If using shrimp, clean and devein. Saute them lightly on both sides until they become pinkish, then set aside. If using chicken, cut the meat into 1" strips and set aside. In a saucepan or wok, heat the oil and "splutter fry" the curry powder and red chili powder

Mix these spices together, and roast in a moderate oven, or parch dry in a large frying pan. The spices should be heated until they give off a rich aroma, but not burnt. Grind thoroughly (we use an old coffee grinder) and pass through a fine sieve (regrinding if necessary).

Using a blender, process cumin, fenugreek, mustard, peppercorns, coriander and poppy seeds. Add remaining spices; process. Store up to 3 months.     strongServings: 1/strong  

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Spread mixture out on a jelly roll pan and toast in a preheated 250 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Pulverize the spice mixture in batches with an electric spice or coffee grinder and strain it through

Sprinkle often with vinegar while blending these spices. This powder may be sealed tightly and stored for many months, but it will not give the same rich flavour as powders using whole spices and freshly ground. NOTE: A good basic blend from ready ground spices. b

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Spread mixture out on a jelly roll pan and toast in a preheated 250 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Pulverize the spice mixture in batches with an electric spice or coffee grinder and strain it through

PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS in a small blender, processor or electric coffee grinder and process to a powder. Store in an airtight container. Makes 1/2 Cup     strongServings: 1/strong  

Grind the whole spices and add any ground ones. Into a food processor, pour the mixture and add the remaining ingredients (except for 1 tablespoon of the oil. Grind as fine as possible. Using a spatula, transfer the paste to a jar and pour in the last tablespoon of oil. Cap

you can of course make the curry with any meat, poultry, fish or vegetables you wish. This is for a simple kaeng phet kai (chicken curry). method Heat the sauce. Add the bamboo shoots and cook for three or four minutes, then add the chicken and lime leaves and cook unti

Couscous is normally a savory dish found in Morocco. This unusual dessert version is the specialty of a small convent in Sicily. FIRST PREPARE THE PAN for steaming the couscous: For the sealing dough, mix the flour and water together in a bowl and scrape onto a floured

Crumble the yeast and mix with the luke warm milk and a little flour to form a preliminary dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes. In the meantime, grind the potatoes. Combine with the preliminary dough, the schmaltz and the rest of the flour. Roll out this dough to thin, plate s

1. Clean dal, wash and soak in water for 4 hours. 2. Blend in blender at medium speed using minimum water to keep paste moving freely. 3. Add salt and start heating oil. 4. Drop spoonfuls of batter in hot oil using a large tbsp. Fry till golden brown. 5. Drop in water. Let i

Wash and soak dal in water for a couple of hours. Heat 1 tblsp. ghee and fry onoin, ginger and garlic till soft. Put in the rest of the ingredients along with the dal and a little water. Cover tightly and cook over a low fire till the dal is tender and quite dry. Mix thoroug

Pit the damsons and mince them (or put them through the meat grinder or puree in the blender or food processor), retaining as much of the juice as possible. Add a little water to the minced damsons and the juice and slowly bring to a boil reduce the fruit pulp over low heat br

Combine all ingredients in a processor. Process until finely chopped. Pat into a serving container, then cover til needed.     strongServings: 8/strong  

ORIGINAL RECIPE Wash and dry the cucumbers; prick a few holes in each with a fork, or quarter them lengthwise. Peel and break the garlic cloves. It is easiest to cut the cloves with a sharp knife into thin slices or small chunks. Place half of the dill heads in

SEASONING: I use a commercially prepared sausage seasoning such as Dan Dee Seasoning Metairie Louisiana Mix ground meats with seasoning and form into patties 3" in diameter, 3/8 " to 1/2 " thick. Place patties on squares of waxed paper, four high, and pla

Put all the dried ingredients in a pot and add water. Let it set a little while. Add the wine and the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook for several hours. "I use a food dehydrator to preserve vegetables when they are in season, then I store them and use them when

*Slice beans diagonally into 1/2" pieces. **Slice celery diagonally into 1/4" pieces. Combine first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Spoon vegetable mixture into a deep 5 qt. casserole; set aside. Combine broth and remaining ingredients in

party. Remove casings from sausage, and crumble sausage into a large skillet; add onion, green pepper, sliced mushrooms, 2 tablespoons sliced olives, and oregano. Cook over medium heat until meat is browned; drain well, and stir in 1/2 cup cheese.Place 1 pizza on a lightly g

Combine and mix prepared ingredients in a small bowl. Salsa texture should be coarse. Recipe from 1994 "Shepherd s Garden Seeds Catalog," pg. 39. Posted by Cathy Harned.     strongServings: 1/strong  

Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Melt the fat and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When almost melted, add the onions, celery, and garlic; saute 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the seasoning mix and cook 5 minutes more

Trim fat from roast. Cut if necessary to fit crock pot. In large skillet brown roast on all sides in hot oil. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine water, gingersnaps, vinegar, bouillon, and red pepper. In crock pot, place potatoes, carrots or parsnips, and bay leaf. Place meat

Beat eggs until light. Fold in almonds and sugar. Stir in fruit. Take 2 sheets of phyllo pastry, brush one at a time with melted butter, and place one on top of the other. On the long end of the phyllo sheet spread some of the fruit and nut mixture in a band about 1 inch wid

LAMB: Combine the 3 tablespoons honey, garlic salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Place meat on rack in roasting pan; brush with glaze mixture. Roast in 325 degree oven for two to four hours or until desired doneness (150 degrees for medium rare or 160 degrees for medium

So called for their well known propensity to slip ( glitschen ) off one s plate, Glitscher are also called Wetzsteine (whetstones) because they are more or less the same shape (although shorter) as the old fashioned sharpening stones used for a sickle or scythe blade. G

2/25/88 1 quart, cheap red port 1 quart, cheap vodka 1 1/2 cups, sugar 4 cups, water 8 pods, cardamom 20 cloves 1 peel, of orange 2 sticks, cinnamon broken 1 handful, raisins 4 almonds Dissolve sugar in water and add the last 6 ingredients. Boil 15 minutes then add vodk

FLOURS British term : Hindi term Whole wheat flour Atta All purpose flour Maida Barley flour Jowar ka atta Rice flour Chaaval ka atta Chickpea flour Gram flour Besan Millet flour Bajri or Bajra ka atta BEANS British term (pulses) Hindi term Split peas, y

Combine wine, juice, peel, cinnamon, cloves and 4 Tbl sugar in saucepan. Simmer 8 10 minutes; strain into punch bowl. Heat rum slightly. Place remaining sugar in large metal spoon or ladle. Light rum with a match; pour over sugar. Pour burning sugar over punch. Be careful an

Combine all ingredients and heat, barely to boiling point. Pour into a pre warmed glass, wrap glass in a napkin, and serve immediately. [Note: We did this one for a Christmas party one time and used a crockpot to keep it at the right temperature. Worked just fine but

Put cinnamon, cloves and lemon peel in a paper tea filter; tie it shut with a piece of white yarn. Together with the water and the sugar, bring it to a boil in a pot, let sit for 20 minutes. Take out the tea filter, add the red wine and heat. The art is to heat the wine up a

Prepare gnocchi according to gnocchi recipe. Bring a pan of saltd water to a boil and warm a bowl. Put gorgazola into bowl with butter and a pinch of pepper and blend until creamy with a wooden spoon. Stir in parmesan and heated cream. Keep warm. Add gnocchi carefully t

These are sometimes thought to be a Roman specialty, but in fact they are eaten all over Italy. Heat milk with a pinch of salt, and when it boils gradually add semolina, stirring the whole time with a wooden spoon to avoid lumps. Continue to cook, stirring, for 20 minut

Wash, cook and drain spinach. Squeeze very dry and finely mince. Saute spinach in 1/4 cup butter 3 4 min. Turn down heat and add ricotta. Cook stirring constantly 3 4 min. put in bowl and cool 10 min. Stir in eggs, salt pepper and 1 cup cheese and nutmeg. Refrigerate at lea

(See also: Tomato Porcini Sauce.) Bake potatoes until tender. While hot, cut in half and scoop out pulp. Work pulp through ricer into large bowl (or mash using up and down motion only). Using fork, stir in eggs. Blend in 1/2 cup flour. Turn dough out onto work surface. Gradu

Indian Flat bread with spiced cauliflower filling DOUGH: Prepare the whole wheat dough in the following fashion: In a small bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup of the ghee. With your fingertips rub the flour and fat together until they look like fla

Heat 1 tb ghee in a skillet. Saute the cumin seeds until golden. Add onion, cauliflower & peas & mix well. Mix in asafetida & mango powder, stir. Add garam masala, salt & cayenne. Cover the pan & cook over a moderate heat for 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat

Wash the Lentils well and drain. Heat the Ghee or Oil in a large saucpan and fry the Onions. When they soften add the Chili, Pepper, Cumin, Coriander, and Turmeric. Stir in well and cook for 30 seconds or so. Add the Lentils. Stir well to ensure that each grain is coated and

BATTER: Combine besan, rice flour, baking powder, cumin seeds, paprika, turmeric, sugar, chili & salt. Add enough water to make a smooth paste. Add 1 tb oil & beat for 2 minutes. FRITTERS: Trim cauliflower & divide into florets. Rinse in fresh, cold water. C

Servings: 4 DIRECTIONS: Fill a large, high sided skillet with salted water and bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until barely tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, refresh under cold water and drain again. Pat dry and spread on a platter. br