Egg Curry

Mouth-watering, spicy, and flavourful. This egg curry is the perfect lunch choice for a lazy afternoon. Ingredients Oil- 2 tbsp Boiled eggs- 4 Onions- 2, finely chopped Tomato-2, puree Coriander powder- 1 tsp Cumin powder- ½ tsp Ginger garlic paste- ½ tsp Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp Chilli powder- 2 tsp Coriander leaves Water- 3 cups Salt to taste Method STEP 1 In a pan, heat … Continue reading Egg Curry

Shahi Paneer

Shahi Paneer is a curry native to the Indian subcontinent. For its creamy base, the dish gets its name, ‘Shahi’ from the Mughlai cuisine. And the term ‘Paneer’ is derived from the Persian word for cheese. It is traditionally savoured with Indian bread- naan, roti, or kulcha. Ingredients For curry: Tomatoes- 4, chopped Onion- 1, chopped Cinnamon stick- small Bayleaf- 1 leaf Garlic cloves- 8 … Continue reading Shahi Paneer

Palak Dal

Originated in northern India, Palak dal is one of the most nutritious foods- a perfect fusion of lentils and greens. Steamed rice and spicy Palak dal undoubtedly make the most fulfilling combination. Read on to know how to prepare this delicious delicacy. Ingredients For dal: Tuvar dal (Lentils)- 1/2 cup Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp Green chillies- 5, chopped Turmeric powder- 1 tsp Garlic pods- 4, … Continue reading Palak Dal

Beetroot Curry

Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 onions, very finely chopped 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds 3 tbsp madras curry paste 1 kg (peeled weight) raw beetroot, peeled, halved and thickly sliced 1 green chilli, halved lengthways 400g tin chopped tomatoes 3 tbsp ground almonds 4 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt, plus extra to serve basmati rice, to serve (optional) Method STEP 1 Heat the oil in a large lidded pan, stir in the onions and cook for 8 mins until … Continue reading Beetroot Curry

Ayar Maach

BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Ingredients Ayar mach 500   grams tomato (medium size) 1 bay leaves (large) 2 ginger paste ½  tbsp green chili paste 4 teaspoon /variable cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon green chili cut lengthwise 2   mustard oil 6 tablespoon water 2 cups Procedure 1. Marinate the fish with salt and … Continue reading Ayar Maach

Jersey Royal Mumbai Potatoes

Ingredients Jersey Royals or new potatoes 800g, halved or quartered garlic 4 cloves, chopped ginger a thumb-sized piece, chopped plum tomatoes 4, chopped vegetable oil 2 tbsp cumin seeds 1½ tsp black mustard seeds 1½ tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp red chilli 1, deseeded (if you like) and thinly sliced garam masala 1 tsp coriander a small bunch, roughly chopped lime 1, wedged to serve Method STEP 1 Cook the potatoes in a large pan of lightly … Continue reading Jersey Royal Mumbai Potatoes

Mangalorean Chicken Curry

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup (60ml) ghee or sunflower oil 2 onions, finely chopped 1kg chicken joints (bone in), cut into medium-sized pieces 16-18 fresh curry leaves 2 dried chillies 400ml coconut milk 1 tbs tamarind paste Pinch of chilli powder (optional) and Indian hoppers (from Indian food shops), to serve SPICE BLEND 2 tbs coriander seeds 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 3 … Continue reading Mangalorean Chicken Curry