Tandoori Fish

Ingredients

1/3 cup vinegar
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 pounds thick catfish fillets, cut into large chunks


Directions

Blend the vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt, cayenne, coriander, cumin, and oil in a blender until you have a thick paste. Brush the fish chunks with the mixture to coat evenly and place in a shallow dish; pour the remaining marinade over the fish. Allow to marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours.
Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the marinated fish in a broiler-safe dish, reserving the marinade.
Broil the fish under the preheated broiler on the oven's center rack for 10 minutes; turn the fish and brush with reserved marinade. Continue cooking until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 7 minutes more. Serve hot.


Prep Time:10 Min Cook Time:17 Min Ready In:4 Hrs 27 Min

SERVINGS 6

An Indian recipe for marinated white fish that works well with catfish, tilapia, or orange roughy. As with all Indian dishes, feel free to adjust the spices to your preferences

Vegetarian Korma

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 potatoes, cubed
4 carrots, cubed
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 cup frozen green peas
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish


Directions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender. Mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. Mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and curry powder. Cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Prep Time:25 Min Cook Time:30 Min Ready In:55 Min

CAN BE SERVED WITH RICE OR NAN

SERVINGS 4

Chicken Korma

Ingredients

1/4 cup cashew halves
1/4 cup boiling water
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 large onion, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - diced
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water


Directions

Place cashews in a small bowl, and pour the boiling water over nuts. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes. Place garlic and ginger in food processor and blend until smooth; set aside.
Heat oil in wok over medium heat. Cook the bay leaves in hot oil for 30 seconds. Stir in onion, and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in garlic/ginger paste, and season with coriander, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Stir in chicken, and cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, place the cashews, along with the water in which they were soaked, and the cream and yogurt into food processor. Process until smooth.
Stir the cashew mixture into the chicken and onions. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cornstarch mixture, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.


Prep Time:20 Min Cook Time:40 Min Ready In:1 Hr


SERVINGS 4

Tofu Keema

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
salt to taste
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped


Directions

Place tofu in a colander, and cover with a plate. Weight down with a skillet or some other heavy object. Let drain for 30 minutes. Place in the freezer for 24 hours.
Remove tofu from freezer, and defrost. Mince, and set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds, and cook until the seeds begin to sputter. Cook onion, ginger, garlic in oil until browned. Stir in tofu, peas, and curry powder; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Then stir in tomatoes and salt. Cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in chopped pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Prep Time:15 Min Cook Time:25 Min Ready In:40 Min

SERVINGS 4

Indian-Style Chicken

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1/2 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot chile paste (optional)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Directions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, and fry for a few minutes until they become fragrant and begin to pop. Stir in chopped onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir together tomato paste and water, and pour into skillet. Stir in chicken, and cook until it has firmed and turned white, about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, brown sugar, chile paste, cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue to simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.


Prep Time:20 Min Cook Time:30 Min Ready In:50 Min

SERVINGS 4

Chicken Vindaloo

Ingredients

2 pounds skinless chicken drumsticks

5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 inch piece fresh ginger root, minced
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

8 dried curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/4 cup water

1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar


Directions

Cut a few shallow slits into each chicken drumstick, and place into a resealable plastic bag; set aside. Heat 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until the onion has turned golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, and use a slotted spoon to scoop the onion mixture into a blender. Leave as much oil in the pot as you can, and set aside. Add 3 tablespoons white vinegar, coriander, cumin, garam masala, black pepper, salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Puree until smooth, then pour into the bag with the chicken; mix until the chicken is evenly coated, and squeeze out excess air. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, or in the refrigerator for 3 hours or longer.
After the chicken has marinated, heat the oil left in the Dutch oven over high heat, and stir in the curry leaves and mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds have finished popping and have turned gray, remove the chicken from its marinade, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Pour in the remaining marinade and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
While the chicken is cooking, deep fry the potato cubes until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Once the chicken has cooked for 20 minutes, stir in the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Recover, and continue to simmer until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, at least more 10 minutes.


Prep Time:30 Min Cook Time:55 Min Ready In:2 Hrs 25 Min


SERVINGS 4 (A popular sour dish from Goa. Serve with hot rice.)

Prawn Malai Curry(Bengali Style)

Ingredients

Garam Masala:
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
3 whole cloves
3 (1 inch) pieces cinnamon stick

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 whole cloves
4 green cardamom pods
2 (1 1/2 inch) pieces stick cinnamon
1 onion, grated
1 1/4 teaspoons ginger paste
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1/2 cup water
1 cup coconut milk
1 pound tiger prawns, peeled and deveined

1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) (optional)


Directions

Prepare the fresh garam masala: in a coffee grinder, grind the cardamom seeds, 3 whole cloves, and 3 cinnamon sticks to a fine powder. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the 4 whole cloves, 4 cardamom pods, and 2 sticks of cinnamon and fry for a few seconds (take care as cloves tend to pop out of the pan). Stir in the grated onion and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until the liquid dries and the onion no longer smells raw, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in the turmeric and cayenne pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, cover the pan, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. When the mixture is just below boiling, stir in the prawns. Sprinkle the mixture with almost all of the fresh garam masala powder, reserving a pinch to use as a garnish. Gently stir to combine. Do not cover the pan at this stage, as the coconut milk will curdle.
As soon as the prawns are pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, add the ghee. Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the reserved garam masala over the dish and serve.


Prep Time:20 Min Cook Time:20 Min Ready In:40 Min

Servings 4

Spicy Crab Curry - Bengali Style

Ingredients

2 fresh Dungeness crabs, cleaned and with their shells cracked
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon hot water
1 tablespoon mustard oil
3 cups sliced red onion
1 3/4 cups boiling potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2 whole cloves
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 pods green cardamom pods
5 whole black peppercorns
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 Thai green chiles
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar

Garnish:
1 wedge fresh lemon
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions

Rub the crabs with 1 teaspoon of the turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon salt; let them marinate for 1 hour. Combine the mustard seed and hot water in a small bowl and let stand for 10 minutes. Use a mortar and pestle to grind the seeds into a coarse paste.
Heat the oil in a wok or kadhai over medium heat. Add the crabs and stir fry until they change color, about 4 minutes. Remove the crabs from the oil and set aside.
Add the sliced onions to the wok and cook and stir over medium heat until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Raise the heat to high, add the potatoes, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Add the cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and peppercorns, and stir for thirty seconds.
Stir in the tomatoes, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Halve three of the chiles and add them to the wok. Cook and stir for an additional minute or two over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium; add the remaining 1 teaspoon turmeric, the cayenne pepper, and the mustard paste and stir to combine. Add the crabs to the wok and pour in just enough water to cover the vegetables. Bring the water to a boil and stir in the sugar and salt to taste.
Cover the wok, reduce the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are tender and the water is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid, stir, and simmer until the gravy is thickened, about 5 minutes more.
Squeeze the lemon wedge over the finished dish. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green chile and serve hot, with rice.

Prep Time:25 Min Cook Time:30 Min Ready In:1 Hr 55 Min

SERVINGS 4

Spicy Shrimp (Chingri Maach)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 green chile peppers, seeded and minced
salt to taste
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
1/4 cup cilantro leaves


Directions

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, and cook and stir onions until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in tomato and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic paste, turmeric, garam masala, green chile peppers, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes more.
Reduce heat to low, add the shrimp, and cook and stir over low heat until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 8 minutes. Add a small amount of water if needed; the sauce should be thick. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Prep Time:15 Min Cook Time:20 Min Read 35 Min

SERVINGS 4

Machhere Jhol (Bengali Fish Curry)

Ingredients

2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds thick whitefish fillets, cut into large chunks
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon black cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds


Directions

Bring the tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, salt, and water to a boil in a four quart saucepan; reduce heat to medium and maintain a simmer.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the fish in the oiled skillet until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to the saucepan.
Heat a separate skillet over medium heat, and toast the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and fenugreek seeds until fragrant, just a few seconds. Stir the spices into the saucepan. Simmer until the flavors integrate, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.

Prep Time:10 Min Cook Time:20 Min Ready In:30 Min

SERVINGS 4

Indian Fish Curry

Ingredients

For the marinade:
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil

4 white fish fillets
1 onion, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
5 cashew halves
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Mix the mustard, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a shallow bowl. Add the fish fillets, turning to coat. Marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Combine the onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a blender or food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a paste.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the prepared paste; cook and stir for a minute or two. Add the cayenne pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Cook and stir for an additional five minutes. Stir in the chopped tomato and vegetable broth.
Arrange the fish fillets in a baking dish, discarding any extra marinade. Top the fish with the sauce, cover the baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Prep Time:20 Min Cook Time:35 Min Ready In:1 Hr 25 Min

SERVINGS 4

Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons chicken stock
2 tablespoons bourbon
salt and pepper to taste


Directions

In a large skillet, melt butter or margarine and add olive oil. Saute garlic and onion until translucent. Remove garlic and onion from skillet with a slotted spoon.
Add chicken breast halves to skillet and brown on both sides. Return garlic and onion to skillet. Add broth and bourbon and stir all together. Cover and let simmer over very low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is tender and done (chicken juices run clear).

Servings 4