This special dish from Southwest India calls for a large amount of vegetables. Include as many Indian-style ones as you can-pumpkin, potatoes, winter squash, yam, purple eggplant and carrots-but not leafy vegetables. It is usually prepared in large quantities for special occasions and is best left to sit and then served at room temperature. 2 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
For a complete meal, serve with Kitchree, raita, chutney and a crispy salad 2-in (5-cm) piece cinnamon stick or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 cloves or ½ teaspoon ground cloves 6 cardamom pods or ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 4 cloves garlic 2-in (5-cm) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and coarsely chopped Pinch of ground turmeric [...]
This curry is originally from Malabar on the southwest coast of India. There the use of fresh grated coconut is a common practice. 1 lb (500 g) boned leg of lamb, cubed 1 teaspoon ground hot chili 2 medium-sized onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 thick slices fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 1 [...]
