Cut eggplant into quarters lengthwise & then cut crosswise into 1/2″ thick wedges. Mix together salt, turmeric, cayenne & black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the eggplant & mix wll. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, saute the eggplant in batches on both sides until reddish brown. Remove & […]

3 pt Water 2 Spanish Onions, peeled, chopped 1 ts Garlic puree 1 ts Ginger puree 1 tb ghee 2 ts Salt 10 Cloves 10 Green Cardamoms 6 Pieces Cassia bark 6 Bay leaves DIRECTIONS: 1. Boil the water then add everything else. 2. Simmer for 1 hour with the lid on, by which time […]

Heat oil over medium heat. When hot, add cumin seeds & let sizzle for a few seconds. Add the garlic & stir-fry till the garlic changes colour. Put in the onion & stir-fry until they begin to brown at the edges. Add the lentils & water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for about […]

(1) Using the yeast, water and flour, follow the recipe for unleavened bread below. Add the seeds. (2) Divide the dough into four equal parts. (3) Roll each part into a teardrop shape at least 1/4 inch thick. (4) Preheat the grill to three-quarters heat, cover the rack pan with foil, and set it in […]

-MARINADE – 1/4 c Yogurt 2 tb Ginger paste 2 tb Garlic paste 1/2 ts White pepper powder 1/2 ts Cummin powder 1 ts Mace-nutmeg-cardamom powder 1/2 ts Red Chilli Powder 1/4 ts Tumeric 4 tb Lemon juice 2 tb Gram flour Salt; to taste 5 tb Oil Clean, remove skin and debone chicken. Cut […]

Cook chick peas until very tender, up to 3 hours. Drain & cool. Transfer to a food processor. Add ginger, pepper, lime juice, almond butter & oil & herbs. Process until smooth. Season with salt & pepper. Place in a shallow serving dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle with cumin & serve with […]

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion and fry gently until lightly golden. Add ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, cardamom seeds and turmeric and fry gently 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add lamb and fry until brown, stirring frequently. Stir in yogurt and bring to a boil. Stir well, cover and cook gently 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. […]

* Non-fat sour cream Spray the chicken breasts lightly with cooking spray and coat each with 1/2 tsp of the Indian Spice Mixture. Broil the chicken for 15-20 minutes or until done. Place a dollop (about 2 tbsp) of nonfat sour cream on each.

1. Heat ghee or butter, saute onions, garlic and next 5 ingredients, remove from pan. 2. add remaining ghee or butter to pan, brown chicken pieces, add next 3 ingredients. cook 2-3 minutes. 3. Add coconut milk and return onion mixture to pan. cover and simmer about 35-45 minutes, till chicken is tender, add last […]

Wipe okra gently with moist kitchen towel. Cut each into 4 pieces and set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Add onions, garlic, cumin seed, chilies (optional), and coriander leaves. Saute 4 to 5 mins. Add turmeric. Stir once or twice. Add tomatoes, vinegar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat […]