Ghee





Ghee is Clarified butter.

It is used extensively in India and other South Asian cuisines and also in Hindu religious rituals. It is made by simmering unsalted butter, until the moisture has evaporated and  all the milk solids separate and deposit at the bottom. The scum floats on the top and the butter turns clear to a shade of light golden yellow.

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Garam Masala

Garam Masala
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Garam Masala is referred to a combination of different spices. It also refers to what the entire world calls the “curry powder“.

 

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What is Tarka?

Tarka is technique where spices are added to very hot oil. When the spice seeds are added to the hot oil, they pop and sizzle bringing out the intense flavor and aroma.

Tarka might be done in different ways:

Its either done at the beginning of a recipe, and then the other ingredients are added to it. So its cooked in the seasoning and flavored oil.

It is also may be done after the dish is cooked. The spices are added to the hot oil, and when the Tarka is done, the oil along with the spices are poured over the dish, stirred and covered to retain and intensify the flavor.

Sometimes it may be done both at the beginning and the end.

Other names of Tarka: “Chhownk” & “Baghaar

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Cabbage with Peanuts

Cabbage with Peanuts

Cabbage with Peanuts

  

Ingredients:

  1. ½ Head fresh Green Cabbage shredded
  2. ½ Red or Yellow Onion sliced very thinly into half moons
  3. 1 Medium tomato sliced
  4. ½ cup Shelled Raw Peanuts
  5. 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  6. 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  7. ½ Lime
  8. Salt to taste
  9. 1 can of Mandarin Oranges drained (Optional)

 

To Garnish:

  1. ½ tomato sliced
  2. 1 Tablespoon finely chopped cilantro

 

Preparation:

Heat the oil and add the mustard seeds.

 

When they start spluttering, add the Peanuts.

 

Just when the Peanuts start to brown add the sliced Onions.

 

Stir it around at low heat till the onions are just glazed BUT not browned.

 

Add the cabbage, salt and tomato and stir it to mix and cover it and let it cook at low heat.

 

Cook it for only about 5-10 minutes till the cabbages are glazed but still crunchy.

 

Pour it to the salad bowl and squeeze the juice of the lime and toss.

 

You can top it with mandarin oranges.

 

Garnish with fresh tomato slices and cilantro.

 

This can be served cold, but is best served at room temperature.

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Chingri Maacher Malaikari: Jumbo Prawns cooked in Spiced Coconut Cream

 

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Chingri  Maacher Malaikari is a signature dish from Bengal. Golda Chingri or jumbo prawns are cooked in a spiced creamy sauce made with thick coconut milk.  I have grown up in this East Indian State (West Bengal), having to eat (and loving every bite and moment of it) this simply marvelous dish in every special occasions, be it be a birthday, or an evening with guests.

 

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