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Indian Recipes


Indian food is considered exotic yet wonderful by nearly all who try it. Check out these great Indian recipes.

There are a total of 110 indian recipes.

Aam Lhassi

Posted by Darlene at 1/19/2002 7:25 pm

Source: Mark Satterly

1 cup diced fresh mango
1/2 cup orange juice, chilled
3 tablespoons clear honey
2 cups rich milk, chilled
1 pinch garden rose petals, optional<...

Aam Lhassi

AfghanStyle Catfish Stew (Mahi Laqa)

Serve with hot cooked Basmati rice for an authentic meal.

1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup ghee or vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoe...

Afghanstyle Catfish Stew

Almond Cream Fudge (Badaam Barfi)

3 cups almonds, blanched and peeled
2 cups halfandhalf
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ghee
2 sheets edible silver leaf (optional)

Put almonds in the container of an electric blende...

Almond Cream Fudge

Alu Began

1 pound potatoes (alu)
1 pound eggplant (began)
2 medium onions, chopped
1/4 tablespoon ginger paste or powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic paste or powder
2 medium tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon turme...

Alu Began

Ande Ki Bhorji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)

6 eggs
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
1 or 2 ...

Ande Ki Bhorji

Badam Cake

1 cup very finely powdered almonds
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ghee

Soak almonds for one hour. Drain. Remove the skins and grind into a thick smooth paste, adding minimum water.

In a heavy pot, mix sugar ...

Badam Cake

Badam Kulfi (Ice Cream with Almonds)

1 cup almonds
1 (16 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (16 ounce) can evaporated milk
16 ounces whipping cream
1 pinch cardamom powder (optional)
Sugar to taste

Soak almonds in wa...

Badam Kulfi

Baked Beef Curry with Custard Topping (Bobotie)

1 1/2 pounds ground beef or lamb
1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)
1 cup milk1 egg
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
...

Baked Beef Curry With Custard Topping

Basic Balti Sauce

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Spanish onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
4 green chiles, chopped
Seeds from 10 cardamom pods
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 ta...

Basic Balti Sauce

Basic Curry Sauce

3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 1/2inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
2 mild fleshy green chiles, deseeded...

Basic Curry Sauce

Bhakari

Serve this wholewheat bread from the Gujarat region of India as you would pita bread. It's good for dipping, and tastes great all by itself.

2 cups wholewheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup ...

Bhakari

Bhindi Dopeaza

1 pound okra
2 medium onions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic paste or powder
1/4 teaspoon coriander paste or powder
1/8 teaspoon cumin
3 large tomatoes
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Cut th...

Bhindi Dopeaza

Butter Chicken

14 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts
2 to 3 tablespoons butter
1 onion
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
2 teaspoons crushed ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 to 2...

Butter Chicken

Carrot Pudding (Gajar Halva)

6 medium carrots, finely shredded
2 cups halfandhalf
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsa...

Carrot Pudding Gajar Halva

Cashew Nut Fudge (Kajoo Barfi)

Raw cashews are available at health food stores. Rose water is available at pharmacies and specialty food stores. Almonds, pistachios or walnuts may be substituted for the cashews.

2 cups raw cashews (1/...

Cashew Nut Fudge

Cauliflower and Potatoes

1 cauliflower, cut into pieces
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 teaspoons tomato paste
Salt, to taste
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1...

Cauliflower And Potatoes

Cauliflower with Spices (Baghari Phool Gobi)

If black mustard seed is not available, substitute yellow mustard seed.

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seed
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped<...

Cauliflower With Spices

Chick Pea Soondal

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas or garbanzo
beans, drained, rinsed
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 dried red chile pepper
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon urad dal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened...

Chick Pea Soondal

Chicken Curry

Serve with Mango Chutney and rice.

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broilerfryer chicken, cut up
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1 cup dairy sour cream
2 teas...

Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry

Posted by luvtocook at 6/7/01 5:40:35 am

Curry
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped apple
1 cup sliced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 to 3 teaspoo...

Chicken Curry

Chicken Dilruba

2 medium onions
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons Punjabi garam masala
6 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken, skin removed,...

Chicken Dilruba

Chicken Kabobs (Saté Ajam)

This features the Indonesian combination of spicyhot and sweet. Serve with Peanut Sauce.

2 large whole chicken breasts (about 2 pound)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon packed...

Chicken Kabobs

Chicken Korma

1 (2 1/2 pound) cutup chicken
2 cups yogurt
3 cloves garlic
2 medium onions, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped
2 teaspoons peanut or sunflower oil
2 teaspoons ground coriander
Chicken Korma

Chicken Tikka

Posted by Olga at 9/22/02 7:56:50 am

This is a traditional Indian barbecue recipe.

Serves 4

1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken
1 1/2 cups yogurt
1 tablespoon paprika
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1/8 teaspo...

Chicken Tikka

Chicken with Apricots and Potato Straws

1 (3 pound) skinless chicken, cut into small pieces
4 whole dried hot red chiles
1 (2inch) piece cinnamon stick, broken
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
7 cardamom pods
10 cloves
2 teaspoo...

Chicken With Apricots And Potato Straws

Cilantro Chutney (Chutni Gashneetch)

1 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint leaves or
1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint leaves
1 teaspoon chopped gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 tea...

Cilantro Chutney

Coconut Curry Chicken

Source: Food & Wine magazine December 2000

You can make the dish ahead, and refrigerate for up to two days.

1/4 cup whole unsalted cashews
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken
breasts, cut into 1in...

Coconut Curry Chicken

Coconut Rice

2 tablespoons oil or margarine
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 to 5 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
5 cardamom buds, crushed (optional)
3 whole bay leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground fresh or powdered ginger
2 cloves garlic...

Coconut Rice

Crunchy Almond Chicken (Pakistan)

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 clove garlic
1 thin slice ginger root
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broilerfrye...

Crunchy Almond Chicken

Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt (Raita)

2 medium cucumbers
2 scallions (with tops), chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/...

Cucumbers And Tomatoes In Yogurt

Curried Peas and Rice

1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold cooked rice

Rinse...

Curried Peas And Rice

Dal

1 cup lentils
2 large, chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 carrots, diced
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon butter or oil
...

Dal

East Indian Curried Shrimp

1 small onion, minced
1 celery heart, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon curry powder
Pinch of thyme
1 bay leaf
3 pint chicken broth
1 small tart apple, peel...

East Indian Curried Shrimp

East Indian Lamb Curry

2 pounds lean lamb, cubed
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup chopped instant onions
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon MSG
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
4 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon...

East Indian Lamb Curry

East Indian Lamb Curry

2 pounds lean lamb, cubed
1/4 cup allpurpose flour
3 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup chopped instant onions
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon MSG
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
4 tablespoons curry powder
...

East Indian Lamb Curry

Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce (Bonjan Borani â?? Afghanistan)

1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1 (1 1/2 pound) eggplant, cut into 1/2inch slices
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons s...

Eggplant With Yogurt Sauce

Ekoori

3 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon peeled and finely grated ginger
1 fresh hot green chile, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeri...

Ekoori

Foamy Coconut Fudge (Narial Barfi)

Use only freshlygrated coconut. For a combination flavor, add 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted chopped cashew nuts with the coconut.

3 cups freshlygrated coconut
2 cups granulated sugar
Pinch of ...

Foamy Coconut Fudge

Fragrant Rice

8 ounces long grain rice
2 tablespoons groundnut oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon green cardamom pods, crushed
2 kaffir lime leaves
2 cups chicken or veg...

Fragrant Rice

Fried Cakes

2 cups allpurpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon warm water
Butter or margarine

Sift flour and cinnamon together. Mix...

Fried Cakes

Gajar Ki Kheer (Carrot Pudding)

4 cups milk
2 tablespoons longgrain rice
2 cups firmly packed peeled and grated carrots
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspo...

Gajar Ki Kheer

Ghee

This is like clarified butter. Make a large batch with about a pound of butter, then refrigerate, covered, to use for cooking omelettes and for other cooking where you want a pure butter taste, without all the water.

Heat 1 pound...

Ghee

Gobhi ki Biriyani (Rice with Cauliflower)

4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter or vegetable oil)
1 1/2 teaspoons white cumin seeds
Pinch of asafoetida powder (Hing powder)
2 bay leaves
4 green cardamom pods
2 1/4 cups caulifl...

Gobhi Ki Biriyani

Golden Potato Slices

These are usually served with a chutney. A good choice is Cilantro Chutney.

4 medium potatoes
3/4 cup allpurpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon groun...

Golden Potato Slices

Grilled Indian Chicken

Serve with basmati rice, grilled red peppers and a crisp green salad.

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Marinade
1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika...

Grilled Indian Chicken

Gujarati Carrot Salad

6 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup raisins, soaked in hot water for 1 hour...

Gujarati

Gujerati (Green Beans)

1 pound fresh green beans
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon black mustard seed
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 hot red dried chile, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated...

Gujerati

Gulab Jamun (Milk Balls in Sweet Syrup)

A traditional Indian dessert, these spongy milk balls are soaked in rose scented syrup. They are delicious with fresh cream, Kulfi, ice cream etc. Sprinkle goldleaf on top of each serving to make it r...

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun

1 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1/4 cup allpurpose flour
2 pinches baking soda
3 tablespoons melted ghee
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
1 cup light brown sugar
3 cups water
7 cardamom pods
2 cups oil
1 teaspoon...

Gulab Jamun

Hearty Pulse and Beef Soup (Maushawa â?? Afghanistan)

6 cups water
1/2 cup dried red kidney beans
1/2 cup dried green split peas
1/3 cup uncooked regular rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound b...

Hearty Pulse And Beef Soup

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