Wash the Lentils well and drain. Heat the Ghee or Oil in a large saucpan and fry the Onions. When they soften add the Chili, Pepper, Cumin, Coriander, and Turmeric. Stir in well and cook for 30 seconds or so. Add the Lentils. Stir well to ensure that each grain is coated and add the […]

Grind cumin seeds, red chilies, peppercorns, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, black mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds in a coffee-grinder or other spice grinder. Put the ground spices in a bowl. Add the vinegar, salt and sugar. Mix and set aside. Heat the oil in a wide, heavy pot over a medium flame. Put in the onions. […]

Combine the lamb, ginger, cumin, coriander, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne, salt and 3 Tablespoons of the yoghurt in a bowl. Mix well. Wet your hands with cold water and form 24 long koftas, sausage shapes, about 2 1/2 – 3 inches long and about 1 inch thick. Heat the oil […]

Trim the beans & cut into 1″ lengths. Blanch, drain & rinse immediately in cold water. Set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, put in the mustard seeds. When the pop, add the garlic & stir until they begin to darken. Add the chili & stir for a few […]

Heat oil or ghee in a saucepan. Add onion, Curry Powder, cayenne and ginger and cook gently 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and cool. In a blender or food processor, process cooled onion mixture, mayonnaise, tomato paste, Mango Chutney and half-and-half or yogurt until smooth. Turn mixture into a serving bowl. Chill at […]

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, put in potatoes & stir-fry them for a minute or so. Sprinkle in the salt. Cover & let the potatoes heat through gently for 5 minutes, reducing heat as necessary. Add pepper & mix gently. Cook for a few more minutes, stirring every now […]

-PEAS- 5 tb Ghee (recipe) 2 tb Ginger root; finely chopped 1 tb Garlic clove; finely chopped 1 c Onion; finely chopped 1 ts Salt 1 ts Turmeric 1/4 ts Pepper, red, hot, ground 1 ts Coriander, ground 1 tb Garam masala (recipe) 2 c Tomatoes; finely chopped 1 1/2 c Peas, green; fresh -or […]

Sort and wash the dal until the water runs clear. Place the dal in a soup pot and add water to cover by about 2 inches. Add the turmeric and 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the dal is soft and beginning to […]

Place all ingredients in a clean electric coffee grinder. Grind until fine. Store in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep away from heat and sunlight. This is a spice combo used in many Indian recipes.

Rub chicken with garlic, fine herbs and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken, turning to coat well. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 24 hours turning occasionally. Preheat oven to 350. Remove chicken from marinade and place in single layer in large roasting pan. Tent with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil, […]