White Basmati Rice seems to be a staple rice dish available at restaurants. We get at restaurants that will most likely be seasoned with cumin seeds and garnished with cilantro. It is plain rice, and there are many ways to make it. I suggest cooking the rice separately and adding it to the seasoning.
I read this recipe in a Bollywood based article, tried it and customized it. I hope you like it.Serves: 4Ingredients1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, choped in 2 inch cubes2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup red onion, minced1 teaspoon black mustard seeds12 curry leaves, each torn into 22 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1 tablespoon curry powder4-5 black peppercorns1 small piece of tamarind fruit OR 1 teaspoon tamarind pulp NOT CONCENTRATE1 cup regular coconut milk mixed in 1 cup water, so 2 cups1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar, preferably jaggery1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnishInstructionsIn a 3 qt pot over medium heat, heat oil and when the oil is hot add fenugreek and black mustard seeds...
Although this curry takes 90 minutes to cook/stew, it was worth the wait. The dish is from Rajasthan, it is a state which is entirely a desert. Food cooked from local ingredients is devoid of root vegetables and mostly, no meat.Ingredients4 tbsps ghee 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed in 2 inch pieces – preferably boneless2 Tablespoons finely chopped garlic1 cup plain full fat yogurt2 dry bay leaves6 green cardamoms1 cinnamon stick, broken into two1 large red onion, thinly sliced2 Tablespoons curry powder2 Tablespoons paprika powder1 teaspoon cayenne powder2 Tablespoons chopped cilantroSalt, to taste InstructionsIn a mixing bowl, add garlic, yogurt, paprika, cayenne, curry powder, some salt and marinate the lamb pieces. Set aside.In a 5 qt pot, heat ghee...
Ingredients1 cup yellow moong dal1 teaspoon black mustard seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 cup chopped onion, preferably red onion2 pinches asafoetida (hing)1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped (or 1/4 tsp cayenne powder)1 medium tomato, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1 Tablespoon ghee2 Tablespoonss chopped cilantroSalt, to tasteInstructionsBoil 1 cup moong dal in 3 cups water in a 3 qt pot over medium heat, do not cover the pot.In a small frying pan, heat ghee, and when the ghee is hot, add mustard seeds and allow mustard seeds to crackle.Add cumin seeds, hing, jalapeno, onion and saute for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring every minute.Add tomato and cook for a couple of minutes.Add this seasoning to cooked dal, add salt and mix well. Taste,...
Saag is a pureed green, typical Punjabi dish, it can be made with spinach only, mustard only, or a mix of these greens as I have done below. Ingredients 4 cups chopped fresh mustard leaves 1 cup frozen chopped spinach 1 cube frozen fenugreek leaves OPTIONAL 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder 2 teaspoons turmeric powder 1 Tablespoon grated ginger1 Tablespoon grated garlic2 Tablespoons corn meal 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup red onion, finely chopped Salt to taste1 cup chopped Paneer cheese pieces, 1 inch cubes OPTIONAL MethodIn a wide pot, boil 2 cups of water and add ginger, garlic, chopped spinach, fenugreek and mustard greens and cook partially covered for about 15 minutes, stirring every minute.Carefully puree this mixture...
