This is a great mildly spiced ,Indian style chicken served on toast ,British style. I feel this is a creation made during Britsh rule in India ,referred to as the “British Raj”. It would make a great appetizer with cocktails or a light lunch. I have seen this served as part of a high tea. [...]
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This great chicken curry is a specialiality of South India where the food can reach heights of spice and flavor. The addition of Cashews tames the spiciness and offers a creaminess. The beauty of Indian cusine is that the flavor intensifies with keeping ,so ,this dish is ideal make to ahead Simply garnish with cashews prior [...]
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Rohan Josh gets its name from its rich red appearance derived from ground red chillis used in abundance. If this is too hot for your taste use a combination of Paprika and Cayenne in a proportion of your choice. Serve this dish along a dish of steamed basmati rice . Source Madhur Jaffrey Serves 4-6 [...]
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This dish is typical of Portugese -Indian cooking from the beautiful coast of Goa. It is an incredibly spicy dish ,but, has been modified greatly here by Madhur Jaffrey,she reduced the chilli powder from 4 teaspoons to half a teaspoon, so ,really ,the chilli powder addition is completley up to your family’s tolerance. serves 3-4 [...]
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Murgh Pakore ,or spicy chicken fritters,was one of the favorite snacks in the time of British rule in India and is greatly enjoyed today ,especially with tea instead of something sweet. When deep frying these delicious morsels be sure not to over crowd the frying pan,causing the temperature of the oil to drop . This [...]
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These crisp pan fried prawns,also known as shrimp are a deligt from the creative mind and cooking Master,Sanjeev Kapoor. I love cooking prawns,they are simply quick to prepare,delicious and always a crowd pleaser. Serve these as an appetizer,they are great finger food. 12-16 medium sized prawns,shelled,deveined and dried 1 inch piece ginger 6-8 cloves garlic [...]
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It is funny how Indian cusine has so many kebabs, but believe me each is very different and so flavorful with toasted spices. Truely one of the tricks I learned early on in my mother’s kitchen was to toast and grind my spices as close to using as possible, believe it is makes all the [...]
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I love this recipe from Madhur Jaffrey as traditionally Tandoori is cooked in a Tandoor oven , but these fabulous morsels are cooked in a skillet. Plus the marinade doubles up as a sauce. If serving these as an appitizer, simply serve the sauce on the side. Serves 4 as a snack 4 tablespoons plain [...]
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Prawn Varuwal is a simple Indian , crisp shrimp ,pan fried till golden and crisp. The inspiration for this winner came from the famed Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor. The presence of both tamarind and lemon juice gives these shrimp a spicy, tangy flavor. Serve this as an appetizer for 4 or a main course for 2. 16 [...]
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This recipe comes from the great chef Hemant Mathur. It is spicy and deliciously tender with a fantastic savory crust , all thanks to the thickened yoghurt. Be sure to drain the yoghurt at least 2 hours prior to using to achieve the true texture of the chops. 8-10 lamb rib chops, about 2 lbs [...]
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