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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As far as I can tell, mulligatawny is an anglicized version of Pepper Water, invented in India for Europeans and Anglo-Indians. This version, brought to Malaysia via Sri Lanka, seems to me a likely source of inspiration for Indian Mutton Soup 1 lb (500 g) stewing beef bones 8-10 cups (2-2 ½ liters) water Pinch [...]
This is the traditional dish used to moisten the rice when a dry curry is serve. This recipe is for the vegetarian version, often served in a glass to accompany rice, lentils and vegetable dishes. 1 teaspoon peppercorns 1 teaspoon cumin seed or ¾ teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon oil ½ [...]
2 tablespoons dried shrimp 4 medium-length red chilies, sliced 1 teaspoon shrimp paste, roasted in foil 2 pickling cucumbers or 1 large cucumber, cut into two or four lengthwise, seeded and sliced diagonally into thick strips Juice of 2 limes, or to taste Sugar to taste METHOD Soak the dried shrimp in warm for 30 [...]
