Curry Paste:
Before we get started we’ll talk about curry paste, the enchanting basis for a variety of Indian food. Consider it the under-appreciated hero of Indian food. It is possible to make an entire batch in advance and keep it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. The recipe below is simple:
Ingredients:
- Two big onions cut roughly
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1-inch ginger piece that has been removed
- 2-3 green chilies
- 1 cup ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon of 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
Directions:
1. Blend the onion, garlic as well as chilies, ginger and onions in a food processor until you have a fine paste.
2. In a skillet, heat oil Add the paste and cook over medium heating until it becomes golden brown.
3. Mix in the dry spices, and salt. Continue cooking for five minutes.
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Dal Rice:
Dal rice is an embodiment of comfort Indian food from India, just perfect for your daily dietary needs. It’s easy, nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow split lentils (moong dal)
- 2 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- Salt as desired
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons of ghee or butter
- 1.25 teaspoon of cumin seeds
- 1 red chili dried
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
Directions:
1. Rinse the rice and lentils independently.
2. The lentils are cooked with water, turmeric and salt to soften.
3. Rice is cooked in a separate saucepan.
4. In a small saucepan in a small pan, heat the ghee and add the seeds of cumin, chili dried as well as ginger. Cook until aromatic.
5. Pour the tempering over the cooked dal, and mix thoroughly.
6. Serve the dal on top of the rice and there is an absolute delight.
Grilled Tandoori Chicken:
There is nothing that can say “Indian Food” quite like tandoori chicken. Grilled versions are just delicious and much easier to prepare at your home.
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup of plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2- 2 tablespoons of masala tandoori
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Directions:
1. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, masala tandoori, cumin, paprika and salt, garlic powder.
2. Incubate the chicken in this sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight for a perfect outcome.
3. Pre-heat your grill until medium-high temperature.
Butter Chicken:
Butter chicken is a luscious, delicious, creamy Indian food that is the most popular dish served by Indian food stations across the world. This is a simple version that you can make yourself at the kitchen table at.
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts that are boneless Cubed
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1 onion, very minced finely
- 2.25 tablespoons curry powder (see the previous paragraph)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken Tikka Masala:
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts broken into small pieces
- 1-cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon in cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Samosa Stew:
The Samosa Stew utilizes the popular samosa filling recipe and makes it into a rich and comforting stew.
Ingredients:
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 cup peas green
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Salt as desired
Aloo Matar:
Aloo Matar, also known as potatoes and peas curry is an easy and satisfying dish, ideal for a quick and easy meal for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients:
- 2 potatoes, cut and peeled
- 1 cup of green peas
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1.25 teaspoon of cumin seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Masoor Daal:
Masoor Daal is a lentil red recipe that is extremely flavorful and healthy.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)
- 4 cups of water
- 1 onion, cut
- 1 tomato, cut
- 1 teaspoon the spice
- One teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons ghee, or oil
- Salt as desired
