When one makes the basic chicken curry, its a gateway to learning the base of Indian cooking, which is:1) Add fat, saute whole spices2) Add onions, saute until golden brown3) Add ginger garlic and spices, saute for a minute or two4) Add tomato, cook for 10 minutes5) Add chicken pieces and cook for 20 minutes or soIngredients:Marinade chicken for a couple of hours in the refrigerator1 lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, chopped in 1 inch cubes2 tablespoon plain full fat yogurt1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated1 tablespoon fresh garlic, grated1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely choppedMix these ingredients in a mixing bowl and refrigerate.Ingredients for the sauce:4 tablespoon oil1 cinnamon stick, broken into 23 cardamom pods, partially crushed3 cloves2 cups red onions, finely...
White Basmati Rice seems to be a staple rice dish available at restaurants. We get at restaurants that will most likely be seasoned with cumin seeds and garnished with cilantro. It is plain rice, and there are many ways to make it. I suggest cooking the rice separately and adding it to the seasoning.
I read this recipe in a Bollywood based article, tried it and customized it. I hope you like it.Serves: 4Ingredients1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, choped in 2 inch cubes2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 cup red onion, minced1 teaspoon black mustard seeds12 curry leaves, each torn into 22 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1 tablespoon curry powder4-5 black peppercorns1 small piece of tamarind fruit OR 1 teaspoon tamarind pulp NOT CONCENTRATE1 cup regular coconut milk mixed in 1 cup water, so 2 cups1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar, preferably jaggery1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnishInstructionsIn a 3 qt pot over medium heat, heat oil and when the oil is hot add fenugreek and black mustard seeds...
Growing up in India, we always used whole chicken, including skin, bones and dark and white meat. It is only a recent phenomenon that we get to see a set of breasts / thighs is high-end superstores in India, perhaps only in bigger cities. Purists may want you to use the whole chicken, but it is not very convenient.Although I prefer using chicken bone-in, since it gives more flavor to the dish, I understand that most of us prefer otherwise, since it can be messy. And I agree. However, using chicken thighs for a curry dish is very important. Dark meat of chicken comes from areas that the chicken must have exercised during its life-time and therefore has better flavor....
I made this recipe for my DATE NIGHT IN SOUTH INDIA cooking class at CULINAERIE Cooking School in Washington, DC. I was teaching a class to 24 students, and in this class, we used this dry potato preparation as a filling for Dosa (a lentil and rice crepe). Ingredients3 medium size Idaho potatoes, rinsed and then microwaved for about 7 minutes or a bit more, until they are cooked, then cooled, peeled and diced1 jalapeno, finely chopped1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped7 - 8 curry leaves, each leaf torn into half OPTIONAL1 Tablespoon canola / vegetable oil1 teaspoon black mustard seeds2 pinches asafoetida powder OPTIONAL1 medium size tomato, chopped1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt OR as desired1 Tablespoon...
