My Indian Kitchen (27 page)

corn 79

corn kernels 52, 85

cornstarch 88, 145

crabs 98

cream 66, 88

cream, heavy 112, 145, 147, 149

cream, sour 118, 121

cream, whipped 143

Creamy Rice Pudding 149

Crispy Masala Fish Fingers 51

Crunchy Potato and Corn Croquettes 52

Cucumber and Onion Chaat 42

Cucumber and Yogurt Raita 45

cucumbers 24, 42, 45, 62, 94

cumin seeds 25, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 42, 43, 44, 46, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 61, 67, 69, 70, 73, 74, 75, 82, 84, 86, 87, 89, 90, 97, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 115, 117, 128, 132, 133, 139

ground cumin 72, 78, 87, 89, 112, 115, 118, 119, 126

curry leaves 25, 34, 39, 40, 43, 46, 47, 50, 60, 67, 74, 78, 82, 84, 91, 98, 102, 103, 105, 110, 116, 129, 131

D

Dal kae Pakorae 60

Dal Palak 71

Dal Shorba 68

Delicious Everyday Dal 74

Desi Limbu Pani 154

Dhaba Dal 70

Dhaba Masala 34

Dhaba Spice 34

dried apricots 42

dried bread crumbs 52, 53, 95

dried green mango powder (amchoor) 35

dried legumes 25

dried chickpeas (kabuli chana) 69

dried red kidney beans (rajmah) 75

dried split lentils 74

mung beans (moong dal) 62, 68

split black gram (urad dal) 70, 73

split green lentils (moong dal) 73

split pigeon peas (toor dal) 67, 71, 73, 89

split red lentils (masoor dal) 68, 73

split yellow peas (chana dal) 56, 60, 68, 73, 129

dried black-eyed peas (lobhiya) 72, 126

E

egg 53, 130, 134, 146

egg yolks 143, 147

eggplants 54, 84

Eracchi Olathiyathu 116

F

fennel seeds 26, 34, 41, 43, 47, 53, 86, 97, 104, 110, 119, 121, 153

fenugreek leaves 26, 69, 80, 88, 90

fenugreek seeds 26, 31, 32, 33, 35, 43, 47, 102, 104

Fiery South Indian Tomato Soup 67

fish steaks (pomfret, cod, kingfish or mackerel) 105

Fish Tikka 94

Five Spice Blackened Salmon 104

Flaky Paratha Breads Stuffed with Potatoes 139

flour

all-purpose flour 51, 53, 58, 67, 134, 138, 139, 146, 148

chickpea flour (besan) 61

rice flour 145

whole-wheat flour 136, 138

food coloring, red 112

Fragrant Lamb Biriyani 126

Fried Puffed Bread 138

Fruit Chaat 63

G

Gaajar Pachadi 46

Garam Masala 35

garlic 32, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 51, 52, 57, 58, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 78, 80, 82, 88, 89, 90, 100, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 125, 126, 128, 130, 134

garlic powder 33, 34, 104

Garlic and Peanut Chutney 39

ghee (clarified butter) 26, 67, 73, 84, 126, 128, 132, 136, 139

ginger 26, 32, 34, 35, 40, 42, 51, 52, 60, 61, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 73, 74, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 90, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 125, 126, 128, 130, 133, 151, 153

Ginger Cardamom Chai 153

Ginger Lemonade 154

ginger powder 33, 35, 46, 71, 104

Ginger-Garlic Paste 32

Goa ki Squid Kari 102

Goan Jhinga Biriyani 125

Goan-Style Squid 102

golden raisins 42, 126, 149

grapefruit juice 150

grapes 150

green grapes 63

red grapes 63

green beans 78, 80, 82, 130

Green Chili Masala 35

Green Mango Pickle 47

green onions (scallions) 46, 80, 102, 130

green peas 58, 78, 91, 130

H

Hara Mirch Masala 35

Harae Aam ki Chutney 47

Home-Style Garam Masala 35

honey 56, 148

Huli Anna 129

Hyderabadi hara Subzi 78

Hyderabadi Mixed Vegetables 78

I

Indian Five Spice Mix 31

Indian Fried Rice 130

Indian Grilling and Roasting Rub 33

Indian ingredients 22

Storage tips 22

Indian Lemonade 154

Indian-Style Lentil Soup 68

J

Jhinga ka salaad 57

Jhinga Kebab 99

Jhinga Nariyal 103

K

Kaddu Narialwalla 84

Kadhai Anda 90

Kadhai Paneer 90

Kallumakai Varuthathu 100

Kerala Coconut Beef 116

Khadai Jhinga 103

Kheema Biriyani 126

Kheer 149

Kheera aur Mung Dal ka Salaad 62

Kheera Pyaz ka Chaat 42

Kheera Raita 45

Khubani Chutney 42

Kori Ghassi 110

Kozi Varuval 114

L

Lal Mirch Masala 32

lamb 53, 58, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 126

Lasooni Naan 134

Lemon and Saffron Chicken Kebabs 108

Lemon Rice with Peanuts 129

lemons 57, 62, 82, 87, 94, 104, 108, 112, 129, 150

lemon juice 50, 51, 56, 57, 69, 70, 83, 103, 108, 118, 121, 126, 129

lemon zest 108

lettuce 99

limes 55, 112, 121, 150

lime juice 35, 39, 42, 44, 46, 63, 96, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 119, 128, 151, 154

lime zest 96

Lobhiya Khumb Masala 72

Lobhiya Pulao 127

M

Macchi Kae Pakorae 50

Macchi ke Tikke 94

mace 27, 34, 128

Madras Chicken 114

mahi mahi steaks 94

Makhanphal aur Bhuna Jeera Raita 44

Makki Khumb Masala 85

Malabar Crab Curry 98

Malabari Kekda Kari 98

Mangalore Aloo Masala 91

Mangalore Fish Curry 105

Mangalore Meen Kari 105

Mangalore Spiced Potatoes 91

mango juice 63

mango pulp or purée 145

mangoes 27, 41, 47, 63, 119, 143, 152

Marinated Roast Leg of Lamb 118

Masala-Baked Red Snapper 96

Masala-Crusted Tilapia 97

Masala Lamb Chops 121

Masala Pappadums 55

Masala Spiced Lassi 152

Masala Zucchini aur Dal ki Subzi 89

Masaladar dal Lahsooni 74

Masaladar Oven ki Macchi 96

mint leaves 27, 33, 39, 42, 45, 46, 51, 56, 63, 101, 121, 128, 132, 133, 142, 151

Mint Lime Cooler 151

milk, low-fat or whole milk 83, 134, 143, 145, 149, 153

Mint Chutney 39

Mint Rice with Potatoes and Toasted Cumin 133

Mitha Aam Chutney 41

Moong-Phalli aur Lahssun ki Chutney 39

Mumbai Fruit Punch 150

Mumbai Thandai 150

Mung Dal and Cucumber Salad 62

Murg Kali Mirch 108

Murg Tandoori 112

Murg Tikka Masala 110

Murg Zafrani Kebab 108

mushrooms 85

button mushrooms 72

Mushrooms and Corn in a Spicy Curry 85

mussels 100

mustard seeds 27, 34, 58

black mustard seeds 31, 38, 39, 40, 43, 46, 47, 50, 62, 67, 71, 82, 91, 98, 103, 104, 116, 129, 131

N

Nariyal ki Chutney 40

Nawabi Mugh Biriyani 128

nigella seeds 31

Northern Chickpea Curry 69

O

olive oil, extra-virgin 50, 56, 101

oil and fats 27

okra 87

onion 42, 43, 54, 58, 61, 66, 68, 69, 70, 73, 81, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 98, 102, 105, 109, 110, 115, 116, 118, 120, 125, 126, 128, 130, 133, 139

red onion 38, 55, 56, 57, 60, 71, 72, 75, 78, 84, 94, 100, 101, 103, 110, 115, 119

orange juice 150

orange zest, grated 146

oranges 63, 99, 150

P

Palak ka Soop 67

Palak Paneer Kofta 88

Panch Phoran 31

Pancharatni Dal Fry 73

paneer cheese 52

Paneer Cheese 83

Flavored Paneer Cheese 83

Panner Kae Kebab 52

pappadums 54

paprika 28, 38, 72, 84, 89, 104, 110, 112

peanuts 39, 55, 129, 131

Pepper Chicken 108

pepper, black 108, 120, 151

pepper, white 67, 88

peppercorns 28

peppercorns, black 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 42, 44, 46, 66, 67, 100, 108, 115, 116, 125, 132, 147

pineapple 46, 63, 101, 150

pineapple juice 150

Pineapple and Beet Raita 46

Pissa Adrak Lahsoon 32

Pista Aaam Ki Kulfi 145

Pistachio Biscotti 146

Pistachio Lassi 152

Pistachio Mango Ice Cream 145

pistachios 144, 145, 146

Phal ki Chaat 63

Plain Basmati Rice 124

Plain Naan and Flavored Naan 134

Plum Tomato Chutney with Mustard Seeds 38

Pomegranate and Mint Potato Salad 56

pomegranate seeds 56, 63

Poondu Kolumbu 43

Poori 138

pork, leg or shoulder 120

pork, tenderloins 119

Pork Vindaloo 120

Potato and Onion Fritters 61

potatoes 52, 56, 58, 61, 78, 80, 81, 88, 91, 120, 133, 139

Pudina Limbu Sharbat 153

Pudine ki Chutney

Puliogare 131

pumpkin 84

Pumpkin with Coconut 84

Puréed Spinach with Cheese Balls 88

R

Raan Masaledar 118

Rajmah Masala 75

Rasam 67

Raspberry Lemonade 154

Red Kidney Bean Curry 75

Red Masala Paste 32

rice 28

basmati rice 124, 125, 126, 128, 129, 132, 133, 149

long-grain white rice 130

rosewater 28, 142, 144

S

Saada Chaaval 124

Saada Pulao 132

saffron 28, 35, 108, 112, 128, 144

Saffron Chicken Biriyani 128

salmon fillets 95, 104

Salmon Kebabs 95

salt 29, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, 109, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, 120, 121, 124, 125, 126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 139

black salt 29

sea salt 35, 79

Salted Lassi 152

Samosas Three Ways 58

scallops 101

sesame seeds 29, 39, 46,

sesame seeds, black 71

shallots 50, 78, 131

shrimp 50, 57, 99, 103, 125

Shrimp and Apple Salad 57

Shrimp Bruschetta 50

Shrikhand 144

Smoky Eggplant Dip 54

Smoky Fire-Roasted Eggplant 84

snapper, red 96

South Indian Coconut Chutney 40

soy sauce 102, 103, 130

sparkling water or club soda 151, 154

Spicy and Fragrant Lamb Curry 119

Spiced Garlic 43

Spiced Meatballs 53

Spicy Apricot Chutney 42

Spicy Coconut Green Beans 82

Spicy Lamb Burgers 117

Spicy Mixed Beans and Lentils 73

Spicy Paneer Cheese Kebabs 52

Spicy Scallops with Grilled Pineapple Chutney 101

Spicy Urad Beans 70

spinach 58, 60, 61, 67, 68, 71, 88

Spinach Soup 67

Split Pea Fritters 60

squid 102

star anise 29, 33, 110

Stir-Fried Okra 87

Stir-Fried Paneer Cheese with Bell Peppers 90

Stir-Fried Shrimp 103

Stir-Fried Telicherry Mussels 100

Stir-Fried Vegetables with Yogurt 80

Street-Style Grilled Corn on the Cob 79

Subz Jhalfrazie 80

sugar 34, 35, 39, 41, 42, 94, 120, 134, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 151, 152, 153, 154

confectioners’ sugar 148

light brown sugar 33, 41, 84, 118

Sukka Kofta 53

Sweet Mango Chutney 41

Sweet Mango Yogurt Lassi 152

Sweet Mangoes in a Creamy Custard 143

Sweetened Yogurt with Saffron and Pistachios 144

swordfish 94

T

tamarind 29, 32, 39, 40, 43, 67

Tamarind Rice 131

tamarind paste 105, 131

Tamatar Sarso ki Chutney 38

Tandoori Chicken 112

tandoori seasoning, store-bought 99

Tandoori Skewered Shrimp 99

Tarbuj ki Baraf 142

tea leaves/bags, black 147, 153

Techniques

Simple Techniques 16

Browning 19

Deep-frying (Talna) 17

Roasting (Bhunnana) 18

Roasting and Grinding of Spices 16

Sautéing (Bhunao) 17

Steaming (Dum) 19

Tempering (Tarkhka) 18

tilapia 97

tomatoes 42, 43, 45, 54, 55, 57, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 75, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 98, 100, 105, 110, 115, 119, 125, 126

plum tomatoes 38

red cherry tomatoes 56

tomato paste 38, 58, 70, 103, 109, 110

tomato purée 53, 57, 70, 88, 90, 110, 120

Tools

Some Helpful Tools 20

Cast-iron skillets and griddles 20

Electric blender 20

Electric food processor 21

Electric spice grinder or coffee grinder 21

Kadhai, kadai, kadahi, karhai or karahi 21

Mortar and pestle 21

turmeric 29, 32

ground turmeric 34, 43, 46, 47, 50, 58, 67, 70, 72, 73, 74, 78, 80, 82, 86, 87, 88, 89, 91, 98, 100, 102, 103, 108, 109, 115, 116, 119, 125, 126, 129, 131

V

vanilla bean 147

vanilla extract, pure 143

Vindaloo Curry Paste 34

Vindaloo Masala 34

vinegar

malt vinegar 41, 112, 120

red wine vinegar 34

white vinegar 38

W

walnuts 66

watermelon 99, 142, 150

Watermelon Lemonade 154

Watermelon Mint Ice 142

Whole Wheat Griddle Breads 136

wine, dry sparkling 150

Y

yeast, active dry 134

Yellow Mung Beans with Spinach 71

yogurt 29, 44, 45, 46, 52, 53, 54, 62, 80, 103, 108, 110, 112, 115, 118, 121, 126, 128, 134, 144, 152

Z

Zucchini 80, 89

Zucchini with Lentils and Roasted Garlic 89

Table of Contents

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Contents

Memories From My Indian Kitchen

Indian Food is More Than Just Curry

Pairing Wines with Indian Food

A Few Simple Techniques

Some Helpful Tools

Ginger-Garlic Paste

Red Masala Paste

Indian Grilling and Roasting Rub