Indian Carrot Curry (Gadjar Kari)
Heat the margarine in a large nonreactive pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, cardamom, curry powder, cloves and cayenne, and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the carrots and saute until lightly ... [... more]
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Pilaf Rice, Plain Fragrant
This plain, but gently fragrant rice can be served with various curries. It is made in almost every North indian home, with minor variations. It makes a nice change from boiled rice for special meals. Pulao is spelt as Pilaf or pilau in UK. ... [... more]
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Fragrant pilau rice
450g/1lb basmati rice (for a more authentic flavour and texture it is best not to use easy-cook rice; however, it will still work and be very tasty if you do) 2. Cook the onion in the butter for around 5 minutes until softened. Add the spices, ... [... more]
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Fragrant Coconut Rice
Put in the rice, tumeric, andsalt, and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk and stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat as lowas possible and let the rice cook undisturbed for 20 minutes. Source: Asian Vegetarian ... [... more]
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Fragrant Tofu Soba Noodle Soup
This is a veg-friendly adaptation of a recipe from fitness magazine. In a large saucepan over high heat, cook noodles according to package directions. When noodles are al dente, drain and rinse under cold water, swishing noodles to remove surface ... [... more]
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Fragrant Spinach Palav
This palav consists of a lovely combination of rice and spinach, mixed with herbs and spices. Keep a heavy and large skillet on heat and add 2 tblsp vegetable oil to it. When the oil becomes hot, add cloves, cumin seeds and cinnamon and fry for 1 ... [... more]
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Thandai Powder, A Fragrant, Indian, Milk Shake Mix
Thandai is a cool drink from North India. It is popular during the summer. It is a gently fragrant drink, very refreshing. The powder or 'mix' can be made in bulk and kept in a jar, perhaps in a fridge or freezer. This preserves the flavours for ... [... more]
Mamta's Kitchen |
Chickpea Biryani Rice (Pilaf)
This is a complete meal in itself combining rice, chick peas and mushroom. It is not very highly spiced and it is quite gently fragrant. Quantities are approximate. Serves 6 A can of chick peas or a large cup of boiled chick peas (amount is ... [... more]
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Egyptian dukkah
1. Toast all the seeds and almonds together in a hot dry pan. Keep stirring until fragrant. 3. To serve, dip the Turkish bread into the olive oil and then into the dukkah. 100g/4oz sesame seeds 100g/4oz blanched almonds 50g/2oz coriander ... [... more]
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Spiced lamb with fragrant fruity rice
1. Cook the rice according to packet instructions along with one chicken stock cube. 2. Heat the wine in a separate pan along with the fruit and mixed spice and cook for five minutes. 3. Add the cooked rice and stir to combine. Add the chopped ... [... more]
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Fragrant rice with crispy cabbage
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan until very hot. (CAUTION: hot oil is very dangerous. Do not leave unattended). 3. Heat the oil in a wok and add the chilli, prawns and soy sauce, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. 4. Deep-fry the pak choi for 1-2 .. [... more]
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Sesame Seared Salmon and Fragrant Rice
1. Put all the ingredients for the rice in a pan and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the rice is tender. 2. Add all the dressing ingredients into a bowl and whisk together. 1/2 salmon fillet, cut into 1 cm slices 1 tsp ginger, grated 3 cardamon ... [... more]
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