tsp Turmeric , to taste Salt , to taste Pepper , 1/2 tsp Garam Masala , 2 cups Water METHOD: Cut paneer in 1″ cubes and deep fry. Make Masala with onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. Season and add turmeric. Add peas and paneer. , This is a dish that is popular with vegetarians as Read More …
Ingredients: 2 pints (1.15 litres) whole milk , 4 tablespoon lemon juice , Oil for deep frying , 6 oz (175g) frozen peas , 4 tablespoon vegetable oil , 1/2 pint (275ml or two cups) curry sauce (page 20) , 1 level teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon turmeric , 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander , 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder , 1/2 teaspoon garam masala , 1 tablespoon single cream (optional) , 2 teas Read More …
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pints Milk , 1/2 tsp White vinegar AND , 1/2 tsp Lemon juice OR , 1 cup Yogurt METHOD: Heat milk and stir constantly to prevent a layer of cream from forming on the top. , Remove from heat when it boils and slowly add white vinegar and lemon juice or yogurt. This sours the milk. Strain through a muslin cloth or a double layer of cheese cloth and squeeze out the whey ( Read More …
Ingredients: 800 gms paneer, cut into cubes , 2-3 onions, chopped , 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste , 1 tsp coriander seeds, roasted & pounded , 1 tsp black pepper , 1 tsp red chili powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 1 1/2 cups tomato puree , 1 cup green, yellow & red capsicums, chopped , 3/4 tsp cumin powder , 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder , A pinch of each mace powder, clove powder, black Read More …
Ingredients: 200g cottage cheese (paneer), diced , 1/4 tsp white pepper , 2 tsp salt , 1/2 tsp maida , 1 cup water , tsp tomato sauce , 3/4 cup sugar , 3/4 cup vinegar , tsp cornflour , Orange color used in cooking , 2 carrots boiled , 125g boiled green peas , 100g French beans boiled , 2 onions, chopped , 125g palak leaves , 100g fenugreek leaves. METHOD: Marinate paneer wit Read More …
Ingredients: 1 glass lentils or bean mix , 6 glasses of water , Generous amount of salt (to personal taste) , 1/2 tsp turmeric , Splash of oil , Big pinch coriander seeds (or small handful) , Big pinch cumin seeds (or about a teaspoon) , Dry chilli , Ghee or other oil (be generous) METHOD: Boil the lentils in the water with the turmeric and splash of oil, on a high heat for ten minu Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red split lentils , 3 cups water , 1 level teaspoon salt , 1 small onion chopped , 3 cloves garlic finely chopped , 4 tablespoon melted vegetable ghee , Pinch turmeric , 1/2 teaspoon garam masala , 1 small tomato , 2 teaspoon finely chopped green coriander METHOD: Pick over the lentils for any stones and wash them in several changes of water. Put into a saucepa Read More …
Ingredients: 5 cups of whole milk , 2 tsps vinegar METHOD: Boil the milk in a open pan. , When it’s boiling, add the vinegar and wait for the milk to curdle completely. , Take it off the fire and let it sit for 10 minutes. , Pour it onto a cotton/muslin cloth and tie it with a tight knot. , When all the water is drained from the paneer,shape it into a large rectangular block,transfer i Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Green Gram Split (Moong Dal) , 5 tablespoons Bengal Gram Split (Chana Dal) , 1 tablespoon Ginger (chopped) , 1 teaspoon turmeric powder , Salt to taste , 2 tablespoons Oil (I just use peanut or vegetable in this case) , 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds , 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (known as “hing” in Indo-Pak groceries) , 2 red chilies, whole and dried , 1/2 cup onions (chopped) Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup Toor Dal , 1 tsp Tamarind , 3 tsp Salt , a pinch Turmeric , 2 tsp Channa Dal , 3 tsp Dhania seeds , 1 pinch Hing , 3 Red chilies , 1/4 cup Grated coconut , 1 tsp Mustard , 10 Coriander leaves , 1 Green peppers cut into pieces , 1 Onion chopped , 1 Tomato cut into pieces METHOD: Boil the toor dal with 3 cups of water. , Fry channa dal, dhania seeds, hing, and Read More …
Ingredients: 3/4 cup toor dal. , Two medium tomatoes , A bunch of coriander leaves. , 2 tsp coriander powder. , Some red chillies(around 10) or 2-3 teaspoons of chilli powder. , 2-3 flakes garlic. , A small piece of ginger. , 1/4 stick butter. , Three small onions. , 1 teaspoon cumin seeds or powder. , 1 each cardamom, cinammon, cloves. , salt to taste. METHOD: Boil the toor dhal Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup of toor dal , 2-3 green chillies, minced finely , 2-3 red chillies , A pinch of Asoefetida(Hing) , Salt to taste , 1 tsp mustard seeds , A bunch of coriander leaves, chopped , 1 tsp lime juice , Cooking oil METHOD: Pressure cook the dal till it is soft. , After it is done, transfer the cooked dhal into a dish, add the green chillies, salt and the chopped cilantro Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup Urad or Mah dal , 1″ piece Ginger , 12 cloves Garlic , Water , to taste Salt , 2-3 Tblsp Ghee (Can be replaced by butter) , to taste Green chili (optional) , to taste Garam Masala , 1/4 tsp Turmeric METHOD: Clean, wash and add the dal to boiling water. Add turmeric, salt, half of the finely chopped ginger, garlic and cook on medium heat for 2-3 hours or pressure c Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup dal (Moong -yellow, or masur -pink) , 3 1/2 cup Water , to taste Salt , to taste Pepper , 1/4 tsp Turmeric , 2 cloves Garlic , 1″ piece Ginger , 1 small Onion , 2-3 Tblsp Ghee (Can be replaced by butter) , 1 tsp Cumin seed METHOD: Wash the dal and drain it. Boil water and add the dal, salt, pepper,turmeric, finely chopped ginger, and garlic. Cover the pot and sim Read More …
Ingredients: 250 g Fresh coriander , 2 tbsp Oil , 125 g Grated or finely chopped onion , 1 tsp Fresh garlic, ground , 250 g Peeled potato, cut into 2.5cm cubes , 1 tsp Salt , 1/2 tsp Red chili powder (omit for milder taste) , 1/2 tsp Turmeric , 1 tsp Ground fresh green chilies (optional) , 1 tbsp Ghee or , 2 tbsp Oil , 1 tsp Grated fresh root ginger METHOD: To prepare the coriand Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup rice , 1/3 cup lentils , 1/2 cup sliced onion , 1-tsp. cumin seeds , 1/2 inch cinnamon stick , 2 cloves , 1 brown cardamom pods, split or bruised , 10-12 peppercorns METHOD: Rinse rice and lentils separately, then soak them in 2 1/2 cups of water for 20-25 minutes. , Drain them well and put off to side. , Slowly dry-fry onions, in heavy saucepan. , When they beg Read More …
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups toor dal, washed and drained , 2 tomatoes, medium sized, cut into large pieces , A pinch of turmeric powder , 2 tsp coriander leaves, chopped , For seasoning: , 1 small onion, chopped , A pinch of hing , 1 tsp red chilli powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 1 tsp dhania powder , 4-5 green chillies, chopped , 1 sprig curry leaves , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1 tsp musta Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Soya nuggets , 1/2 cup green peas , 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds (jeera) , A pinch of asafoetida (hing) , 1 tsp. ginger-green chili paste , 1/2 tsp. garlic paste , 2 medium onions, chopped , 2 tomatoes, finely chopped , 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder (haldi) , 1/2 tsp. chili powder , 1/2 tan coriander powder , 1/4 cup fresh curd , 2 tsp. Bengal gram flour (besan) , 2 tbsp. mil Read More …
Ingredients: Saim -1/2 kg. , Vegetable oil -4 tbsp , Panchforan seeds-1/2 tsp , Tejpatta -2 , Dried red chilly -1 (broken into half) , Haldi (turmeric) powder -1/4 tsp , Red chilly Powder -1/2 tsp , Mustard: 2 tbsp (made into a paste adding water) , Dhania patta-a bunch (finely chopped) , Salt -3/4 tsp METHOD: Cut the end of saim, 2 mm from one end, pull up the end towards the leng Read More …
Ingredients: 125 ml Oil , 125 g Grated onion , 1/2 t Ground fresh root ginger , 1/2 t Ground fresh garlic , 125 g Finely chopped fresh tomatoes , 350 g cooked or canned chick peas, drained , 1/2 t Salt , 1/2 t Red chilli powder , 1 pinch Ground turmeric , 600 ml Water , 1 Whole fresh green chilli , 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh coriander , 1 t Garam masala METHOD: Put the oil into a kar Read More …
Ingredients: 100 gms soya granules , 1 potato, boiled, peeled & mashed , 2 green chilies , A pinch of nutmeg powder , Salt to taste , 2 tbsp gram flour (besan) , Soya refined oil for deep frying , 2 tbsp. soya refined oil , 1 bay leaf , 1/2 cup boiled onion paste , 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste , 3-4 tbsp tomato paste , 1 tsp red chili powder , 1 tsp coriander powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed vegetables , 3 tbsp butter , 1/4 cup green peas , 1 small capsicum , 1/4 cup water , 1/4 tsp garam masala , 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves , 1 medium onion , 1 tbsp chopped ginger , 1 tbsp chopped garlic , 1 tbsp chopped green chillies , 1 tsp chili powder , 2 cloves , 1/2 inch cinnamon , 2 cardamoms (green) , 2 tbsp cashewnuts , 1 tsp poppy seeds , 2 t Read More …
Ingredients: potatoes, boiled and peeled , 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped , 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped , 1/2 tsp cumin powder , 1/2 tsp coriander powder , 1/4 tsp chili powder , Salt and pepper to taste , 2 tbsp oil METHOD: Cut the potatoes into half and mix with mint leaves, powders, salt, pepper and keep aside for 1 hour. , Heat oil in a pan, and fry Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans , 1 medium baking potatoes, cooked and mashed , 1/2 teaspoon coriander , 1 teaspoon paprika , 1 teaspoon ground cumin , 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper , 1/4 teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon baking powder , 2 Tablespoons yogurt , 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or minced parsley METHOD: Process chickpeas in food processor until texture resembles coarse br Read More …
Ingredients: 600 ml. Milk , 2-3 tbsp. Lemon juice , 4 tbsp. Gram flour (besan) , Oil for frying , Salt to taste , For Gravy: , 3 tsp. Oil , 400ml Milk , 1 (large) Onion , 2 (medium) Tomatoes , 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder , 2 Green chillis , Salt to taste METHOD: Heat milk in pan & bring it to boil. Remove from heat. , Add lemon juice. Stir slowly & gently until white curd forms on t Read More …
Ingredients: cups cauliflower florets , 1 cup all purpose flour , 1 tsp ginger garlic paste , 1 tsp green chilli paste , 1/2 cup chopped spring onions , 1/4 cup chopped capsicum , 2 tsp chopped garlic , 2 tsp soya sauce , 2 tsp tomato ketchup , 1 tsp chilli sauce , Salt to taste , Oil for deep frying METHOD: Cook cauliflower florets in salted water for 5 minutes. Remove the water Read More …
Ingredients: 1 small Cauliflower, cut into flowerets , 2 tbsp garlic paste , 2 tbsp ginger paste , 2 tsp red chilli powder , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 2 tbsp green chilli paste , 1/2 bunch coriander leaves, chopped finely , A pinch of saffron (or red coloring), dissolved in milk , 2-3 green onions (scallions), chopped finely (If you cannot , find green onions, you can substitute with whi Read More …
Ingredients: 1 small cabbage, shredded finely , 2 small onions , minced finely , Salt to taste , 1 tsp Garam Masala powder , 1 tsp Chilli powder , 1 cup Besan , Blend to a smooth paste, the following: , 2 cloves , 1 cinamon stick , 1-2 cardammom pods , 1 medium onion , 5 garlic clovettes , 1 small piece ginger , 1 tsp jeera , 1 tsp dhania seeds , 1 tsp poppy seeds , 1 tsp cashewnu Read More …
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon yellow food colouring , 1/4 teaspoon red food colouring , 2 cups basmati rice , 1 tablespoon vegetable ghee , 2 teaspoon finely chopped onion , 6 green cardamoms , 1 by 2 inch (5cm) stick cinnamon , 4 cloves , 2 bay leaves , 3 cups cold water , 1/2 teaspoon salt METHOD: Mix each food colouring with about a tablespoon of water, keeping the two colours sepa Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice , 1 tablespoon vegetable ghee , 1 small onion finely chopped , 1/2 lb (225g) frozen peas , 4 green cardamoms , 2 bay leaves , 1 by 2 inch (5cm) stick cinnamon , 1 teaspoon whole cummin seeds , 3 cups cold water , 1 teaspoon salt METHOD: Pick over the rice and wash in several changes of water. Leave to drain in a colander or sieve. , Heat the ghee i Read More …
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon vegetable ghee , 1/2 small onion finely chopped , 1 cup basmati rice METHOD: I’m not sure what Manchurian dishes have in common… , This is a tasty variation of a simple rice dish. Use half of the boiled rice from page , 101 to create two different rice dishes in moments. , Serves two. , Preparation and cooking time: 5-10 minutes. , Heat the ghee in a pan a Read More …
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 small pieces , 1-2 pieces Cardamom Read More …
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 rice in 3 c water (optional). Heat ghee and fry onions and then remove and keep aside Read More …
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: , 1/4 c frozen peas (boiled), salt, 6 drops green food coloring mixed with 1 t water. , 1/4 c diced tomatoes, 1/4 t red pepper, salt, Garam Masala, 6 drops red food coloring , mixed in 2 t Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups of assorted vegetable, cut into longish pieces , (You can use green beans, peas, carrots, cauliflower, etc) , cups rice , 1 cup curd(yoghurt) , Salt to taste , 6 green chillies, minced , 1 tsp fresh garlic paste , 1 tsp fresh ginger paste , 2 tsp chopped mint leaves , 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves , 2 tomatoes, chopped , 1 tsp fresh dhania (coriander) powder , 1 t Read More …
Ingredients: 3 cups of rice, boiled , A bunch of coriander leaves. , 3-4 green chillies. , 2 tsp of coconut, shredded , medium onions,sliced fine. , 1/2 an onion, chopped. , A few sticks of cinammon, a few , cardommom seeds, a few cloves. , 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder. , salt to taste. , 2 flakes garlic. , 1 inch piece ginger. , Ghee or melted butter for frying. , 1 cup of cauliflowe Read More …
Ingredients: basmati rice, measured to the 450ml/ 3/4 pint level in a measuring jug , 3 tbsp olive or groundnut oil , 1/2 tsp brown mustard seeds , 1 hot green chilli, finely chopped , 100g/4oz potato, peeled and cut into 5mm/ 1/4in dice , 1/2 carrot, peeled and cut into 5mm/ 1/4in dice , 40g/11/2oz green beans, cut into 5mm/ 1/4in segments , 3g/1/2 tsp ground turmeric , 1 tsp garam masal Read More …
Ingredients: 2 inch ginger , 2 garlic cloves , 2 onions, chopped , 4 Tbs. ghii , 1 lb. tomatoes, skinned, chopped , 1 bunch coriander leaves, chopped , 4 chiles, green, fresh, chopped , salt to taste , 3 C. coconut milk , 6 eggs METHOD: Grind ginger and garlic together to make a paste. , Fry onions in ghii until golden. , Add ginger/garlic paste and tomatoes and let simmer until Read More …
Ingredients: eggs , 1 tsp red chili pwd , 1/2 tsp turmeric , 1 tsp dhania(coriander) pwd , 1 tsp cumin powder , 1 medium onion sliced , 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves , 1 tablespoon curd (yoghurt) , 1 tsp kasoori methi , 1/2 tsp garam masala , Salt to taste , 2 tbsp cooking oil/ghee(clarified butter) , Blend to a smooth paste: , 1 small onion , A medium piece ginger , 4-5 Read More …
Ingredients: 2 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil , 2 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic , 1 small onion, finely chopped , 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger , 400ml/14fl oz long-grain white rice , 1 tsp sugar , 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce , 1 tbsp chilli bean sauce , 1 tbsp dark soy sauce , freshly ground black pepper , 2 eggs , 2 tsp sesame oil , 1 tsp salt , To garnish , 1 tbsp groundnut (p Read More …
Ingredients: 4 eggs,hardboiled and shelled , 2 onions, sliced finely , Mix together with a little water: 1 1/2 tsp chilli pwd ? 2 tsp coriander pwd ? A pinch of turmeric ? 1 tsp cumin pwd ? 1 tsp garam masala ? Salt to taste , 1 tomato, chopped , 1 tbsp Cilantro(coriander leaves), chopped , 2 tbsp besan(bengal gram flour) , 2 tbsp cooking oil/ghee(clarified butter) METHOD: 1 Make 2-3 Read More …
Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced finely , 2 chopped green chillies , 1-2 flakes garlic, chopped finely , 1/4 ” ginger , chopped finely , Salt and pepper to taste , A little garam masala powder , 4 eggs , 2 tbsp cooking oil/ghee(clarified butter) METHOD: Heat the oil and fry the onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies till the onions turn brown in color. , Take the pan off the heat, ad Read More …
Ingredients: 6 duck eggs , 4 medium sized potatoes , 11/2 tbsp cooking oil , 1 tbsp minced onion , 1/2 tbsp minced garlic , 1/2 tbsp minced ginger , 3/4 tsp turmeric , 1/2 tsp sugar , 1 tbsp beaten natural yoghurt , 2 green chillies , 1/2 tsp hot chilli powder , 2 bay leaves , 1 tsp coriander powder , 2 tsp cumin powder , 1/2 tsp ground black pepper , 1/2 tsp tomato pur?e , 1 cup Read More …
Ingredients: 200gms paneer, cut into long pieces , 150gms carrots, cut into long pieces , 2 capsicums, cut into long pieces , 2-3 onions, chopped , 4 red chilies , 1 tsp. chili powder , 1/4 tsp. cumin seeds , 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste , 2 tsps vinegar , 6 tsps tomato sauce , Salt to taste , 5-6 tbsp refined oil METHOD: Heat the oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they splutte Read More …
Ingredients: 2 Carrots , 8 -9 Cauliflower florets , 11 -12 Green beans , 2 Green peppers, small , 1/2 cup Green peas , 1 Tomato, small , 2 Onions, medium , 7-8 Almonds , 7-8 Cashews , 2 inches Ginger , 2 -3 flakes Garlic , 1 tsp. Cumin seeds , 1 tbsp. Red chilli powder , 1 tbsp. Coriander powder , 1 tbsp. Lemon juice , Coriander leaves, chopped for garnishing , Salt to taste , 1 Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cups Vegetables , 2 Onions cut length-wise , 2 Green chilies cut length-wise , 1 tsp Coriander powder , 1 1/4 tsp Salt ? one pinch Turmeric powder , 1/2″ Cinnamon stick , 2 Cloves , 2 Cardamom , 2 tblsp Coconut powder , 1 tsp Khus-Khus (poppy seeds) , 1/4 tsp (3 cloves) Garlic , 1/4 tsp powder (or 1/2″ fresh) Ginger METHOD: Put a reasonable sized vessel on the rang Read More …
Ingredients: 3/4 cup each of chopped cabbage, beans, carrots, , potatoes and cauliflower , 1 small onion, sliced , 2-3 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) , Salt to taste , Coriander leaves for garnish , For the gravy , blend the following into a very smooth paste: , 1/2 a coconut, shredded , 1 small onion , 5-6 flakes garlic , 1″ piece ginger , 2 tbsp curd (plain yoghurt) , 1/2 tsp poppy se Read More …
Ingredients: 12 baby corns, cut into 4 lengthwise , 1 1/4 cups paneer, cut into 25 mm. (1″) strips , 1/4 tsp. cumin seeds , 1/8 tsp. asafoetida , 1 tsp. ginger-green chili paste , 3 spring onions, sliced , 1/2 green capsicum, sliced , 1/2 red capsicum, sliced , 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder , 1/2 tsp. chili powder , 1 large tomato, pureed , 1 tbsp. tomato puree (optional) , 2 tbsps chopped Read More …
Ingredients: tomatoes (medium) , 1 cup fresh grated coconut , green chilies , 1 onion , 1/2 tsp cumin seeds , 2 red chilies , 2 tsp coriander powder , 3 pinches turmeric powder ? -5 curry leaves METHOD: Grind the coconut, sliced onion, red chili powder, 1 pinch turmeric powder & cumin seeds together well. , Slice the tomatoes into small pieces & the green chilies (long pieces). , A Read More …
Ingredients: 1 kg tomatoes , 1 tsp cumin powder , 1 tsp red chili powder , 1/4 tsp turmeric powder , 1/2 tsp mustard seeds , 1/2 tsp cumin seeds , 2 red chilies , 1 cup coconut milk , 2 eggs, boiled , 1 tsp gram flour , Salt to taste METHOD: Pressure cook the tomatoes with 1 cup of water and drain juice into a vessel. , Boil the juice and add cumin, red chili and turmeric powders Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2/b Paneer (or cottage cheese) , 2 cups Mixed boiled vegetables (carrots, french beans, green peas, potatoes) , 3 Tomatoes , 2 Onions , 1 tsp Ginger and garlic paste , 1 1/2 tsp Chili powder , 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder , 2 tsp Coriander powder , 1 tsp Garam Masala , 1 cup Milk , 3 tsp Heavy Whipping Cream , 3 tsp Ghee , to taste Salt , Ghee for deep frying METHOD: Read More …
Ingredients: 900g/2lb sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped in to 1cm cubes , 450g/1lb spinach, washed and roughly chopped , 225g/8oz carrots, peeled and sliced , 225g/8oz courgettes, sliced , 1 tsp cooking oil , 1 tin coconut milk , 1 tsp Thai red curry paste , 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated , juice of half a lime , salt and pepper , bunch of coriander, roughly chopped METHOD: Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped , 1 cup onions, sliced , 2 cups coconut milk , tbsp ghee (or butter) , Few curry leaves , 1/2 tsp turmeric , Salt to taste For Masala Paste: , 1/2 cup grated coconut , garlic flakes , red chilies , green chilies , 1 tsp poppy seeds , 20-25 kiss miss (raisins) , 2 tbsp coriander powder , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1″ ginger piece METHOD: Mix all Read More …
Ingredients: 3 meduim ripe mangoes, peeled pit removed and flesh cut into 1cm/1/2in pieces , 1 tsp ground turmeric , 1 tsp cayenne pepper , 1-11/2 tsp salt , 55g/2oz jaggery or brown sugar, if needed , 310g/11oz coconut, freshly grated , 3-4 fresh hot green chillies, coarsley chopped , 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds , 290ml/1/2 pint natural yoghurt, lightly beaten , 2 tbsp coconut oil or any other Read More …
Ingredients: 5 tbsp vegetable oil , 2 tsp mustard seeds , 1 tsp fenugreek seeds , 3 fresh green chillies, deseeded and thinly sliced , 1 handful curry leaves , 2 thumb-sized pieces of fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely grated , 3 onions, peeled and chopped , 1 tsp chilli powder , 1 tsp turmeric , 6 tomatoes, chopped , 1x400ml/14fl oz tin coconut milk , salt , 800g/13/4lb mixed vegetabl Read More …
Ingredients: medium stuffing tomatoes (2lbs) , 3/4 tsp ground coriander seeds , 1/2 tsp ground cumin seeds , 1/4 tsp ground roasted cumin seeds , 1/2 tsp garam masala , Salt to taste , 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper , 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained , 2 tbsp oil METHOD: Cut off a small portion of the top of each tomato, scoop out the pulp and reserve it. Save the caps for further use. , L Read More …
Ingredients: For the green curry paste: , 1 shallot, finely chopped , 1 stalk lemon grass, chopped , 2 small red chillies, chopped , 2 cloves garlic, crushed , 2.5cm/1 inch piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated , 1 lime zest only , 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves and stalks, chopped , For the skewers: , 1 packet firm, regular tofu, drained and pressed , 1 aubergine , 2 tbsp groundnu Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cabbage, chopped , 100 gms coconut, grated , 1 green chili, chopped , 2 spring onions, chopped , 1/4 tsp mustard seeds , red chilies , 1-2 sprigs of curry leaves , 1 tbsp oil METHOD: Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, red chili, curry leaves and fry for 2 minutes. , Grind the coconut, green chili and spring onions to a paste and add to the above. Fry for 2 more min Read More …
Ingredients: 1 bunch chopped spinach , 1 cake firm tofu cut in cubes , 1 cup peas , 1 chopped onion , 1 chopped tomato , 1/2 tsp grated ginger , 1/2 tsp garlic , 1/2 tsp turmeric , 1/2 tsp garam masala , 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds) , 2 tbsp oil , 1/2 tsp red pepper , Little fresh dhania (coriander leaves) METHOD: Heat oil and add cumin seeds. Put chopped onion, garlic, ginger. S Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cup Vegetables , 1/4-1/2 tsp Coriander powder , 1/8-1/4 tsp Chili powder , 1/8-1/4 tsp Garlic powder , 1 tsp Salt , 1 large Onion , 1/4-1/2 tsp Mustard seeds , 1/8 tsp Urad Dal , 1/4-1/2 cup Tomatoes-crushed METHOD: Mix the garlic, coriander and the chili powder along with salt and place it aside. , Pour about 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and heat. Add mustard seeds Read More …
Ingredients: 4-5 tomatoes , 1 cup yogurt , A pinch of turmeric , 2 tsp salt , 2 tsp chili powder , 1 tsp ginger garlic paste , 1 tsp garam masala powder , 1/2 cup peanuts , tbsp khus khus seeds , 2 onions, chopped , Coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnishing METHOD: Add salt, turmeric, chili powder, ginger garlic paste, garam masala powder to the yogurt and mix well. , Mix the pe Read More …
Ingredients: potatoes, boiled , green chilies, chopped , 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder , 1 tsp dry mango powder (amchur) , 1 tsp chili powder , 1 tsp turmeric powder , 2 tsp sugar , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1/4 tsp asafoetida , 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped , tbsp oil , Salt to taste METHOD: Peel and cube the potatoes. Mash them slightly and keep aside. , Heat 4 tbsp oil. Add asafoetid Read More …
Ingredients: Paste: , 3 tbsp curry powder. , 1 tsp cumin (powder or seed) , 1/2 tsp turmeric , 1 tsp cinnamon , 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper , 1/2 tsp mustard seeds , 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds , 1/2 tsp salt , 1/2 tsp sugar , 2 tbsp oil (ghee or any other kind) , 1 tsp ground black pepper , 1 inch ginger , 2 garlic cloves , small capfull vinegar , a few cloves , 1 hot chilli pepper , Oth Read More …
Ingredients: cups chopped spinach , 100g mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, eggplants, cabbage and French beans) , 50g tomatoes , 1 medium-sized onion, sliced , 1″ ginger, minced , 3 green chilies, Minced , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 1 tsp coriander powder , Salt to taste METHOD: Mix together all the above ingredients and put in a pan with 1 cup of water. Cook till the vegetables t Read More …
Ingredients: 1 kg sarson (mustard greens), chopped finely , 1/4 kg spinach, chopped finely , 2 cms piece ginger, minced , cloves garlic, minced , 2 green chilies, minced , 2 red chilies , 2 tbsp gram flour, sieved , 1 tbsp butter , tbsp ghee or butter , Salt to taste METHOD: Boil both the mustard greens and spinach leaves till soft. Remove excess water and mash the leafy vegetables Read More …
Ingredients: 1 lb okra , 2 small Onions , 2 small Tomatoes , 1/4 tsp Turmeric , to taste Salt , Red pepper (optional) , Oil for frying METHOD: Wash the okra and dry it thoroughly. Cut off the heads and cut into small circles. Chop the onions and tomatoes separately. Deep fry the okra until very brown. Remove from heat and set aside. Pour out some oil. , Add turmeric to hot oil. Add t Read More …
Ingredients: 1 bunch palak ( or spinach) , 1 cup cauliflower florets , 2 medium sized tomatoes , 1 small onion chopped , 4 green chillies, chopped , 1 small piece ginger , 5 garlic flakes , 1/2 tsp turmeric powder , 1 tsp cumin powder , 1 tsp chilli powder , 2 tsp dhania (coriander) powder , Salt to taste , 1 1/2 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) METHOD: Chop the palak and boil Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 medium-sized (100g/4oz) aubergine (eggplant) cut into 2cm x 1cm/3/4in x 1/2in sticks , 2 small carrots (100g/4oz), peeled and cut into 2cm x 1cm/3/4in x 1/2in sticks , 100g/4oz/1 cup peas , 100g/4oz/1 cup French beans, cut into 2.5cm/1in pieces , 1 medium-sized potato (100g/4oz), peeled and cut into 2cm x 1cm/3/4in x 1/2in sticks , 50g/2oz/1/2 cup freshly grated coconut , 4 Read More …
Ingredients: 12 oz (350g) button mushrooms , 8 oz (225g) pack frozen peas , 4 tablespoon vegetable oil , 11/2 cups curry sauce (page 20) , 1 level teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon turmeric , 1/2 teaspoon ground cummin , 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder , 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek , 1/2 teaspoon garam masala , 2 teaspoon finely chopped green coriander METHOD: Rinse and thickly slice the m Read More …
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) diced vegetables , 3 tablespoon vegetable oil , 11/2 cups curry sauce (page 20) , 1 teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon turmeric , 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander , 1/2 teaspoon garam masala , 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder , 2 teaspoon finely chopped green coriander METHOD: Cook the vegetables in boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes until just tender. Drain. , Heat t Read More …
Ingredients: rice. , 4-6 portions cooked rice , dairy or soya natural yoghurt, to serve , For the curry sauce: , 175g/6oz green lentils , 2 tbsp sunflower oil , 1 large onion, chopped , 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed , 1-3 tbsp curry powder , 1 red and 1 green pepper, stalk and seeds removed, and chopped , 2 carrots, peeled and chopped , 2 x 400g/14oz cans chopped tomatoes , 1 heaped tbsp Read More …
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ghee or butter , 2 garlic cloves, chopped , 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper , 2 tsp coriander seeds , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1 tsp turmeric , 1 3/4″ piece of ginger, sliced , 2 medium eggplants , 1 small cauliflower, divided into florets , 2 medium potatoes, diced ? oz green beans, chopped , 1 fresh green chili, chopped , 2 oz grated coconut ? oz boiling water , 1 lb tomatoes, Read More …
Ingredients: 225g/8oz Thai fragrant rice , 1/2 lime, rind finely chopped and juice , 1 tbsp fresh lemon grass, chopped , 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed , 1/2 bunch Thai basil , 1/2 bunch fresh coriander, chopped , 1-2 small (hot) red chillies, de-seeded and finely chopped , 4-5tbsp water , 1/2 tsp black peppercorns , 2 tbsp groundnut oil , 125g/4oz shallots or red onion, peeled, hal Read More …
Ingredients: 2 lb spinach, rinsed, dried & finely chopped , 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2″ cubes , 1/4 cup oil , 1 tsp black mustard seeds , 12 garlic cloves, minced , 1″ piece ginger, peeled & grated , 1/4 tsp jalapeno chilies, minced , 1/4 tsp turmeric powder , 1/4 tsp paprika , 1/2 tsp ground coriander , 1/2 tsp ground cumin , 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped , Salt to taste , Read More …
Ingredients: 2 large ones Green Pepper , 1/4 tsp Chili powder , 1/8 tsp Turmeric powder , 1/2 tsp Dhania powder , 1 tblsp Coconut flakes , 1 tsp Khus Khus (poppy seeds) , 1 small bunch Fresh Coriander leaves , 2 small Tomatoes , 2 Onions , 2 tblsp Oil , 1 small piece Vadium (Vadium is a combination of various spices) , 1 1/4 tsp Salt METHOD: Cut the green peppers, onion and tomat Read More …
Ingredients: 8 oz Garbanzo beans , to taste Green chili (optional) , 12 cloves Garlic , 2″ piece Ginger , to taste Pepper , 1 large Cardamom , 6 Cloves , 1″ Cinnamon stick , to taste Salt , Paprika , 4 oz Oil , Mango powder , 3 Onions , Dried pomegranate seeds , 4 Tomatoes METHOD: Clean, wash and soak the beans overnight. Boil them in the same water with salt, 1 small finely c Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 lb (225g) potatoes , 15 oz (425g) can chickpeas in brine , 5 tablespoon vegetable oil , 1/2 pint (275ml or two cups) curry sauce (page 20) , 2 teaspoon tomato puree , 1 teaspoon salt , 1 teaspoon ground cummin , 1 teaspoon ground coriander , 1 teaspoon garam masala , 1 teaspoon chilli powder , 1/2 teaspoon ambchoor (or 2 tablespoon lemon juice) , 1/2 teaspoon dried fen Read More …
Ingredients: 3 each med bananas, green tip, peel , 1 each onion, halved, thinly sliced , 1 each apple, tart, peeled, cored, , 1 1/2 tsp lemon peel, grated , 1 tsp coriander , 1/8 tsp red pepper, ground , 1 can kidney beans, undrained, (15 , 1 cup yogurt, nonfat , 3 cup hot cooked rice , 3 each green onions, thinly sliced , 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped , 3 tsp margarine, divided , 2 each l Read More …
Ingredients: 4 cups (or less) chopped onion , 2 garlic cloves, minced , 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root , water , Spices: , 1 1/2 Tablespoons ground cumin , 1 1/2 Tablespoons ground coriander seeds , 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon , 1 teaspoon turmeric , 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or other ground red chili , 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds , 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon , 1/4 teaspoon ground Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Mushrooms , 1 large Onion , 1/4 tsp Turmeric , to taste Salt , to taste Chili , 2 large Tomatoes , Oil METHOD: Wash and finely slice mushrooms. Slice onion fine. Heat oil and add turmeric and onions. Fry until soft. Add the sliced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring all the time. Add the mushrooms, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. , Remove cover and dry o Read More …
Ingredients: 350g cauliflower , 50g butter , 2 pinches of pepper , 1″ ginger piece , Salt to taste , Coriander leaves for garnishing METHOD: Cut the cauliflower into florets and ginger into small pieces. , Heat butter and add cauliflower, ginger and salt. Add water if required and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender, by covering with a lid. , Sprinkle pepper on it and mix well. , Read More …
Ingredients: cups beans & potatoes, chopped , 2 tsp mustard and cumin seeds , 2 tbsp oil , 1 tsp black gram , 1/4 tsp turmeric powder , 1 tsp chili powder , Salt to taste METHOD: Heat oil in a pan, fry the mustard and cumin seeds until they splutter. , Add vegetables, salt, turmeric and cook on high heat for a couple of minutes. , Add coriander powder, chili powder, cumin powder and Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 kg capsicums , 1/4 kg roasted peanuts , 1 whole garlic pod , 2 sprigs curry leaves , 2″ cinnamon stick , 1 cup grated coconut , tbsp oil , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 2 tsp coriander seeds , 2 onions, chopped , 1 tsp ginger paste , 2 tsp salt , Cilantro for garnishing METHOD: Cut the capsicums into four, lengthwise, to three-fourthãs of their total length. , Mix the pe Read More …
Ingredients: 300g palak (spinach) , 4 garlic flakes , 1″ ginger piece , 2 onions, chopped , 4 green chilies, chopped , 150g aloo (potatoes) , 1 tsp turmeric , 4 tbsp ghee or butter , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1 tsp garam masala , 1 tsp coriander and cumin powder , 1 tbsp fresh cream , Salt to taste METHOD: Boil spinach with garlic, ginger, onions, green chilies. Blend them to a fine p Read More …
Ingredients: For the spicy rice , 150g/6oz rice , 1 vegetable stock cube , 1 bay leaf , pinch cinnamon , 1 tsp cumin seeds , pinch medium curry powder For the curry , 2 tbsp vegetable oil , 3/4 aubergine, diced , 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed , 1 green chilli, de-seeded and chopped , 1 tsp curry powder , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 2 tomatoes, diced , 1 tbsp fresh coriander METHO Read More …
Ingredients: 2 cans diced beetroot, drained , 1 sprig curry leaves , 5 dry red chillies, chopped finely , 1 tsp mustard seeds , A pinch of hing , 2 cups buttermilk , 1 cup water , Salt to taste , 2-3 tsp oil METHOD: Heat the oil and add mustard, red chillies and the curry leaves. , When the mustard starts to crackle, add the beetroot and salt to taste. , Cook covered till the beet Read More …
Ingredients: 1 Large cauliflower , 3 Medium sized potatoes , 1/2 large Onion sliced thinly in long slices , 1 tsp Mustard seeds , 2 or 3 pods Cardamom , 1 tsp Coriander , 1 tsp Cumin seeds , 1/2 tsp Turmeric , 1 Bayleaf , 3 Cloves , 3 tblsp Vegetable Oil METHOD: Start boiling the potatoes in a saucepan. Let them boil for at least 15 minutes. After they are done, turn off the heat Read More …
Ingredients: 1 medium Cauliflower , 2 medium Potatoes , 1 Onion , 1 Tomato , 1 clove Garlic , 1″ piece Ginger , pinch Turmeric , to taste Salt , to taste Pepper , to taste Garam Masala METHOD: Make Masala with onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. Add turmeric and spices. Break the cauliflower in flowerets and cut the potatoes into cubes (8 pieces each). , Add both to Masala and lo Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 lb (225g) potatoes , 1 small cauliflower , 4 tablespoon vegetable oil , 1/2 teaspoon ground cummin , 1 cup curry sauce (see later section) , 1 level teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander , 1 teaspoon turmeric , 1 green chilli finely chopped , 2 teaspoon finely chopped green coriander METHOD: Boil or microwave the potatoes in their jackets and leave until co Read More …
Ingredients: 1/2 kg potatoes, boiled, peeled and cut into small pieces , 2 onions, chopped , green chilies, chopped , 2 tomatoes, chopped , tbsp oil , Mustard and cumin seeds for seasoning , 1 tsp coriander powder , 1 sprig curry leaves , Salt to taste , Coriander leaves for garnishing METHOD: Heat oil in a pan, season with mustard and cumin seeds, curry leaves and fry for few minu Read More …
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower, cut into florets , potatoes, cubed , 1/4 cup oil , 1 tsp cumin seeds , 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste , 3/4 tsp turmeric powder , 1 tsp red chili powder , 3 tomatoes, chopped , 1 tsp garam masala , 2 tsp coriander powder , Salt to taste METHOD: Heat oil in a pan, saute cumin seeds, ginger-garlic paste for a minute and add potatoes. , Also add turmeric, chil Read More …