1859 indian hors doeuvres Recipes

recipe number 1, urad dahl flour, rice flour, water as needed, salt, cooked rice ( helps with fermenatation ), yeast, recipe number 2, urad dal- white, rice ravva ( indian cream of rice, rice suji), urand dahl and rice to be in a ratio of 1:2, fenugreek seeds- which may help with the fermentation process, salt, baking powder

onion flakes, water, crabmeat, drained, dry bread crumbs, parsley flakes, dry mustard, pepper, cayenne pepper, eggs, lightly beaten, oil or more as needed

how to estimate food quantities, source : catering handbook by edith weiss, all good quantity cook books will indicate the size of the portions, and all packaged food items indicate the total weight of the package. ultimately, it is for the caterer to determine if the portions indicated are what he wishes to serve, if not, then he must make the necessary adjustments. the size of the portion should be determined by, occasion, time of service, age and sex of guests (young, old , all men, etc.), appearance of the portion on the plate (or in the package)., teenagers eat more than any other age group. they eat practically anything and everything, and the spicier the better., people from their mid-twenties to mid-fifties have sophisticated tastes. they are apt to eat in moderation and good taste., people past sixty eat much the same as the middle group , except for a lessening of the sharp and spicy foods., when hors d oeuvres are to be served, the following outline suggests a suitable number, all of which are considered generous servings, at a four-hour reception , regardless of the starting time - 12 per guest., cocktail hour , to be followed by dinner - four per guest., wedding reception , from 2:30 to 5:30 - eight per guest., cocktail reception , from 3:00 to 6:00 - eight to ten per guest., all other occasions , estimate four per guest per hour for the first two hours, and two per hour after that., these figures include both hot and cold hors d oeuvres and canapes., do not include relishes and dips., self-service vs. served, sometimes when guests serve themselves they tend to be very generous; at other times they may be very timid. for a self-service buffet allow slightly more than if the same buffet is to be served by waiters. guests do not al ways take more themselves, but since they do not always know how to serve properly, more food is wasted., hors d oeuvres, when calculating quantities for an hors d oeuvres only cocktail party, figure approximately 12 pieces per person for the first hour (8 hot, 4 cold) and 6 pieces per person every hour past the first hour., hors d oeuvre only cocktail party : number of people x 12 hdv for first hour number of people x 6 hdv for every hour there after., example, hour cocktail party for 25 guests you will need approximately 450 pieces of hors d oeuvres, guests x 12 hors d oeuvres = 300 pieces hors d oeuvres for the first hour, guests x 6 hors d oeuvres = 150 pieces hors d oeuvres for the second hour, hors d oeuvre before dinner : number of people x 6 hdv for 1 to 1 and a half hour service, example, hour cocktail service before dinner for 25 guests you will need approximately 150 pieces, salads and side dishes, when calculating quantities for salads and side dishes, please figure approximately 5 oz per person if you are serving multiple salads and / or side dishes. if you are serving only 1 salad or side dish, please figure approximately 1/2 a lb per person. use the following chart to figure out quantities., side dish or salad, number of guests x .50 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .50 = 5 lb needed, multiple side dishes or salads: number of guests x .30 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .30 = 3 lb needed, entrees and first courses, when calculating quantities for a first course, please estimate 2-4 oz of protein per person., example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for an entree., x 1/2 lb = 5 lb salmon needed, example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for a first course., x 1/4 lb = 2.5 lb salmon needed, source : cook s fresh market

bone-in sirloin pork roast , about 4 lb, boned and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, red bell peppers, seeded , deribbed, and cut into 1-inch squares, sweet onions , such as walla walla or vidalia, cut into 1-inch chunks, skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes, vegetable oil cooking spray, indian spice paste, garlic, curry powder, kosher salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, water

salmon fillets, onions, garlic cloves, coconut milk, chopped tomatoes, indian spices (garam massala, or a mix of you own favourite spices), salt and pepper, olive oil

chickpeas (not canned ), salt, chopped onions, garlic cloves, butter, chopped ginger (finely chopped or put in food processor), chopped tomatoes, skins removed (to be processed in 1/2 tomato portions at a time), green onion, chopped, tomato paste, potatoes, cut into chunks, chana masala (optional), dry crushed red pepper, garam masala (found in indian stores or ethnic food section), turmeric, water

whole spice blend (optional), cinnamon sticks (3-inches), green cardamom pods, black peppercorns, bay leaf, curry, vegetable oil ( or canola oil), onion , sliced thin, garlic , pureed in a minichopper with 1 tbsp water (about 2 tbsp), fresh ginger , pureed in a minichopper with 1-2 tsp water, top sirloin or boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, or 6 chicken thighs, skinned, or 1 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, table salt, tomatoes (canned), chopped , plus 1 tbsp juice, or 2/3 cup crushed tomato, or 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, spinach (1 1/2 lb), stemmed , thoroughly washed, and chopped coarse (optional), chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional), water, jalapeno chile , stemmed and cut in half through the stem end, indian split peas (channa dal), or 4 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, or 4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, or 1 cup green peas, chopped fresh cilantro leaves (use the lesser amount if you ve already added the optional cilantro)

plain yogurt, chopped seeded cucumber, chopped onion, chopped seeded fresh jalapeno chile pepper, snipped fresh mint, ground cumin, bottled minced garlic, salt, lean ground beef, indian flat bread

cottage cheese, creme fraiche, indian spices mixed to taste, roma tomato, sweet yellow onion, kalonji seeds

canola oil, brown onion, chopped, garlic, crushed, fresh ginger, grated, mild indian curry paste, vegetable stock, diced tomato, red capsicum, cut into 3 cm pieces, red lentils, rinsed and drained, cauliflower, cut into florets, frozen corn kernels, chickpeas, rinsed and drained, pappadums, tub of low fat natural yogurt, chopped fresh mint leaves, steamed basmati rice to serve

kilo (2 lb) eggplant, cut into cubes approx. 1 1/2 cm, salt, olive oil, chopped celery stalks, chopped onions, good wine vinegar, mixed with, teasp. sugar, canned tomatoes, drained, tomato puree, gren olives without pits, cut lengthwise, rinse and drain, capers, anchovis, rinsed and mushed with mortar and pestle, freshly ground black pepper, pine nuts

bacon ( cut in half ), whole water chestnuts, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, toothpicks

ground beef, sweet sausage, velveeta cheese, cut up, worchestershire sauce, oregano, garlic salt, loaves of party rye bread

bacon, bleu cheese (about 3.6oz.) or any cheese you like ( is best because it doesn tsp melt out the sides as much), jalapeno, sliced, green olives (i use the queen, pimento stuffed), toothpicks , soaked in hot water

prepared horseradish, boursin cheese, whole wheat crackers, triscuit crackers

hot sausage hors d oeuvres, ground chuck, italian sausage, oregano, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, processed cheese spread, velveeta ), loaves party rye bread, brown and drain ground chuck and italian sausage, add spices. cube cheese and stir into meat until melted. spread approximately 1 tbsp of mixture on each piece of bread. place single layer of cookie sheet. cover with foil. bake at 350of. for 15 minutes. serve hot.

plain yogurt, cumin seeds, carrots, chopped fresh mint leaves, chicken wings (12 to 14), coarse salt, water, garam masala (indian spice mix) such as frontier brand, vegetable oil

very young broiling chickens (about 2 - 2 1/4 lb each), unseasoned natural meat tenderizer, lemon juice, garlic, chopped fresh ginger root, ground roasted cumin seeds, ground cardamom, red pepper, tandoori coloring , or 1 tbsp paprika, plain yogurt, usli ghee ,indian vegetable shortening, or light vegetable oil for basting