A Catalogue of Indian Recipes (Bhuna, Jalfrezi, Balti, Madras, Korma and many more)

[Kay003]

Kay, this is fantastic!!

I'm really excited to start trying some of the vegetarian curries!!!

I have lots of veg curries on here, I have had a lot of requests for them from people who are on green days. Also a lot of the meat curries can be made using Quorn. Quorn curries come out wonderful. Let me know if you have any requests and I will try my best to post them on here for you .

Kay xx

 

[dazd1970]

Chicken Passanda, with mushroom rice (cooked in chicken stock) and courgette raita.

i had no green chilli left for the riata so used a red one, was a little hot, haha. But otherwise was really nice. I roasted a whole chicken and stripped it rather than thighs.

Only one question Kay, should the cardamon pods go in? I split them, took the seeds and crushed them, but added the pods as well. Something in the passanda itself was a little overpowering and, considering i followed the exact measures, i can only assume the pods perhaps shouldn't have gone in?

I shall try this again, and more. Thanks.

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[becki2009]

Chicken Passanda, with mushroom rice (cooked in chicken stock) and courgette raita.

i had no green chilli left for the riata so used a red one, was a little hot, haha. But otherwise was really nice. I roasted a whole chicken and stripped it rather than thighs.

Only one question Kay, should the cardamon pods go in? I split them, took the seeds and crushed them, but added the pods as well. Something in the passanda itself was a little overpowering and, considering i followed the exact measures, i can only assume the pods perhaps shouldn't have gone in?

I shall try this again, and more. Thanks.

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Looks good! Passanda is my fave! I personally think the pods are way too strong. I would remove the pods x

 

[Kay003]

Chicken Passanda, with mushroom rice (cooked in chicken stock) and courgette raita.

i had no green chilli left for the riata so used a red one, was a little hot, haha. But otherwise was really nice. I roasted a whole chicken and stripped it rather than thighs.

Only one question Kay, should the cardamon pods go in? I split them, took the seeds and crushed them, but added the pods as well. Something in the passanda itself was a little overpowering and, considering i followed the exact measures, i can only assume the pods perhaps shouldn't have gone in?

I shall try this again, and more. Thanks.

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Wow Daz the dish looks amazing ! Well done on following the recipe. In terms of the flavour profiles, Passanda has a very similar texture and colour to Korma but the flavours are much more stronger. The top notes are ment to be of cardamom that's why the recipe requires 8 pods but I would reduce that to 4 or 5 if you prefer a more subtle flavour. Also turmeric can be reduced to 1.5 tsp and garam masala to 1 tsp, they also carry strong flavours. Hope you try out some of the others too, would love to see more pics ! Happy cooking !

Kay xx

 

[dazd1970]

Looks good! Passanda is my fave! I personally think the pods are way too strong. I would remove the pods x

Same here, its all i will eat from a takeaway or in an Indian restaurant. I can't handle spices to well so its a good choice. But i did check more than once and i had followed the recipe exactly as far as spices were concerned. It wasn't overly spicy, just a very strong flavour, of which i am certain must have been the aromas from the pods. I shall try it without them next time.

 

[dazd1970]

Wow Daz the dish looks amazing ! Well done on following the recipe. In terms of the flavour profiles, Passanda has a very similar texture and colour to Korma but the flavours are much more stronger. The top notes are ment to be of cardamom that's why the recipe requires 8 pods but I would reduce that to 4 or 5 if you prefer a more subtle flavour. Also turmeric can be reduced to 1.5 tsp and garam masala to 1 tsp, they also carry strong flavours. Hope you try out some of the others too, would love to see more pics ! Happy cooking !

Kay xx

The actual pods, or just the seeds? Personally i think i will remove the pods next time Kay. It was nice, but that flavour was a little overpowering. I love passanda, i really do, but the flavour was that powerful i couldn't taste the almonds, just to give an idea.

 

[Kay003]

The actual pods, or just the seeds? Personally i think i will remove the pods next time Kay. It was nice, but that flavour was a little overpowering. I love passanda, i really do, but the flavour was that powerful i couldn't taste the almonds, just to give an idea.

Sorry I should perhaps make it clearer in the recipe, skins of the pods should be removed, that's probably what made the flavour so strong. It's only the seeds that should go in the curry. If you crush the seeds of 8 pods in a pestle and mortar, it should give you about 1 tsp of cardamom powder which is what is ment to go in the curry. If you find the flavour of the cardamom powder too stong than you can omit it altogether if you prefer. Hope this helps.

Kay xx

 

[dazd1970]

Sorry I should perhaps make it clearer in the recipe, skins of the pods should be removed, it's only the seeds that should go in the curry. If you find the flavour of the seeds too stong than you can omit them if you prefer. Hope this helps.

Kay xx

Haha, that was the issue, when i read it i really didn't know if to put the pods in or not. I must confess to not really cooking much Indian food so had no idea. I should have done some internet research i fear. I will certainly try it again though, it was all very good as far as everything else was concerned, without the pods i have no doubt it will be awesome.

Thanks Kay. Its a shame the pics get lost in the thread though, would be nice if they were able to be posted somewhere easily accessible. I shall have a ponder. lol.

 

[Kay003]

Haha, that was the issue, when i read it i really didn't know if to put the pods in or not. I must confess to not really cooking much Indian food so had no idea. I should have done some internet research i fear. I will certainly try it again though, it was all very good as far as everything else was concerned, without the pods i have no doubt it will be awesome.

Thanks Kay. Its a shame the pics get lost in the thread though, would be nice if they were able to be posted somewhere easily accessible. I shall have a ponder. lol.

That's ok (I just updated my answer too, to explain further ) . I still make mistakes with my curries even today, despite the fact I've been cooking them all my life ! Practice makes us all perfect . A couple more tries and you'll be a proper pro !

Kay xx

 

[kirsty_baird_26]

I tried your chicken tikka the other day image on my food diary and it was amazing everyone in my family loved it! Thanks

 

[Kay003]

I tried your chicken tikka the other day image on my food diary and it was amazing everyone in my family loved it! Thanks

Hi Kirsty ,

Just caught up with your food diary. Glad the recipe was a hit with your family. I love putting the pics on here. Hope you don't mind. Is this it ?



Kay xx

 

[kirsty_baird_26]

Yeah thats it it was gorgeous! Will try another perhaps this Thursday It tasted exactly like one we get from the Indian restaurant here too

Thanks

 

[Kay003]

Yeah thats it it was gorgeous! Will try another perhaps this Thursday It tasted exactly like one we get from the Indian restaurant here too

Thanks

You've done a super job ! The colour of the curry has come out perfect, it really does look restaurant quality ! I will be posting some new ones up shortly. Hope you enjoy cooking some more new recipes !

Kay xx

 

[kirsty_baird_26]

Aww thank you x

 

[Kay003]

56) Mango Salsa with an Indian Twist​

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Serves 4

Syn Free on all plans.

Ingredients:

1 ripe mango cubed
1 red bell pepper cubed
1 medium red finely chopped
2 Jalapenos finely chopped
¼ bunch of coriander finely chopped
4-6 mint leaves finely chopped
1 tsp of toasted cumin seeds -
(on medium flame toast the cumin seeds until brown but not burnt, without oil, just dry in the pan and then remove)
Salt to taste
Juice of ½ lime

Method:

In a bowl mix all your ingredients together. Toss and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge, then serve.

Serving suggestions:

Use the mango salsa with my chicken tikka pieces (recipe no.10) or beef tikka pieces (recipe no.30) along with a poppadum, chapatti or naan bread. Makes a yummy lunch or dinner !

Serve with poppadoms

2 syns each on all plans, (how to prepare recipe no.49)

or with chapatti in a wrap and roll
7 1/2 syns each on all plans, (how to prepare recipe no.51)


or in a mini naan bread

5 ½ syns each on all plans


Enjoy !! xx

 

[Kay003]

Aww thank you x

Your welcome just posted my new mango salsa recipe with an Indian Twist, great for lunches tasty and very quick too make. I'm sure you'll enjoy it !

Kay xx

 

[Kay003]

57) Green Bell Pepper Masala
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Serves 4

1 Syn per serving on all plans.

Ingredients:

5 green bell peppers cubed
½ tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp maggi coconut milk powder = 5 syns (buy from Asda)
1/2 tbsp coriander powder
½ tbsp cumin seeds
½ tsp cumin powder
4-6 curry leaves
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
pinch mustard seeds
1 tbsp ex v olive oil (HEB)
1 medium onion finely chopped
salt to taste
¼ tsp turmeric

Method:

1. Heat a tbsp of olive oil in a sauce pan.
2. Add few mustard seeds
3. Add few cumin seeds
4. Add fresh curry leaves, allow them to crackle
5. Now, add chopped onions, and salt (which helps the onions to cook faster)
6. When the onions are slightly cooked add pinch of turmeric
7. Add ginger & garlic paste.
8. When the onions are lightly sauted, add the bell peppers (Do not cover it with a lid).
9. When the bell pepper are slightly cooked, add 1/2 tbsp of coriander powder.
10. ½ tsp cumin powder.
11. ½ tsp chilli pwd, mix well.
12. You can chose to add aditional vegetables such as cauliflower, potato, or green peas to this dish which will enhance it even more.
13. After 10 mins of slow cooking, the bell peppers will look great and your dish is ready.
14. Garnish it with freshly chopped coriander .
15. Serve with Chapati, Naan or Rice.

Enjoy !! xx

 

[Kay003]

HANDY TIPS

I have been asked this a lot and have gone into detail on page 1 of this thread about handy tips when cooking curries. (Trust me I know everything about making authentic curries I'm Indian ! lol )

- Try to avoid substituting fresh plum tomatoes for passata .

- Please try to avoid using curry powder, curry leaves is a much better choice where possible.

- A good authentic curry is made with a base of tomato and onions which forms its gravy, so there is not any need for stock.

- When making any curries using vegetables, like my new bell pepper curry, do not add water as the vegetables will release their
own natural juices which will give the curry a great boost of flavour. Drowning curries in too much liquid sauce dilutes the taste and compromises on flavour.

- Also when cooking vegetables, they take minimum time, overcooking them will kill their nutritional value. Always cook with the lid off, this will retain the colour of the vegetables and keep them crunchy and not overcooked and soggy.

- When adding mixed veggies to your curry, bare in mind all vegetables take different times to cook, do not put them all in together and hope for the best. For example, carrots and cauliflower take longer to cook than bell peppers and peas, if you put them all together then some of your veggies will turn into mush. Bell peppers and peas should not take longer than 10 mins.

I will be adding to this list soon. In the meantime, Happy Cooking !

Kay xx

 

[kirsty_baird_26]

I tried your chicken madras last night was lovely!!

It wouldn't let me post my picture or a comment yesterday for some reason on here but iv posted it on my diary x

 

[Kay003]

I tried your chicken madras last night was lovely!!

It wouldn't let me post my picture or a comment yesterday for some reason on here but iv posted it on my diary x

Hi Kirsty ,

Glad you loved the chicken madras ! It's a popular one with other members too . I found the pic on your diary. It looks delicious ! Is this the correct pic ?



Kay xx