There can be savory or sweet raita. Based on your region in India, some may contain tomatoes and onions while others may not, sometimes seasonal fruits or beets or mint is add, it can be done in many ways...the recipe here is for the most famous raita which is popular all over the country. This is also called Boondi Raita, for which you will need to buy Boondi from the store. Boondis are deep fried chickpea flour balls which are very small and are sometimes spiced.Ingredients2 cups low-fat plain yogurt, whisked1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon cayenne OR LESS1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup Boondi (spiced fried chickpea balls) OPTIONALIn a mixing bowl,...
One can make this dish with a lot of lentils (1 cup) or less lentils (1/4 cup). If you are using less lentils and more bottlegourd, then this is the recipe for you. If you are using a lot of lentils, then please use MUNG DAAL instead of CHANA DAL.Ingredients1/4 cup Chana Dal, soaked in 1/2 cup water for 1 hour1 medium sized Bottlegourd, peeled, ends chopped and then diced in 1 inch cubes6-7 curry leaves1 tablespoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon black mustard seeds1 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon oil2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, OPTIONALInstructionsHeat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Then add cumin seeds and saute for...
Serves: 2Ingredients4 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless - chopped in 2 inch pieces1 cup sliced onions1 tablespoon chopped garlic2 tablespoons oil2 cups fresh spinach, julienned1 tablespoon curry powder2 tablespoons yogurt1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, or maybe a little bit more if you like it creamier1 teaspoon saltInstructionsIn a 3 qt sauce pan over medium heat, heat oil and add onions when oil is hot. Saute for 4-5 minutes or until onions begin to caramelize.Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.Add spinach and curry powder, and cook for 4-5 minutes.Add yogurt and cook for 2-3 minutes, until yogurt is absorbed by the spinach.Add chicken and mix, cook covered for 7-8 minutes, stirring every other minute. If the mixture is getting...
Ingredients1.5 lbs lamb shoulder, preferably boneless and skinless, cut in 2 inch cubes1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste2 cups thinly sliced red onions1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 tablespoon coriander powder1 teaspoon cayenne powder OR as you desire1 tablespoon garam masala1 teaspoon saffron strands, soaked in 1/4 cup warm for half an hour1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cashew nuts, soaked in 1/2 cup water then pureed into a paste2 tablespoons cream, or less2 tablespoons ghee1/4 cup chopped cilantroInstructionsMarinate lamb pieces in yogurt, ginger garlic paste and set aside. Add saffron to warm milk and set aside.In the meanwhile, heat a 4 qt sauce pan over medium heat and melt ghee. Add sliced onions and saute for 10 minutes.Add lamb along...
There are many versions of this pulao. Some use whole spices, some don't. What stands out in Kashmiri Pulao is SAFFRON and FENNEL SEEDS. I prefer to use a combination of whole spices and saffron, and not include fennel seeds, but it is upto you. This is a very simple dish, can be easily made in 20 minutes.Serves: 3Ingredients1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed 3 times in cold running water and set aside1/2 teaspoon saffron strands1/2 cinnamon stick2 cardamom cloves1 dry bay leaf1 teaspoon paprika powderSalt, about half a teaspoon1 tablespoon ghee1/4 cup chopped cashew nuts1/4 apple, thinly sliced1/4 cup pomegranate pearlsInstructionsIn a 3 qt pot over medium heat, melt ghee. When ghee has melted, add whole spices and cashew...
