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EGGPLANT SALAD

EGGPLANT SALAD

This dish is good with Lamb Biryani, Pilau or Yellow Rice. 1 lb (500 g) cigar-shaped eggplant or large purple eggplant 2 tablespoons oil 1 ½ tablespoons fenugreek seed 1 medium-sized onion, cut in half across and finely sliced lengthwise 2 tablespoons Fish Curry Powder 1 cup (250 ml) tamarind water made from ½ tablespoon [...]

BITTER MELON CURRY

BITTER MELON CURRY

This dry curry recipe is one instance where commercial Indian fish curry powder from Malaysia is acceptable. Sliced okra also works well for the vegetable. 1 bitter melon or 3 green bell peppers, chopped 1 heaping tablespoon Fish Curry Powder 2-3 tablespoons oil Salt to taste Fresh lime juice to taste METHOD Cut the bitter [...]

WHITE CURRY

WHITE CURRY

Omit the shrimp for a vegetarian variation on this dish. 4 medium-length green chilies, sliced in rounds 2 medium-sized onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric ½ teaspoon fenugreek, coarsely ground A few shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional) 1 large purple eggplant (about 1 lb/500 g), chopped or mixed Indian vegetables (waxy [...]

FRESH VEGETABLE CURRY

FRESH VEGETABLE CURRY

This dish can also be made with grated carrot or broccoli cut into small florets. 2 tablespoons oil 3 chilies, sliced 12 pearl onions or 3 medium-sized onions, quartered 6 small zucchini, sliced into rounds or cubed 2 teaspoons Fish Curry Powder 1 cup (250 ml) thick coconut milk Tamarind water or fresh lime juice [...]

BRINJAL CURRY

BRINJAL CURRY

1 lb (500 g) long purple eggplant, sliced or cubed Pinch of ground turmeric Salt to taste Oil for frying 1 ½ medium-sized onions, cut in half across and finely sliced lengthwise 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced 1 tablespoon Fish Curry Powder or Ceylon Curry Powder 2-4 fresh green chilies, sliced lengthwise, or to taste [...]

PORK VINDALOO

PORK VINDALOO

4 tablespoons vinegar 3 tablespoons oil 1 medium onion, cut in haft across and thinly sliced ½ teaspoon brown mustard seed, coarsely ground 1 lb (500 g) pork, cubed Water Salt to taste Spice Paste 2 teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon black peppercorns or ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cumin seed or [...]

LAMB AND SPINACH

LAMB AND SPINACH

2 tablespoons oil or ghee 1 large onion, cut in half across and finely sliced lengthwise 1 cardamom pod, broken open 1 stick cinnamon 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon Meat Curry Powder 1 lb (500 g) lean lamb, cubed 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 2 tablespoons yogurt Salt to taste 1 package frozen [...]