1. Put the chang dal in a saucepan and pour in enough water to cover by 2.5 cm/1 inch. Bring to the boil and spoon off the scum that has formed. 2. Add the turmeric, ground coriander, salt and curry leaves and simmer for 1 hour. The chang dal should be tender... - 35.0509

1. Heat the oil in a Balti pan or wok. Add the onions and mustard seeds and fry until the onions have softened. 2. Stir in the garlic, ginger and chilli powder and stir-fry for 1 minute. 3. Add the mushrooms and paneer and stir-fry for 2 minutes. 4. Stir in... - 34.9699

1. Grind the fennel seeds, cinnamon stick and peppercorns to a fine powder in a coffee grinder, spice mill or pestle and mortar. 2. Heat the oil in a Balti pan or wok, add the onions and stir-fry until softened. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1... - 35.6309

1. Put the prepared carrots, potatoes, French beans, peas and red pepper into a bowl of water until you are ready to cook them. 2. Heat the oil in a balti pan, karahi or deep frying pan, add the onions, mustard seeds and curry leaves and fry for about 3... - 36.1123

1. Put the split peas into a saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain the peas and keep warm. 2. Heat the oil in a Balti pan or wok, add the onion seeds and fry until they start popping. Add the onions and... - 31.7895

1. Put the garlic, ginger, ground coriander, cumin, cardamom, chilli powder, tomato puree (paste), 4 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro) into a bowl. Mix all the ingredients together. 2. Add the prawns (shrimp) to the bowl and leave... - 32.1215

1. To make the marinade, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Put the scallops into a bowl. Add the marinade and turn the scallops until they are well coated. Then cover and leave to marinate for 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator. 3. Heat the... - 35.1987

1. Heat the oil in a Balti pan or wok, add the cardamom pods and cumin seeds and fry until the seeds pop. 2. Stir in the onions and garlic and fry until golden brown. 3. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until brown. 4. Stir in the chilli powder,... - 35.8059

1. Heat the oil in a Balti pan or wok and fry the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and pomegranate seeds until they start popping. 2. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and chillies and stir-fry until the onions are golden brown. 3. Add the duck and stir-fry for 5... - 34.8649

1. Heat the oil in a Balti pan or wok, add the asafoetida, if using, and fry for about 10 seconds to burn off the smell of the asafoetida. Add the aniseed, ginger, chilli powder and turmeric and fry for 30 seconds. 2. Stir in the lentils and salt and add... - 33.4195

1. In a large bowl, mix together the tomato ketchup, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chilli powder, brown sugar, salt and fresh coriander and blend together really well, using a fork. Add the monkfish and coat it completely with the spice mixture.... - 36.5436

1. Heat the oil in a balti pan, karahi or deep frying pan and fry the okra, in batches for 3-5 minutes, until crisp and golden. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Set aside the frying pan with the remaining oil. 2. Wash the moong dhaal... - 36.9581

1. Brush the courgettes and red pepper with the olive oil, then place under a preheated grill for 5-7 minutes or until they are roasted. Set aside. 2. Heat the corn oil in a balti pan, karahi or deep frying pan, then fry the sliced onions until golden... - 38.7802

1. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan, add the curry leaves and onion seeds and fry for about 30 seconds. Add the potato and cauliflower florets and cook for 2 minutes, then add the red pepper and sprinkle with the salt. Turn the heat to very low,... - 33.6228

1. In a small bowl, mix together the fresh coriander, mint, salt, brown sugar and lemon juice. 2. Heat the butter with the oil in a balti pan, karahi or wok and fry the garlic, onion seeds and red chillies for about 1 minute. 3. Add the fresh coriander and... - 35.7616

1. Heat the oil in a balti pan, karahi or deep frying pan and fry the onions, onion seeds and curry leaves over a medium heat for about 2 minutes. 2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the ground coriander, garlic, chilli powder, turmeric, salt, lemon juice... - 37.019

1. To make the marinade, mix the ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Stir the monkfish into the bowl and leave to marinate for 1 hour. 3. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, add the okra and boil for 4—5 minutes. Drain well and cut into 1 cm/ 1/2... - 34.9684

1. Using a sharp knife, make cuts in several places in the skin and flesh of each quail joint. 2. Mix together the ginger, garlic, cumin, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, mint, salt and yogurt. Add the quail and coat in the sauce. 3. Cover and leave in the... - 36.1763

1. Soak the tamarind overnight in the water. Strain the soaked tamarind, keeping the liquid. 2. Put the tamarind, tomato puree (paste), sugar, ginger, garlic, salt and onion into a food processor or blender and mix to a smooth puree. Alternatively, mash the... - 33.5418

1. Bring 2 saucepans of water to the boil. Add the sweet potatoes to one and the okra to the other. Boil both vegetables for 4—5 minutes, then drain well. Cut the okra into 1 cm / 1/2 inch slices. Set aside both vegetables. 2. Heat the oil in a Balti pan or... - 33.8251

1. In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, garam masala, ground coriander, chilli powder, fresh coriander, garlic, corn oil and salt. 2. Pour the spice mixture over the chicken pieces, cover and leave to marinate for about 2 hours. 3. Meanwhile, make the sauce.... - 39.7828

Heat the oil in a wok or deep, round-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the onions or shallots, and the garlic and ginger pastes, and stir-fry for about a minute. Add all the dry spices and tomato paste, and cook, stirring, for another minute. Stir in the... - 45.5871

Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and saute until translucent. Add the tomato paste and all the spices, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the peppers and saute for a minute longer. Add the shrimp... - 40.1174

Trim any visible fat from the chicken. Wash and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. Heat the oil and butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and fry, turning once, for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides. Add the... - 44.5955

Cut the chicken into 3/4-inch cubes and set aside. Heat the oil in a wok or large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds or until the cumin starts to crackle. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes. Stir in the onion,... - 44.6853

1. If using fresh prawns, peel and de-vein them as described above; if using frozen, allow them to defrost completely, drain any excess liquid and pat the prawns dry with paper towels. 2. Wipe the mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice them thickly. 3. Heat... - 32.844

Heat the corn oil in a karahi or wok, add the mustard seeds and cook for about 30 seconds. Lower the heat. Whisk the tomato puree with the water. Add the ginger, garlic, ground coriander, garam masala, salt and brown sugar. Pour into the karahai or wok, and... - 43.0675

MAKING 1. In a large pan heat the oil. 2. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes until soft and creamy. 3. Add the aubergine saute with onions for another 5 minutes, adding the garlic and curry paste in the last 1 minute or so. 4. Stir in the sweet potato,... - 45.5621

1. Heat the oil in a Balti pan or wok, add the onions and stir-fry until golden brown. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. 2. Stir the courgettes (zucchini) and pomegranate seeds into the pan and stir-fry for 2 minutes. 3. Add the tomatoes,... - 31.2987

1. Put the ground coriander, yogurt, turmeric and salt into a bowl and stir together. Add the fish and prawns (shrimp) and leave to marinate for I hour. 2. Heat the oil in a Balti pan or wok, add the mustard seeds and fry until they start popping. 3. Add the... - 33.1198

1. Put all the ingredients except the oil and lime pickle into a food processor or blender and process until the mixture is chopped finely. Alternatively, finely chop the chicken, garlic, ginger, (bell) pepper and chillies, and mix together in a bowl with the... - 33.9061

GETTING READY 1) Take a bowl and mix the yogurt along with the curry paste. 2) Put the chicken in between two sheets of cling film and pound with the aid of a rolling pin until it resembles a £1 coin in thickness. 3) Place chicken in the marinade and allow... - 45.013

MAKING 1. In a large pan, heat oil, add onions and cook till soft, not browned; add aubergine and cook for five minutes 2. Add garlic and curry paste, sweet potato, carrot, beans and rice with about 700 ml water and coconut milk 3. Allow to boil, cover and... - 43.586

1. Slft the flour into a bowl and add the garam masala and mustard seeds. Make a well in the centre and gradually add the eggs, 1 tablespoon of oil and enough coconut milk to make a batter which has the consistency of thick cream. 2. Coat the strips of fish... - 32.9305

1. To make the koftas, put the onion, garlic and chilli into a food processor or blender and process until chopped finely. Add the garam masala, salt and lamb and process to combine the ingredients. Alternatively, finely chop the onion, garlic and chilli,... - 33.5938