Description: A spicy egg dish in a coconut milk curry Ingredients: 10 eggs boiled 1 medium sized onion chopped 1 tsp jeera 1.5 – 2 tsp chili powder mixed with a small amount of water Pinch turmeric ½ tsp ginger-garlic paste 2 small roma tomatoes chopped 2 tsp dhania powder 1 tsp tomato paste mixed […]
Archive for October, 2011
Raita
Description: A cool accompaniment for spicier dishes. Ingredients: One large english cucumber (seedless) grated ½ medium red onion, chopped and rinsed in cold water One tomato, chopped into small pieces 2 green chilies cut into 4 large pieces 1 container of low-fat sour cream Preparation Method: Mix the cucumber, onion, and tomatoes in a mixing bowl. Add […]
Potato Puriyal
Description: A spicy dry potato fry. Ingredients: 4 potatoes – boil and peel and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 large onion – chopped 2 green chilies – cut into long siivers 2 tomatoes – chopped 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro ¼ tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. chili powder 2 tsp. dhania powder MTR sambar powder […]
Vegetable Kurma
Description: Mixed vegetables in a spicy coconut milk curry. Ingredients: One head of cauliflower: chopped into small pieces, add turmeric, salt, chili powder, a little water, and cook in microwave with 5 minutes One medium onion chopped 2 tomatoes, cut into small pieces 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables 2 potatoes – boiled, peeled, cut […]
Fish Pulasoo
Description: Fish in a spicy, tangy curry. Ingredients: Fish (tilapia) One large onion, chopped into large, ½ inch pieces Cilantro Hing – 3 shakes Bunch of curry leaves 2 roma tomatoes cut into large pieces Tomato paste – ½ small can 2 green chilis cut into large pieces ¼ tsp ginger-garlic paste Tamarind paste (place […]
Chicken Kurma
Description: Boneless chicken in a rich, coconut milk curry Ingredients: 2 packets of Costco Foster Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken (place in warm water for 45 minutes to thaw)- cut into cubes I medium onion chopped fine 3 tsp dhanya powder 1 tsp garam masala 1.5 Â Cups yogurt 3/4 can Coconut Milk Cilantro Cinnamon sticks , […]
Everyday Pappu
Description: A simple, fool-proof daal you can literally eat every day. Ingredients: Moong daal Spices: turmeric, chili, mustard, jeera, whole dried red chilis ½ onion chopped 2 tomatoes roughly chopped 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed Curry leaves Directions: Add about 1 cup moong daal, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chili powder, 2 tsp oil, 3 […]
Cauliflower Curry
Description: An easy, creamy cauliflower dish. Secret Tips: Don’t over cook the cauliflower. It should still retain a hint of crunch. Ingredients: Cauliflower – one head cut One medium size onion Ginger-garlic paste Powders – chili powder, dhania powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt 2 tomatoes 1 cup yogurt 1 cup coconut milk Preparation Method Cut […]
Aanapkai (Opu, a long green squash)
Description: Aanapkai or opu is a mild green squash dish, typical in Andhra households. It’s a simple, fresh and easy dish. Secret Tips: The flavors in this dish are relatively simple so it’s key to start with fresh, good quality opu for best results. Ingredients: 1 squash – peel skin and cut into small cubes […]
Keema
Description If there is one recipe to know, this one is it. Â An every day, comfort food that is easy, tasty, and fool-proof. Â This dry spicy minced turkey dish goes great with rice, chapathi, or even rolled into a burrito or sandwich. Secret Tips There are three secrets to this dish: 1. Don’t use turkey […]