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Mint and Coriander Chutne

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 Preparation 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 pul.....More on Malai Chicken

Chicken Curr

The flavor of cilantro/coriander, so widely used in Indian cuisine, lends a delightfully unique flavor to this favorite Ingredients * 2 lb chicken pieces * 2 onions, chopped or pureed * 2 tsp ginger paste * 2 tsp garlic paste * 1 tsp turmeric powder * 1 tsp chilli powder * 1 tsp cumin powder * 1 tsp coriander powder * 1 tomato, pureed * 1 tsp salt or to taste * Cilantro/coriander leaves * 1 t.....More on Malai Chicken

Green Beans and Potato Curr

Ingredients * 1 lb French style cut green beans * 1 onion, pureed * 1 tbs ginger paste * 1 tbs garlic paste * 2 tsp turmeric powder * 1 tsp chilli powder * 1 tsp cumin powder * 1 tsp coriander powder * 1 lb potatoes, cooked and cubed * 1 tsp salt or to taste * Cilantro/coriander leaves * 2 tbs oil Preparation Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan (or skillet) and fry the onions, ginger and garl.....More on Malai Chicken

Malai Chicke

Ingredients * 2 lb 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 into a paste * 6 cloves Garlic (made into paste) * Fresh coria.....More on Malai Chicken

Gumb

An interesting mixture of the gumbo blend with Indian spices Ingredients * 1 lb Gumbo blend * 1/2 lb shrimps peeled and deveined (optional) * 1/4 tsp cumin powder * 1/4 tsp coriander powder * 1/4 tsp turmeric powder * 1 tsp chilli powder * 1 large tomato, diced * Salt and pepper to taste * 1 tbs oil (2 tbs if shrimps are used) * 2 cups cooked rice Preparation Heat the oil in a small non-sti.....More on Malai Chicken

Garam Masal

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 Preparation 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.....More on Malai Chicken

Fish Curry with Mustard (Shorshe Maach

This delicately flavored dish tastes great with plain boiled rice It also happens to be a Bengali delicacy Ingredients * 1 lb fish, cut into pieces * 2 tbs oil * 1 tsp turmeric powder * 2 tbs mustard powder * 1 tsp salt * 8 green chillies Preparation Make a paste of mustard in an equal amount of water Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the mustard paste for half a minute, and add.....More on Malai Chicken

Bhel Pur

Ingredients * 2 cups puffed rice * 1 cup cooked chickpeas * 2 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed * 1 small onion, finely chopped * 2 oz (approx 50 g) sev/bhujia - Crushed potato chips are a pretty good, if unconventional substitute * 2 oz (approx 50 g) salted peanuts * 1 tbs tomato sauce * 1/2 tsp salt or to taste Preparation Mix the puffed rice, chickpeas, potatoes, onions and pean.....More on Malai Chicken

Fish Curr

Fish is relished mainly in the coastal states of Bengal and Kerala The curry forms the staple diet with plain boiled rice Ingredients * 1 lb fish, cut into pieces * 1 onion pureed * 1 tsp ginger paste * 1 tsp garlic paste * 1 tsp turmeric powder * 1 tsp chilli powder * 1 tsp cumin powder * 1 tsp coriander powder * 1 tomato, pureed * 1 tsp salt or to taste * Cilantro/coriander leaves * 1 tbs .....More on Malai Chicken

Omelet Curr

Ingredients * 4 eggs, made into omelets * 1 onion, pureed * 1 tsp ginger paste * 1 tsp garlic paste * 1 tsp turmeric powder * 1 tsp chilli powder * 1 tomato, pureed * 1 boiled potato, cubed * 1 tsp salt and pepper or to taste * Cilantro/coriander leaves * 1 tbs oil Preparation Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the onions, ginger and garlic, together with tomato puree for five minute.....More on Malai Chicken

Chapati (Phulka

Ingredients * 1 cup Whole wheat flour OR * 1/3 white + 2/3 whole wheat * 1/2 cup Water Preparation 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, a.....More on Malai Chicken

Shrimp Creol

Ingredients * 1 lb shrimps peeled and deveined * 6 large cloves of garlic, sliced fine AND - 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tsp onion powder * 1 lb tomatoes (approx 6 large tomatoes, diced) * 1 tsp salt and pepper or to taste * 2 tbs oil * Cilantro/coriander leaves Preparation Heat the oil in a small non-stick frying pan (or skillet), and fry the shrimps with garlic, tomatoes and cilantro/coriande.....More on Malai Chicken