1788 indian chettinad Recipes

thick) piece beef rump roast , halved crosswise for easier cutting, fresh lemongrass stalks (about 3/4 inch wide at base), 1 or 2 outer leaves discarded, chopped shallots (from 2 large), sugar, ground coriander, ground turmeric, salt, cayenne or indian pure red-chile powder, vegetable oil, dried red chiles such as prik haeng, tamarind froma pliable block, water, fennel seeds, unsalted shelled roasted peanuts (10 1/2 oz), fresh lemongrass stalk (about 3/4 inch wide at base), 1 or 2 outer leaves discarded, onion, chopped, chopped peeled galangal (fresh or thawed frozen ), chopped peeled fresh ginger, ground coriander, cayenne or indian pure red-chile powder, vegetable oil, well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk (10 fl oz; not low-fat ), dark palm sugar or dark brown sugar, salt, water

turmeric, water, paneer (indian fresh cheese), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, spinach (about 1 lb), coarse stems discarded, garlic cloves, finely chopped, chopped peeled fresh ginger, ghee (this page) or vegetable oil, pearl onions, blanched and peeled, coriander seeds, toasted, cooled, and finely ground, indian red chile powder, asafetida powder, cinnamon stick, tomatoes, peeled and chopped

milk (skim to full), chinese noodles (or 1-2 falooda sev), rose water (or rooafzah), falooda seeds (or takmaria seeds) (optional), pista , kulfi (indian store, $5 for a quart) or plain kulfi ice cream (indian store, $5 for a quart)

frozen shrimp (large), turmeric powder, red chili powder (indian dried or cayenne, large pinch), salt (large pinch), fresh lime juice, tamarind pulp, boiling water, vegetable oil, red onion, peeled and thinly sliced, brown mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, tomatoes, chopped, garlic, minced, minced ginger, jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, curry leaves (frozen or fresh ), turmeric powder, ground coriander, chili powder (indian dried or cayenne), coconut milk, salt (to taste), handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish )

whole wheat flour (also called besan, sold in middle eastern, indian, and health food stores) or 1 cup cornmeal (also called besan, sold in middle eastern, indian, and health food stores) or 1 cup chickpea flour (also called besan, sold in middle eastern, indian, and health food stores), salt, olive oil (see the headnote), onion, thinly sliced (optional), fresh rosemary leaf (optional)

simple indian rice (boiled rice variety) leftover in fridge, onions sliced vertically in thin slices, green chilli chopped like buttons, dry red chillies, red chilli powder, roasted jeera (cumin seed) powder, indian mango pickle with masala, mustard oil (for that special tangy flavour), ice cubes, cold water, salt to taste, carrot sliced like florets (for decoration, can be omitted)

grated unsweetened coconut (dried ), water, basmati rice, diced (1/4 inch) peeled cored seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), fresh hot green chile such as thai or serrano, slit in half lengthwise, leaving stem end intact, mildly hot red indian chile powder, ground turmeric, ground cumin, whole-milk plain yogurt , whisked until smooth, coconut or canola oil, black mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fresh curry leaves, dried hot red indian chile

vegetable oil, black mustard seeds (available at east indian markets and some specialty foods shops) or yellow mustard seeds, grated peeled fresh gingerroot, turmeric, head of cauliflower (about 1 3/4 to 2 lb), cut into in small flowerets about 1 inch in diameter, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, chopped fresh coriander if desired

chicken breasts, curry paste , preferably korma (or another indian , but no thai paste), oil for the marinade (i use sunflower ), oil, onion , thinnly sliced, garlic cloves, chopped, grated fresh ginger, cinnamon stick, broken into 2 pieces, red chile, very finely chopped (optional), basmati rice , washed in several batches of water and drained, raisins, preferably white, canned chopped tomatoes including their juice, water, turmeric, cumin, salt, lime juice, brown sugar, bay leaf, tomatoes (do not use more), desicated unsweetened coconut, lime wedge, sour cream (optional)

red lentil , picked over (available at natural foods stores, east indian markets, and some supermarkets), onions, chopped, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced, grated peeled fresh gingerroot, ground cumin, ground coriander, chicken broth, drained canned tomato, vegetable oil, minced seeded fresh red chili (wear rubber gloves ) or 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes, cumin seed, turmeric, fresh coriander sprig, if desired (to garnish ), pappadams (available at east indian markets and specialty foods shops), vegetable oil (for frying the pappadams)

tomato paste, indian tandoori paste, lemon juice, natural yoghurt, chicken tenderloins, wooden skewers , soaked in water, natural yoghurt, julienne carrots, well drained, ground cumin, honey, fresh coriander, chopped, oil (for cooking ), cooked wild rice , for serving, indian bread , for serving

trout fillets, garlic cloves, green chilies, fresh desiccated coconut, fresh cilantro (washed and drained ), fresh mint (washed and drained ), limes , juice of, ground cumin, whole banana leaf, cut into 6 inch squares (available in indian grocery stores), salt, all-purpose flour, boiling water, vegetable oil, salt, frozen green peas (thawed ), fresh desiccated coconut, cumin seed, chopped ginger, vegetable oil, chopped cilantro, mango powder , available in indian stores (amachur), green chili (optional), salt, grated carrots, vegetable oil, mustard seeds, whole dried red chilies, asafetida powder (hing) (optional), fresh curry leaf (indian stores ), fresh cilantro leaves, rainbow chard leaves, olive oil, minced ginger

tender young collard greens , thoroughly soaked, washed, and dried, mustard oil, asafetida powder (only a pinch!), fine sea salt, dried red chilies (indian ,or you may use chile arbol), fresh green chilies (indian ,or use serranos), water

quail (split into half on the back bone ), yogurt, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, garam masala (available in indian stores), mustard oil (optional), lemon juice, orange food coloring (optional), cooked basmati rice pilaf, ground cumin, garam masala (available in indian stores), salt, dried fenugreek leaves (kassori methi), cayenne pepper, tomato puree, cream, cilantro, chopped, green chili pepper, finely chopped, butter, cumin seed, sugar, cooking apples, egg, all-purpose flour, cornflour, cold water, sugar, oil (for frying ), salt, baby spinach, chopped ginger, olive oil

vegetable drumsticks, washed and chopped into 2 inch pieces, ladyfingers, washed,ends trimmed and chopped, potatoes, peeled,washed ,cut into cubes and boiled until tender, chopped yams (commonly called suran in hindi ), chopped flat indian beans (commonly called guavar in hindi), white pumpkin, cubed (indian gourd) (optional), carrots, washed,peeled and cut into cubes (optional), green chilies, washed,ends trimmed and finely chopped, turmeric powder, red chili powder, oil, tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped, fenugreek seeds (methi), cumin seeds, fresh ginger, peeled,washed and finely chopped, fresh curry leaves, washed and torn (divided), gram flour, asafetida powder (commonly called as hing in hindi), water, salt, divided, tamarind pulp, divided, chopped fresh coriander leaves , for garnishing

ground whole wheat flour (preferably indian atta or king arthur whole-wheat), salt, olive oil, divided, water, ground cumin, sweet paprika, turmeric

fennel seeds, coriander seeds, plain yogurt, lightly packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, plus 3/4 cup whole leaves, kosher salt, frozen peas, thawed and drained, frozen edamame, thawed and drained (if you can tsp find these, or don tsp like them, substitute with an extra cup of peas), shallot, peeled and roughly chopped, garlic, peeled, extra-virgin olive oil, generous 1/4 cup chickpea flour (besan, available at indian stores; regular flour is a fine substitute), canola oil, for frying, pitas, halved, vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into large dice, english cucumber, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds

persian cucumbers, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 1 1/4 cups), fresh mint , leaves picked and minced (about 1/4 cup), garlic, minced, greek yogurt, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, new potatoes, kosher salt, canola oil, panch puran spice blend or bengali five spice blend, red onion, thinly sliced, freshly ground black pepper, be found at specialty asian and indian markets., fresh parsley , leaves picked (about 2 cups), fresh mint , leaves picked (about 1 cup), shallot, roughly chopped, zest and juice of 1 meyer lemon, garlic, ground lamb, baking soda, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, for greasing and drizzling, pomegranate molasses, stone-ground mustard, be found at specialty asian and indian markets, special equipment : 12 (10-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes