Posts Tagged ‘Indian’

Simple Goan Chicken Curry

On Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
simplegoanchickencur This mild Indian-style dish is spicy rather than hot and relatively low-fat. Marinate the chicken slowly for more flavour. 1-2 hours preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 4 large skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp yellow or brown mustard seeds 1 large onion, sliced ...

South Indian Chicken Curry

On Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
south_indian_chicken Good curry depends on a good curry paste. Making your own from scratch will bring out the full fragrance of the spices and make your curry sing. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients For the masala paste 2.5cm/1in piece cinnamon stick 2 cardamom pods 2 ...

Gulab Jamun Veg

On Thursday, December 29th, 2011
gulabjambu These sticky-sweet deep-fried dough balls aren’t for those on a diet, but are an authentic Indian sweet. 1-2 hours preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 2 Ingredients For the dough balls 225g/8oz powdered milk 110g/4oz plain flour 1¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 350ml/12fl oz milk 25g/1oz butter, melted ...

Spinach and Cheese Samosas

On Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
spinach_and_cheese Surprise your party guests with these authentic Indian pastries – ideal served as canapés or as a starter. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 24 Ingredients For the pastry 375g/13oz plain flour 150g/5oz self-raising flour 125g/4½oz butter For the filling 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 red onions, finely ...

Naan Bread with Squash and Tahini Dip

On Saturday, December 10th, 2011
naan_bread_with_squash Hot and cool flavours make this dip so moreish. Perfect as the start to an Indian meal. Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 4-6 Ingredients For the naan bread 225g/8oz plain flour 2 tsp caster sugar pinch salt ½ tsp baking powder 125ml/4½fl oz milk 2 tbsp vegetable ...

Onion Bhaji

On Friday, December 9th, 2011
onionbhaji Homemade onion bhajis are well worth the effort, they’re great as a starter for an Indian feast. Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 free-range eggs 3 onions, sliced 120g/4oz plain flour 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cumin seeds 3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra ...

Vietnamese Beef Curry

On Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Vietnamese beef curry Cuisine: Vietnamese Serves: 4 Type: Easy-Curry Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 750g beef chuck steak, trimmed, cubed 1 large onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 long red chillies 2cm piece ginger, peeled, grated 2½ tablespoons curry powder 2 teaspoons caster sugar 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 carrots, sliced 400ml can coconut milk 400g can diced ...

Chicken Curry (Kari Ayam)

On Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Chicken curry (Kari ayam) Cuisine: Malaysian Serves: 4 Type: Curry Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil ½ small brown onion, finely chopped 3 cm piece of ginger, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 cinnamon quill 1 star anise ½ tsp cardamom seeds, crushed 2 sprigs of curry leaves 130 gm Indian curry powder (see note) 1 tbsp ...

Goan Fish Curry

On Monday, December 5th, 2011
Goan fish curry Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes Cuisine: Indian Healthy options: Diabetic-Egg free-Gluten free-Lactose free-Low carb-Low -cholesterol-Low fat-Low GI-Healthy Serves: 4 Type: Curry-Fish Ingredients 800g fish steaks (Sand Whiting fish) 1 tablespoon salt 200g fresh grated coconut 8 dried Kashmiri chillies 1 tbsp whole coriander seeds 6 cloves garlic 3cm piece of ginger 1 tsp peppercorn ...

Swordfish Kebabs with Wasabi Snake Beans and Rice

On Sunday, December 4th, 2011
Swordfish kebabs with wasabi snake beans & rice Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes Cuisine: Japanese-Asian-Modern Australian Serves: 4 Type: Fish-Easy-Seafood Ingredients Salt flakes 800g swordfish, cut into chunks 1 tsp finely grated lemongrass 2 tsp grated fresh ginger Handful fresh coriander, chopped finely 1 tbsp vegetable oil 600g snake beans 1 tbsp butter 2 tsp wasabi paste Steamed jasmine rice, to serve ...