by Admin | Dec 27, 2024 | Legumes
Serves 4 to 6 Any purée or souplike dish of spiced lentils, thin or thick, hotly or mildly spiced, is called dal. The variations on this theme are endless. • 1 cup lentils • 1 qt. water • 1 tsp. salt • 2 Tbs. peeled and grated fresh ginger • ¼ tsp. ground turmeric •...
by Admin | Dec 25, 2024 | Sauces
Serves 6 to 8 • 2 lbs. ripe, red tomatoes • 2 Tbs. butter • 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed • 1 tsp. black pepper • ½ tsp. crushed saffron threads • ¼ tsp. thyme • salt to taste • ¼ cup heavy cream 1. Put the tomatoes under a broiler and turn them often until they are...
by Admin | Dec 24, 2024 | Side Dishes
Serves 6 • 2 lbs. potatoes • 2 tsp. ground turmeric • 1 Tbs. Garam Masala • 2 tsp. salt • ½ tsp. ground cumin • ½ tsp. black pepper • ⅓ cup yogurt • 3 Tbs. butter • 2 bay leaves • 1 tsp. crushed dried red pepper • 1 tsp. sugar 1. Peel the potatoes and cut them in...
by Admin | Dec 22, 2024 | Main Courses
Serves 6 to 8 So called because of its color, but red-hot from the seasoning point of view. Don’t be frightened off because it’s truly delcious, but on the other hand, this isn’t the curry to start with if you’ve never made one before and are unaccustomed to spicy...
by Admin | Dec 18, 2024 | Side Dishes
Serves 6 to 8 • 2 lbs. eggplant • 3 to 4 cups Akni • 2 Tbs. ground coriander • 1½ tsp. salt • ½ tsp. ground black pepper • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper • 2 tsp. peeled and minced fresh ginger • 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice • 3 Tbs. butter or Ghee garnish • chopped chives or...
