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 [...]
Korma is a rich yogurt-braised, spicy but not necessarily hot dish from the Mogul courts. The Malay korma replaces yogurt with coconut milk. For the best flavor korma should be cooked the day before it is eaten. ½-in (1-cm) slice fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 1 cup yogurt 1½ lb (750 g) lamb from [...]
This dish is best reheated and eaten at least 24 hours after it is cooked. 1 chicken, skin removed, cut into curry pieces 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2-in (5-cm) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons oil 2 medium-sized onions, halved and finely sliced lengthwise ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seed 2-in (5-cm) piece of [...]
4 tablespoons oil 5 shallots or 1 medium-sized onion, finely sliced lengthwise ¾ -in (2-cm) piece of cinnamon stick A few curry leaves 1 lb (500 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 medium waxy potatoes, parboiled, peeled and diced ¾ cup (200 ml) thick coconut milk 1 tablespoon tamarind water, or to taste Salt [...]
The molee style of cooking uses coconut milk and fresh flavorings and come from south India. 1 lb (500 g) fish fillets (mackerel, Spanish mackerel, salmon) Salt to taste Oil for frying 1 medium-sized onion, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, chopped 6 thin slices fresh ginger root, peeled and cut into strips 3 medium-length red [...]
