…er-garlic paste and sauté until rawness disappears. Next, add the prepared spice paste and again sauté for a few seconds. Add the tomato puree and the whisked curds. Stir to mix well. Now, add all the remaining spice powders, sugar and kasuri methi. Stir and cook on medium heat until oil starts to separate. Add the fried baby potatoes; stir gently and add enough water depending on the consistency of the gravy you desire. Remember the potatoes will…
…ple to prepare but one must take care & keep in mind the tolerance to spice.. This Squid Ambot Tik is aromatic & flavorful & will tickle your tastebuds for more.. Enjoy J Ingredients : 1 kg fresh Squids 8 dry Kashmiri Chillies (discard stalks & seeds) 2 Onions (peeled & chopped) 2 fresh red Tomatoes (chopped) 2 tbsps. fresh Tamarind Paste 1 tbsps. fresh Ginger paste 2 tbsps. fresh Garlic paste 3 tbsps. Coriander pwd. 4 Pep…
…l. For this preparation, first some spices, then the prawns and lastly the spice paste is tempered in oil. The poppy seeds, fresh coconut and coconut milk help to thicken and form a smooth and creamy textured curry. The beautiful yellow color of the curry is due to the use of turmeric. This curry is very mildly spicy since it is made with minimal use of red chillies. The flavor is further enhanced in this curry recipe with white pumpkin. The flavo…
…er Salt to taste Vegetable Oil for deep frying. Procedure : To prepare the spice paste, combine red chilli pwd., turmeric pwd., garam masala pwd., ginger paste, garlic paste & salt in a sufficiently large bowl. Wash, drain the chicken pieces & mix them well in the spice paste. Marinate for about an hour or more in the fridge. Steam the marinated chicken pieces in a steamer till the chicken is cooked. Remove the steamed chicken pieces in an…
…you wish to prepare it for children, elderly and those who are exempt from spice. This preparation of Tamdi Bhaji requires a spice or two to accentuate the flavor and a generous amount of freshly scraped coconut to add freshness and moistness to this delectable vegetable. The vibrant and deep red of the gorgeous Rajgira, with the lacy impeccable white gratings of fresh coconut make it attractive enough to not only admire its beauty but to instantl…
…a herb but used as a vegetable in Indian cooking. The seeds are used as a spice and also included in preparing a number of sweet and savory cooking as well as baking. There are people who love methi and some who dislike it. Many are averse to it due to its subtle bitter taste. It imparts a strong, unique and distinctive flavor to any dish but should be added in moderation. A good way of including methi/fenugreek in your diet and encourage childre…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…ak Kashmiri chillies in warm water for about 10 mins. In a masala grinder, blend Kashmiri chillies along with the water in which it was soaked, coconut, cumin,coriander pwd., turmeric, ginger & garlic to a thick, smooth masala paste.Transfer the paste to a bowl. Put some water in the grinder & remove the masala water in another bowl. Reserve to use later. Lightly rinse the dry prawns & drain thoroughly. Now, wash & peel the raw man…
…me water till you achieve a fine paste. Transfer to a bowl & rinse the blender/grinder with some water add to the rice paste. In a sufficiently large dekchi/pan/pot, blend well the rice paste, thick & thin coconut juice together. Place the pot on the heat & keep stirring continuously on slow heat till the mixture starts bubbling. Add grated Goa pyramid jaggery & keep stirring till the mixture starts thickening. Then add sugar, boil…
…Procedure : Place all the above mentioned ingredients in a food processor/blender/grinder & process/blend on high speed until well combined. Turn the machine off & scrape down the mixture from the sides & base of the jar. Process again until the dip is smooth. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. To serve, pour out the hummus in a serving bowl & garnish with a sprinkling of paprika, cumin pwd.,& chopped parsley. Drizz…