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Coriander Leaves
Coriander (Cilantro in the USA) (Dhaniya – Urdu translation) From the Cori plant that is native to the Mediterranean. We have already covered the seeds and powder in a separate post but thought it would be covering the leaves separately as well as they are one of the most common…
Sweet Potato Curry Recipe
This recipe is brought to us by Greens of Grasmere.
Whilst we all enjoy a visit to the local Indian, it would appear that it isn’t only curry houses that are serving up the nation’s favourite dish.
Jal-Jeera (Jaljeera, jaljira) recipe
Jal-jeera powder generally consists of cumin, black pepper, mint, rock salt and some fruit powder. You can also find recipes with chili or hot pepper powder. In Hindi Jal means “water” and Jeera means “cumin”.
As well as giving your taste buds a hefty kick, the drink is also reported to be good for your digestion thanks to the cumin and rock salt.
Chicken Biryani
Biryani is a mixed rice dish with its origins in the Indian subcontinent and Persia.
A hugely popular dish, not only in India, but across the entire South Asia subcontinent and now the rest of the world.
There are many regional variations but here we show you how to cook the traditional Indian take on the chicken biryani.
Punjabi Chicken Karahi
A Punjabi Chicken Karahi is an onion and tomato based dish with plenty of garlic and ginger added as well.
This Punjabi recipe carefully blends spices for a subtle yet tasty dish. Our recipe uses a base curry sauce but if you don’t have one to hand you could use more chopped tomatoes or a little water but that will reduce the depth of flavour.
Lamb Karahi (Korai / Karai)
This lamb karahi recipe (or karai) is a classic Indian curry with tender lamb pieces coated in a beautifully spiced curry sauce. This is a relatively “dry” curry so your sauce should be nice and thick.
It is relatively easy to cook and if you don’t have a base curry sauce available you can use chopped tomatoes.
Aloo Gobhi (Gobi)
A delicious vegetarian dish consisting of potatoes (aloo) and cauliflower (gobhi).
Very popular across India and Pakistan with many different variations as additional vegetables are added to give it a different twist. The end product has a yellow tinge from the turmeric in the recipe.
Commonly served as a side dish, you can add peas kale or cabbage to vary the taste.
Chicken Hari Boti
This recipe comes courtesy of the Indian Ocean Restaurant in Ashton and their Executive Chef Nahim Aslam Chunky grilled or fried chicken marinated in a yogurt dressing flavoured with lemon and garlic and rolled in a blend of green leaves, fresh herbs and green chillies. A delicious dish that can…
Curry Powder
Curry powder is a mixture of spices based on South Asian cuisine. A similar spice blend exists in the north, called garam masala. Although you can buy readymade curry powder, it’s easy to make your own using everyday spices you will find at your local supermarket. Hundreds of varieties of…