Paneer Butter Masala
Oct10

Paneer Butter Masala

  Ingredients •500 gms paneer, cut into ½ -in cubes •3 Tbsp ghee/oil •2 C hot water + a pinch salt + ¼ Tsp turmeric powder •2 inch ginger •2 green chilies •½ C cashews soaked in water for 1 hour •½ C water •4 Tbsp butter •2 bay leaves •4 whole cloves •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •1½ C tomato puree •2 Tsp coriander powder •1 Tsp turmeric powder •1 Tsp paprika •1½ Tsp garam masala •1½ Tsp salt •1 Tsp crushed kasoori methi (dried...

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Potato & Okra in Yogurt Sauce
Oct02

Potato & Okra in Yogurt Sauce

  Ingredients Vegetables: • 4 Tbsp Ghee/oil for pan frying • 1 Tsp cumin seeds • 1½ Tsp turmeric powder • 2 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut in cubes • 300 gm okra cut into 1-in pieces • ¾ Tsp salt Yogurt Sauce: • 3 C yogurt • ½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder • ½ Tsp garam masala • ½ Tsp paprika • ¾ Tsp salt Preparation 1. Heat 2 Tbsp of ghee/oil in pan over moderate heat. Add the cumin seeds when they darken add half of the...

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Potato Pakora with Dried Pomegranate Seeds
Apr12

Potato Pakora with Dried Pomegranate Seeds

Pomegranate seeds, used predominantly in North Indian cooking, are dried from wild pomegranate or daru that grow in the Himalayan foothills. The pleasantly sour flavors of the seeds are best for complementing potatoes and other starchy vegetables. Potato slices are handsomely jacketed in a medium-consistency batter that puts a crunchy crust on the soft potatoes. The food processor crushes the seeds while whisking the batter until it...

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Shredded cucumbers in Smooth Mint-Flavored Yogurt
Apr09

Shredded cucumbers in Smooth Mint-Flavored Yogurt

There are so many ways to make this, India’s most popular raita, that I am presenting two of my favorite recipe variations. In this one, we discover how mint and cucumbers were made for each other. With a touch of lemon or lime zest, you have one of the most refreshing salads possible. Though avocado oil is not available in India, I find it perfect for delicate salads and raitas. You must use crisp, seedless young cucumbers. If all...

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Cauliflower and potato Surprise

Although this was one of four cauliflower and potato vegetables served at a recipe testing banquet, it was unanimously voted the favorite. It is indeed popular through out much of North India, this version a long-time secret from the Shashi gupta family of Kurukshetra. I noticed that although undeniably rich, it is always one of the first to disappear at holiday dinners. I often use homemade yogurt, or good commercial yogurt like...

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