Easy Indian Cooking (42 page)

Green Cabbage with Lentils 99

Grilled Chicken Wings with Ginger and Lemon 26

Grilled Chicken with Apple Compote 45

Grilled Lamb Chops with Curried Couscous 48

Grilled Sea Bass with Coriander Chipotle

Ketchup 60

grinding, spice 7

H

hazelnuts 114

heavy cream 27, 30, 56

Homemade Paneer Cheese 104

honey 15, 23, 31, 33, 53, 64, 106, 110, 117

Honey Roasted Stuffed Lamb 53

Hot and Sour Chickpeas 88

hummus 19

I

Indian-Style Beef Burgers 49

ingredients 10

K

kale 79

Kashmiri Meatballs 56

kebabs 7, 46

kidney beans 13, 55, 91

kiwifruit 31
kokum
45

Konkan Chili Shrimps 69

L

Lamb

Aromatic Lamb with Green Peas and Cumin 54

Classic Marinated Lamb Curry 51

Grilled Lamb Chops with Curried Couscous 48

Honey-Roasted Stuffed Lamb 53

Kashmiri Lamb Meatball 56

Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Lime 52

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Mint Crust 50

Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Lime 52

lassi
116, 117

lemon juice 12, 19-21, 24, 26, 29, 31, 32, 35, 38, 40, 43-45, 49, 50, 62, 66, 69, 74, 87, 100, 104, 107, 112

lemon pepper 23, 40

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Fresh Mint 40

lemon zest 21, 38, 40, 43, 62, 74, 112

lemongrass 67

lemons 12, 16, 19-21, 23, 24, 26, 29, 31, 32, 35, 38, 40, 43-45, 49, 50, 60, 62, 65, 66, 69, 74, 87, 100, 104, 107, 108, 112

lentils 9, 13, 24, 46, 50, 63, 70, 74, 82, 87, 89, 98, 99, 105

lime juice 20, 31, 52, 61, 64, 68, 81, 113, 116

lime zest 61

limes 12, 20, 31, 49, 52, 61, 64, 68, 81, 90, 108, 113, 116

lobster 65

M

mace 14, 15, 81

Madras Style Lentil and Vegetable Stew 87

Mango and Roasted Red Pepper Chutney 23

Mango Yogurt Lassi with Saffron 116

mangoes 23, 31, 52, 96, 100, 108, 113, 116

marinade 12, 15, 26, 29, 33, 35, 38, 40-42, 48, 50-54, 57, 60, 81

masala
8, 9, 38, 40, 63, 80, 90, 100-103

Masala Petit Pois with Baby Carrots and Coconut 103

Masala Scrambled Eggs with Crumbled Paneer 100

melons 3, 108, 113

milk 73, 75, 81, 104, 108, 110

mint 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19-21, 23, 24, 32, 35, 40, 42, 49-51, 70, 75, 77-81, 87, 98, 104, 107, 113, 116, 117

Mint Pilaf with Potatoes and Cumin 78

Mixed Rainbow Vegetables with Kadhai Paneer 102

Mung Bean and Spinach Samosa 28

mushrooms 43, 53, 62, 79, 85

Mustard Potatoes with Dill 96

mustard seeds 8, 9, 15, 20, 22, 32, 43, 54, 55, 65, 74, 79, 87, 89, 96, 98, 101, 103, 106

N

naan
24, 56, 70, 75

nigella seeds 75

nutmeg 14, 52, 110, 117

O

okra 73, 100

Onions

green onions (scallions) 20, 23, 35, 68, 69, 90, 95, 98, 102, 103

onions 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 23, 24, 27, 34, 39-45, 49, 51, 53-57, 60, 74, 78, 81, 84, 87, 89-91, 95, 97, 100, 102, 103, 105-107

red onions 21, 22, 31, 57, 62-65, 67, 85, 88, 90, 101

yellow onions 30

Orange and Carrot Cooler 117

Orange and Saffron Yogurt Cake 112

oranges 31, 33, 43, 72, 88, 103, 108, 112, 117

Oven-Roasted Spiced Eggplant 95

P

pachadi
22

Pan-Braised Fish with Lemon and Rosemary 62

Pan-Roasted Eggplant Pachadi Dip with Sesame 22

Pan-Roasted Onion Chicken 39

Pan-Roasted Spiced Corn 34
paneer
7, 100, 102, 104, 107

Paneer Picatta 107

papayas 31, 108

paprika 10, 15, 22, 44, 48, 56, 60, 85, 87, 100, 105
parathas
20, 22, 74, 76

parfait 110

peas 13, 40, 54, 63, 101, 103

pecans 115

Peppers

bell peppers 19, 22, 23, 27, 31, 34, 41, 64, 102

cayenne peppers 9-12, 23, 26, 29, 32, 38, 45, 49, 51, 53, 54, 62, 65, 66, 68, 95, 100, 103

chipotle peppers 57, 60, 75, 79

dried red chili peppers 8, 10, 11, 20, 22, 34, 43, 54, 55, 69, 79, 96, 97

fresh green chili peppers 11, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 32, 33, 40, 42-44, 49, 51, 54, 61-63, 67, 74, 78, 79, 81, 86-88, 90, 91, 94, 95, 98-101, 103, 106, 107

Mexican chili peppers 57, 90

poblano peppers 27

red pepper flakes 31, 60, 64, 74, 84, 101, 102

pesto 61, 79

petit pois 82, 103

phyllo pastry sheets 28

picatta 107

pilaf 16, 46, 62, 78, 79, 107

pineapples 23, 31, 78, 108

pistachios 108, 110

Plum Tomato Mustard Dip 22

Pomegranate Mint Chutney 21

pomegranates 21, 49, 108

Pork

Chipotle Pork Chops 57

Potato and Dill Stuffed Parathas 74

Potato Raita with Chives and Cumin 19

potatoes 16, 19, 20, 22, 27, 40, 43, 49, 63, 74, 76, 78, 79, 80, 84, 96, 98, 101, 107

Poultry

Baked Mint Chicken 42

Cardamom Chicken 43

Chicken Skewers with Soy Ginger Glaze 33

Duck Vindaloo 43

Green Chili Roast Chicken 44

Grilled Chicken Wings with Ginger and

Lemon 26

Grilled Chicken with Apple Compote 45

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Mint 40

Lemon Sage Tandoori Chicken Tikka 38

Pan-Roasted Onion Chicken 39

Saffron Rice and Chicken Casserole 81

Stir-Fried Chicken with Cumin and Peppers 41

prawn 67

Puffed Breads with Mint 80

R

ragout 91

raisins 45, 108, 114
raita
17-19, 23, 75, 78, 79, 81, 105

Red Bean Ragout with Plum Tomatoes and Thyme 91

red snapper 61, 79

rice 10, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 41, 43, 46, 48, 51, 53-55, 58, 61-63, 65, 67, 69, 70, 73, 74, 77-79, 81, 82, 87, 89, 91, 92, 97, 99, 105, 107

rice flour 66

Roasted Rack of Lamb with a Mint Crust 50

Roasted Red Snapper with Fresh Green Chili Cilantro Pesto 61

roasting, meat 7

roasting, spice (
bhunnana
) 7

roasting, vegetable 8

rosemary 16, 24, 52, 56, 62, 65, 69, 70, 74, 75

Rosemary Lemon Rice 74

S

saffron 15-17, 21, 22, 41, 51, 70, 73, 81, 89, 110, 112, 116

Saffron Rice and Chicken Casserole 81

Saffron Rice with Toasted Almonds 73

sage 38

salmon 58, 60, 64

Salted Yogurt Lassi with Cumin 117

sambal chili paste 18 20, 35, 87

samosas 18

sautéing (
bhunao
) 8

scallions. See Onions, green onions (scallions) scallops 65

sea bass 58, 60, 79

Seafood

Coriander-Crusted Salmon with Cilantro Cucumber Chutney 64

Crispy Fried Fish with Chili Mayo 35

Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp with Tamarind

Glaze 29

Crispy Southern Indian Fried Fish 66

Cumin-Crusted Sea Scallops 65

Curried Malabar Squid 68

Fragrant Lobster Curry 65

Goan Crab Cakes 63

Grilled Sea Bass with Coriander Chipotle

Ketchup 60

Konkan Chili Shrimps 69

Pan-Braised Fish with Lemon and Rosemary 62

Roasted Red Snapper with Fresh Green Chili Cilantro Pesto 61

Tiger Prawn Curry with Lemongrass 67

seasoning cast iron 9

sesame oil 15, 22

sesame seeds 15, 16, 19, 22, 32, 79, 89

shallots 14, 69, 94

sharbat
113

shrikhand
110

shrimp 29, 67, 69

skewers 33, 38, 57

soup, see
dal
sour cream 12, 23, 52, 53, 56

Southern Indian Masala with Potatoes and Peas 101

soy sauce 33, 54, 68, 69

Sparkling Ginger-Lime Cooler 116

Spice Stuffed Okra 100

Spiced Hummus with Almonds 19

Spicy Bombay Chili Eggs with Broccolini 103

Spicy Eggplant Rice with Mint 79

Spicy Goan Beef Curry 54

Spicy Red Lentils 87

spinach 19, 28, 53, 57, 76, 79, 84, 88, 89, 96, 98

Spinach and Thyme Roti Flatbreads 76

squash 34, 38, 41, 87, 97, 105

squid 68

staranise 16, 21, 34, 65

steaming (
dum
) 7

Stir-Fried Chicken with Cumin and Peppers 41

Stir-Fried Mushroom and Vegetable Pilaf 79

Stir-Fried Potatoes and Green Beans with Mint 98

storage 11

Street-Style Spicy Black Chickpea Masala 90

Sweet and Sour Asparagus with Cashews 106

Sweet Cranberry and Lemon Chutney 21

Sweet Yogurt Sundae with Saffron and Pistachios 110

T

tamarind 17, 24, 29, 46

tandoor
7, 58, 75

tandoori
38, 58

Tandoori Chicken Tikka with Lemon and Sage 38

tarragon 101, 104

techniques 6

tempering 8

thyme 19, 57, 76, 88, 91, 98

Tiger Prawn Curry with Lemongrass 67

tikka
38, 57

tilapia 35, 60, 62

Toasted Cumin Chapatis with Orange 72

tomatoes 8, 9, 12, 22, 24, 30, 31, 45, 51, 54-56, 60, 64, 65, 79, 84-86, 88, 90-92, 98, 100, 102-104, 106

tools 9

Tropical Fruit Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette 31

V

vanilla beans 112

vanilla yogurt 116

Valrhona Chocolate Burfi with Toasted Coconut 114

veal 55

vegetable stock 27, 34, 62, 65

vinaigrette 31

vindaloo
36, 43, 46, 54

W

Wasabi and Green Chili Chutney 20

Watermelon Cranberry Sharbat 113

Y

Yellow Lentils with Baby Spinach and Garlic 89

Yellow Pear and Cherry Tomato Salad with Cumin 31

yogurt, plain 12, 15, 17-20, 22-24, 26, 32, 38, 40, 42, 43, 48, 51, 54, 57, 69, 74, 75, 81, 86, 104-106, 108, 110, 112, 117