MAKING 1) In a mixing bowl, mix the grated cucumber, salt, pepper and coriander together and refrigerate until chilled. 2) Soak the rice in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold running water. 3) In a saucepan, add the rice, 4 cups cold... - 46.4687

To make the kebabs: In a food processor, combine the cilantro, lemon juice, water, garlic, curry paste, oil, and salt. Process until smooth. Divide the mixture between 2 medium bowls. Add the shrimp to one bowl and toss to coat. Add the mushrooms, peppers,... - 45.2617

MAKING 1. Take a non-stick frying pan and place it on low heat. 2. Pour cumin in the pan, allow it to be hot; meanwhile stir constantly so that it should not be burned. 3. Take a large bowl and mix in it cucumbers, yogurt, coriander, scallions and... - 42.2706

MAKING 1. In a vessel add chillies and bhopla together. 2. Add salt and cook over a low fire till tender. Do not add water. 3. Take off from fire and mash until it forms a smooth paste. 4. Add curd and mix together. 5. Add sugar and combine together. 6. In a... - 43.0718

1. Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. To make the raita, snip the ends off the garlic and shallots, toss them lightly in olive oil and roast in the oven for 15 mins or so, until soft. Squeeze the flesh out of the skins and blend in a food processor. Add the... - 38.6805

MAKING 1. In a bowl mix capsicum, curd, salt, sugar and coriander leaves. 2. Sprinkle garam masala and chilli powder over it. 3. In a skillet heat 1 tablespoon ghee and toss in cumin seeds. 4. When seeds stop spluttering, add curd. SERVING 5. Serve hot. - 37.4232

MAKING 1. Hold brinjal over open or gas flame to char till the skin turns black and wrinkled. 2. Run under cold water. Peel and mash the brinjal to a paste. 3. In a bowl mix brinjals, curds, salt, sugar and chillies. 4. In a skillet heat 1 tblsp oil. Add... - 39.6458

MAKING 1. In a bowl mix together curds, cucumber, ginger, tomato, sugar and salt. 2. In a skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil and toss in mustard and asafoetida. 3. When they stop spluttering add curd. SERVING 4. Serve garnished with coconut and coriander leaves. - 39.6634

MAKING 1. In a pan boil drumsticks till soft. Discard the inner soft pith of drumsticks and keep aside. 2. In a bowl mix all ingredients except coriander leaves and cumin and stir to mix. 3. In a skillet heat 1 teaspoon oil and toss in cumin seeds. 4. When... - 36.8063

GETTING READY 1) Prepare the ingredients. MAKING 2) Mix together the beetroot, yogurt, pepper and some salt. 3) In a small saucepan, heat the oil - it helps to angle the pan so all the oil collects at the bottom. 4) Add the mustard seeds and, as they start... - 36.4837

GETTING READY 1) Prepare the ingredients. MAKING 2) Mix together the beetroot, yogurt, pepper and some salt. 3) In a small saucepan, heat the oil - it helps to angle the pan so all the oil collects at the bottom. 4) Add the mustard seeds and, as they start... - 37.413

MAKING 1. In a large bowl, beat the yogurt until smooth and thick in consistency. 2. Add the beetroot and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Mix well 3. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. FINALIZING 4. In a small skillet, heat the oil... - 40.6241

GETTING READY 1) Peel the cucumber and grate it coarsely. 2) Squeeze out the excess water from the grated coconut. 3)... - 29.6714

MAKING 1. In a large bowl, beat the yogurt until smooth and thick in consistency. 2. Add the potatoes and season with salt. Mix well 3. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. FINALIZING 4. In a small skillet, heat the oil over a medium flame. 5.... - 42.7755

In a bowl, mix together the curry paste and yogurt. Stir in the chicken cubes, coating them well in the mixture. Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Mix together all the ingredients for the raita and set aside. Place the marinated chicken on a... - 30.3108

Place the colocasia stems in 2 cups of water and allow to cook till soft. Drain and discard the water. Place the colocasia stem pieces in a large bowl. Add the ground masala to it and mix well. Whisk the sugar well and add to the stems in the bowl. Also add... - 34.5093

GETTING READY 1) Wash lamb and place on paper towels. MAKING 2) Slice lamb into 1/2-inch cubes. 3) In a pan, add oil and heat. 4) Add and lightly brown 2 cloves garlic. 5) Add the lamb and brown well and lower heat. 6) Add onion, keeping aside 1/4 cup for... - 41.5592

• Remove the fine core slices from the water and buttermilk solution and place them in a large bowl. • Whisk the curds along with the sugar and pour it over the slices. Also add the ground masala and mix well. • Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a... - 30.9164

1. Beat the yogurt with the sugar, salt, green chillies, fresh coriander and mint, then beat in the measured water. Turn into a serving bowl and stir in the mooli and carrots. 2. To make the dressing, heat the oil in a small saucepan, add the curry leaves,... - 36.0366

Set the prepared aubergine and onion dice to one side. Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan and fry the onion seeds for about 30 seconds before adding the curry leaves, dried red chillies and garlic cloves. Fry these for another minute, lowering the heat,... - 44.2987

MAKING 1. In a saucepan, place the spinach leaves and dill and add a tablespoon of water Place the pan over a medium flame and blanch the spinach for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. 2. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Place the spinach on a paper towel pat... - 38.419

To make the raita, combine the mango, yogurt, cilantro, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of the cayenne in a small bowl. Set aside. Combine the flour, curry powder, the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, and the remaining pinch of cayenne on a piece of wax... - 34.6929

1. Prepare raita. 2. Combine bulgur, tomato, and lemon juice in a small bowl. 3. Bring broth to a boil and pour over bulgur mixture. Let stand 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. 4. Preheat broiler. 5. Combine bulgur mixture, lamb, and next 6 ingredients... - 34.8132

1. Preheat the oven to 350° 2. In a medium-size bowl, stir together the lentils, onion, garlic, salt and spices. Stir in half of the bread crumbs. With wet hands, shape the lentil mixture into 8 patties. 3. Spread the remaining bread crumbs on a plate. One... - 33.6233

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Gently fry the shallots, garlic and the cubes of beef for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is evenly browned all over. 2. Blend together the curry paste and stock. Add the mixture to the beef and stir to... - 38.5307

Heat the oil in a large heavy-based frying pan or saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the onions and bay leaf, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions brown. Add the chicken and cumin seeds and stir continually until the meat is seared on all... - 36.1439

GETTING READY 1) Heat oil in a skillet and deep fry the chicken pieces on all sides till they turn golden brown. 2) Put the chicken in a bowl and remove skin and bones. Cut the meat into small chunks. Keep aside. MAKING 3) In the remaining oil add onions and... - 48.1354

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the onion, peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaves, cook, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes light brown. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring frequently,... - 43.7173

MAKING 1) In a pan, add half the amount of oil and heat. 2) Add onion and garlic and fry till onion turns transparent. 3) Add the ginger and coconut and lower heat, to cook gently for 2 minutes. 4) Add in the curry powder, stock, and seasoning and allow to... - 44.9687

MAKING 1) In a large heavy pot, over medium-high heat, heat oil and sauté lamb cubes in it in small batches until browned. 2) Transfer the cubes to a bowl and keep aside. 3) Add onions, garlic, ginger, apples, and bananas to the remaining oil. 4) Add in more... - 45.8629

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until light brown. 2. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in ginger, peppercorns, bay leaves, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, and almonds;... - 44.829

Drain the lentils, rinse with fresh water, drain again, and set aside. In a deep pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until golden brown. Lower the heat. Add the garlic and ginger pastes, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Stir in all the dry... - 48.4574

Prepare the tandoori murgi chicken and keep it warm. Heat the butter in a large, nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and ginger pastes and saute for a few seconds. Stir in all the rest of the ingredients, except the cream and water... - 46.1494

Wash the fish, cut into pieces a little smaller than 2 inches, and pat dry. Place in a mixing bowl with the garlic and ginger pastes, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside for a few minutes. In the meantime, heat a small, shallow pan over medium heat... - 46.5495

In small bowl, combine yogurt, steak sauce, mint, paprika, red pepper and garlic. Place chicken pieces in glass dish; coat with yogurt mixture. Cover; chill 1 hour, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from marinade. Grill chicken over medium heat for 30 to... - 37.185

GETTING READY 1)Wash the potatoes nad eggplant. 2)Slice the potatoes thinly and cut the eggplant into 1 in cubes. 3) Finely chop the green peppers. ... - 48.5063

Rub the fish with the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt, and set aside. Place the coconut cream, coconut milk, and water in a blender and let soak for 5 minutes. Add the coriander and cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, chili pepper (if using), and sugar. Blend to a... - 46.6213

Pick over and rinse the lentils or split peas. Place the water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the lentils and cook until soft but not mushy. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a wok or any round-bottomed pan over medium... - 48.4036

Pick over and rinse the split peas. In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the split peas. Lower the heat and simmer until the peas are soft but not mushy. Remove from the heat and drain. Set aside. Heat the oil in a... - 47.9152

Heat sufficient oil in a round-bottomed pan or wok over medium heat. Fry the sliced onions until golden brown and crisp. Spread over paper towels to drain off the excess oil. Place the yogurt, ricotta cheese, almonds, and fried onions (saving a few to... - 45.8125

Place the tomato paste, yogurt, all the dry ground spices, ginger paste, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, and drain again. Set aside. Heat the oil and butter in a wok or a deep pan over... - 47.4016

For a marinade, mix 1 tbsp oil, the Patak's paste, yogurt, crushed pepper and mint sauce in a bowl. Smear this marinade onto the lamb. Cover it with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Take the lamb out of the fridge; rest for 30 minutes. Preheat the... - 47.532

Place the yogurt, cardamom, ginger, garlic, and almonds in a blender and blend to a smooth paste. Set aside. In a wide-based, nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the lamb, onions, bay leaves, and cloves, and stir-fry for 10 minutes or until the... - 46.6348

Cut the fish fillets into small pieces (a little smaller than 2 inches each). Place in a mixing bowl and add the ginger and garlic pastes, lemon juice, salt, and chili powder or paprika. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 30-40 minutes. Soak the dry coconut... - 46.0235

1. Breasts between sheets of baking parchment or ding film (plastic wrap). Pound them with the flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten them. 2. Mix together the curry paste, oil, sugar, ginger and cumin in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over... - 38.3109

MAKING 1. In a medium casserole or stock pot, heat the oil over a medium flame. 2. Add the onion and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until soft and translucent. 3. Add the chicken pieces and sauté them with the onions for a 3 to minutes until they are lightly... - 43.2485

1. Prepare all the vegetables and set aside on a heatproof dish. Preheat the grill. 2. Heat the oil in a small saucepan and start by adding the fenugreek leaves, the curry leaves, the crushed dried red chillies and a little salt. Stir-fry over a moderate heat... - 40.632

MAKING 1) In a 3-pint casserole, put the butter or margarine along with the onion. 2) On high power, cook for 3 minutes or until the onion becomes shiny. Remember to stir occasionally in between. 3) To this, add the rice and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. 4)... - 44.5422

GETTING READY 1) In a grinder, grind the garlic and ginger with a little water until pureed. MAKING 2) In a medium saucepan with lid, heat the oil or ghee, add mustard and cumin seeds, allow to splutter. 3) Stir in the curry leaves, then the onion and saute... - 48.8605

GETTING READY 1. In a small food processor jar, combine garlic, ginger and a teaspoon of water. Grind to a paste. 2. Remove and keep aside until required. MAKING 3. In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, heat the oil or ghee over a medium flame. 4. When hot,... - 48.5818

Rice To prepare the rice, first wash it in various changes of water until the water runs clear. This removes the starches which would otherwise make the rice grains stick together. Cook in a rice-cooker, the manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, wash... - 47.9016