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Title: Indian food
Post by: rachel89 on April 28, 2015, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: rachel89 on April 28, 2015, 07:48:00 PM
Does anyone really like Indian food and have a recipe so I won't have to buy curry sauce in a jar?
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: Jill F on April 28, 2015, 07:54:00 PM
Post by: Jill F on April 28, 2015, 07:54:00 PM
Have you tried Epicurious or any of Madhur Jaffrey's cookbooks?
Recently I made Korma, Makhani and Tikka Masala from adapting/modifying recipes from these sources. I tend to mess with things.
Next week I'm making Lamb Do Piaza. I shall report on whether it came out well or not. I'm thinking of using a mandoline on the onions.
Recently I made Korma, Makhani and Tikka Masala from adapting/modifying recipes from these sources. I tend to mess with things.
Next week I'm making Lamb Do Piaza. I shall report on whether it came out well or not. I'm thinking of using a mandoline on the onions.
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: rachel89 on April 28, 2015, 08:06:23 PM
Post by: rachel89 on April 28, 2015, 08:06:23 PM
i love Korma! I just eat to much of it. I usually like spicy though, it seems to agree with me better for some weird reason (for some reason, I'm different ffrom mos people in this way. If I have a cheese pizza I can be sick as a dog, but if I have a 5-alarm curry I feel fine ???
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: Laura_7 on April 28, 2015, 08:35:01 PM
Post by: Laura_7 on April 28, 2015, 08:35:01 PM
You could try making some flatbread in a pan, its quite easy.
It just needs some flour, salt and water ( and maybe some oil), let it stand for 30 min, then make some round flat doughs either with a stick or put some dough in a hot pan and flatten it with a wooden scoop. The pan should be quite warm (don't let it get too hot), no oil is used. Turn in time, it should have brown not black spots :).
Some lentils with onions, and further spices to taste, goes well with this, for example.
hugs
It just needs some flour, salt and water ( and maybe some oil), let it stand for 30 min, then make some round flat doughs either with a stick or put some dough in a hot pan and flatten it with a wooden scoop. The pan should be quite warm (don't let it get too hot), no oil is used. Turn in time, it should have brown not black spots :).
Some lentils with onions, and further spices to taste, goes well with this, for example.
hugs
Title: Indian food
Post by: iKate on June 07, 2015, 02:00:16 PM
Post by: iKate on June 07, 2015, 02:00:16 PM
I use the spice mix packets from the Indian store... Sorry I thought everyone did that? :)
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: Jill F on June 07, 2015, 02:08:49 PM
Post by: Jill F on June 07, 2015, 02:08:49 PM
I have a dedicated coffee bean grinder that I use for spices as well as a mortar/pestle. I roast, mix and grind everything to order.
There's an Indian store? Good to know, I'll have to look for one.
There's an Indian store? Good to know, I'll have to look for one.
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: Laura_7 on June 07, 2015, 02:16:51 PM
Post by: Laura_7 on June 07, 2015, 02:16:51 PM
Quote from: Jill F on June 07, 2015, 02:08:49 PM
I have a dedicated coffee bean grinder that I use for spices as well as a mortar/pestle. I roast, mix and grind everything to order.
Fresh made is best :)
hugs
Title: Indian food
Post by: iKate on June 08, 2015, 07:17:29 AM
Post by: iKate on June 08, 2015, 07:17:29 AM
Quote from: Jill F on June 07, 2015, 02:08:49 PM
I have a dedicated coffee bean grinder that I use for spices as well as a mortar/pestle. I roast, mix and grind everything to order.
There's an Indian store? Good to know, I'll have to look for one.
Yeah around here it,s subzi mandi or Patel brothers. I think next time I will go in a sari or shalwar.
Not only food but they also have almond oil, Amla oil (if you use that) and fair and lovely cream.
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: DriftingCrow on August 18, 2015, 07:38:45 PM
Post by: DriftingCrow on August 18, 2015, 07:38:45 PM
Check out Craftsy's class on Indian Curries: http://www.craftsy.com/class/indian-curries-the-basics-and-beyond/4956
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: schwarzwalderkirschtort on November 15, 2015, 10:02:43 AM
Post by: schwarzwalderkirschtort on November 15, 2015, 10:02:43 AM
i'll have to keep an eye on this topic, since i've been looking for a good vegetarian korma recipe for aaagesss. i'm addicted to korma. it's a gift to life.
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: Laura_7 on November 15, 2015, 01:16:16 PM
Post by: Laura_7 on November 15, 2015, 01:16:16 PM
Quote from: schwarzwalderkirschtort on November 15, 2015, 10:02:43 AM
i'll have to keep an eye on this topic, since i've been looking for a good vegetarian korma recipe for aaagesss. i'm addicted to korma. it's a gift to life.
What about this ?
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/60598/vegetarian-korma/
you might use some organic ingredients... it might even taste better...
and some herbs to taste...
*hugs*
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: schwarzwalderkirschtort on February 22, 2016, 06:09:19 PM
Post by: schwarzwalderkirschtort on February 22, 2016, 06:09:19 PM
I did some looking around, and recently a middle eastern food store opened near me so I can buy yummy Indian treats again :P
I picked up some Paneer to make Saag Paneer (one of my favourites) although I may be allergic to mustard, which is pretty important for the Saag...
I picked up some Paneer to make Saag Paneer (one of my favourites) although I may be allergic to mustard, which is pretty important for the Saag...
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: davina61 on April 02, 2017, 02:28:14 PM
Post by: davina61 on April 02, 2017, 02:28:14 PM
I do my own from scratch,have 3 recipe books but the best one the wife still has. did a nice veggie curry the other week and still have a pot in freezer .Having trouble finding some stuff like mustard oil and fenugreek seeds
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: LilyMelody on August 08, 2017, 07:50:57 AM
Post by: LilyMelody on August 08, 2017, 07:50:57 AM
Any onion bhaji recipes?
Title: Re: Indian food
Post by: davina61 on August 09, 2017, 04:18:44 PM
Post by: davina61 on August 09, 2017, 04:18:44 PM
yes but called Pakoras , you can use any veg. Favourites are cauliflower, onion, aubergine , spinach leaves ect
serves 4
6 tbsp. gram flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp white cumin seeds
1 tsp pomegranate seeds
300 ml/1/2 pint water
finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 sift flower into large mixing bowl
2 add salt, chilli powder, cumin, and pomegranate and blend
3 pour in water and beat to a smooth batter
4add coriander and mix
5 dip veg in batter and deep fry .
dip in yogurt or riata
serves 4
6 tbsp. gram flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp white cumin seeds
1 tsp pomegranate seeds
300 ml/1/2 pint water
finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 sift flower into large mixing bowl
2 add salt, chilli powder, cumin, and pomegranate and blend
3 pour in water and beat to a smooth batter
4add coriander and mix
5 dip veg in batter and deep fry .
dip in yogurt or riata