Key spice: Panch Phanon Mix, also known as Five Spice (do not substitute Chinese Five Spice!)
Equal proportions of whole cumin, fenugreek, anise, mustard, “Indian black
onion” seeds (kalunji). You will need to go to an Indian Store to get them last ingredient. It is not related to the onion.
ready in about an hour and 10 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- red lentils
- water
- salt
- minced onions
- chopped tomatoes
- grated fresh ginger
- ghee or vegetable oil
- panch phanon mix
- dried small red chilies
- garlic
Introduced to India by Portuguese settlers, this spicy stew can also be made with pork, beef or lamb. Serve over steamed basmati rice.
Spice meter: 3/5
ready in about 50 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- white wine vinegar
- chopped fresh ginger
- curry powder
- ground cumin
- ground cardamom
- ground cloves
- yellow mustard seeds
- olive oil
- chopped onions
- diced tomatoes in juice
- cinnamon stick
- chopped fresh cilantro
You might need to buy:
- butter
- garlic
- salt
- turmeric
- cumin
- coriander
- garam masala
- cayenne
- water or chicken broth
- half-and-half
- crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
You might need to buy:
- creamy Peanut butter
- water
- rice vinegar
- soy sauce
- red pepper flakes
Best chana masala recipe that I’ve found; tangy, perfectly spicy, not greasy at all. Modified a bit from the original.
You might need to buy:
- 2oz tamarind pulp
- boiling water
- oil
- cumin seeds
- ground coriander
- ground cumin
- ground turmeric
- salt
- garam masala
- chopped fresh chillies and onion to garnish
You might need to buy:
- salt
- yeast
- lukewarm milk
- vegetable oil
- plain yoghurt
- egg
You might need to buy:
- lean ground beef
- finely chopped jalapeno pepper
- vegetable oil
- sugar
- salt
- pepper
- all-purpose flour
- water
- dozen 6-inch corn tortillas
ready in about 25 minutes;
serves 18
You might need to buy:
- milk
- butter or margarine
- bread flour
- salt
- yeast