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    Quick Chicken Curry

    Serves 4-6 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil 1 medium brown onion 2 teaspoons finely chopped (or crushed) garlic 1 teaspoon grated ginger 2 long green chillies, de-seeded and finely chopped 2 large zucchinis, halved lengthways then sliced 1 teaspoon turmeric 3 tomatoes, each cut into minimum 8...
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    Tofu Keema Vegan Recipe - Indian Style Cuisine

    A savory Indian favorite, this dish is easy to make and exciting to taste. Serve over rice, or enjoy it with hot naan bread... YOU WILL NEED: 1 Cake Firm Tofu - Diced 1 Yellow Onion - Chopped 1 Green Bell Pepper - Chopped 1 Roma Tomato - Chopped 3-4 Flakes Fresh Garlic - Chopped Finely 1/2"...
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    Mexican Horchata (Rice Drink)

    This drink is typically served at breakfast time and is rumored to be a cure for a hangover. With all the sugar and the refreshing taste, I can see why. Ingredients 1 c uncooked white rice. Not instant rice. Some people have substituted basmati or other flavored rices. I used plain, long grain...
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    Saffron Rice

    Ingredients: * SERVES 4 * 2 cups white Thai jasmine-scented rice, OR substitute white basmati rice (Note: brown rice is not successful with this recipe) * 3 1/2 cups good-tasting chicken or vegetable stock * 1.5 to 2 Tbsp. fish sauce, OR 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt if vegetarian/vegan (to taste) * 1/2...
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    King Prawn, Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash With Mango Curry

    serves 4 or 3 hungry people what you will need a pack of king prawns ( raw ) 1 butternut squash, cubed 4 sweet potatoes, cubed 1 mango, cubed 6 spring onions, sliced 1 jar thai red curry paste 1 tin of coconut milk, not light or half good for ya, go for the FULL fat juice of 1 lime 4 table...
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    Butter Chicken - Murgh Makhani

    3 Tb Oil 2 Ea Black Cardamom Pods 1 Ea Green Cardamom Pod 2 tsp Black Peppercorns 2-3 Ea Cloves 1 tsp Ginger, chopped 2 Cl Garlic, smashed 1 Pc Cinnamon-1cm 2 Ea Onion, diced 4-5 Ea Tomatoes, chopped 2 Tb Butter 1 Ea Bay Leaf 1 tsp Cumin Powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 1 Ea Tandoori Chicken...
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    Chicken Tikka Masala (America's Test Kitchen)

    Serves 4 to 6 This dish is best when prepared with whole-milk yogurt, but low-fat yogurt can be substituted. For a spicier dish, do not remove the ribs and seeds from the chile. If you prefer, substitute 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon...
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    Special Stuffed Cabbage

    Rice and vermicelli is a common combination in Arab and Turkish cooking - it has a lighter texture than rice on its own. Here they're stuffed into cabbage leaves to make a truly comforting dish. Serves 4 30g unsalted butter 45g vermicelli (not the rice variety) 150g basmati rice 300ml...
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    Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

    (Healthier Than it Sounds) Ingredients: 1.5 cups dry long-grain (like Basmati) rice 1 cube chicken bullion 3 cups water 2 carrots 1/2 cup peas (thaw if frozen) 4 scallions 1 clove garlic 2.5 Tbsp lite soy sauce 1.5 Tbsp dark soy sauce 1 Tbsp hoisen sauce 2 eggs ~1-2 Tbsp peanut oil, divided use...
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    Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice

    Steamed white rice tossed with freshly chopped cilantro, a dash of citrus juice and a little salt. 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro 2/3 cup white basmati rice 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Lime In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil over low heat. Add rice and the juice from...
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    Dal

    Ingredients: 1 cup masoor dal (split red lentils) (you can use a different type of dal too) 1 teaspoon ground turmeric Some vegetable oil ½ chopped onion ½ chopped green pepper ½ cup chopped squash 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1-2 dried red chillies 8 black...
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    Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Tartines

    Preheat oven or grill to 400 degrees F. Place 4 16 inch lengths of foil on work surface. Shape each piece into foldable bowls. Coat foil with cooking spray. Place 1 slice of toast into each foil packet. Combine mushrooms, asparagus, and shallots in a medium-sized bowl. Add 1/4 cup broth, and...
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    Chicken Dum Biryani

    [SIZE=4][FONT=Arial][COLOR=Navy]Ingredients: 1 Whole Chicken (cut in pieces) 500 grams of Basmati Rice (Preferably pre-soaked for atleast half an hour) 2 medium Onions (preferably sliced thin) 5 Cardamom Pods 2 Cinnamon Sticks 6 Cloves 1 tsp. Garlic Paste 1 tsp. Ginger Paste 200 grams of...
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    Chicken Almond Curry With Coconut Milk

    We come back to India. This is a delicious recipe from Bengala. Something not very complicated but really delicious. Chicken, almonds, coconut and spices, of course. Ingredients: 1 chicken breast 2 tablespoons oil Some salt 1 tablespoon ground almonds 1 tablespoon flaked unsweetened coconut ½...
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    Ginger Pineapple Fried Rice

    2 c. uncooked Basmati rice, or other long grain white rice 3 T. grape seed, canola, or peanut oil 3 T. finely minced fresh peeled ginger 5 scallions, white and pale green parts separated from greens, finely chopped 1/2 t. kosher salt 3/4 c. diced cored peeled fresh pineapple 1 T. Soy sauce, opt...
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    Pork Balchao

    The perfect mixture. That is what Goa is. This is a dish with influences from very different worlds. Pork, vinegar, Indian spices: Goa. Ingredients: 1 inch cinnamon stick 1-2 dried red chillies 3 cloves 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 4 green cardamom pods (without the pods) 8 black peppercorns 3...
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    Coconut-Cashew Rice

    1 cup dried, unsweetened coconut flakes (1 1/2 ounces) 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed 3 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups salted roasted whole cashews (6 ounces) Preheat the oven to 350. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and toast until golden...
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    Chicken Biryani (with Egg)

    Ingredients * 2 cups- Basmati rice * 2 Eggs * 300gm Boneless chicken * Vegetable oil * Ginger paste * Garlic paste * 2 Teaspoons besan (gram flour) * 1/4 Teaspoon cumin powder * 1/2 Teaspoon turmeric powder * 1/4 Teaspoon coriander powder * 2...
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    Eggplant, Zucchini, and Sweet Red Pepper Stew

    Ingredients * 1 eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes * 1/4 cup olive oil * 1 cup chopped onion * 5 cloves garlic, chopped * 1/2 cup Basmati rice * 1 zucchini, cut into large chunks * 1 large red bell pepper, chopped * 3 fresh tomatoes, diced * 1 cup Marsala wine...
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    Bean and Rice Tacos

    14.5 oz can kidney beans 1 cup basmati rice chicken buillion cube corn or flour tortillas salsa cumin garlic powder pepper red pepper sauce bbq sauce (i made up a small batch, very simple) shredded cheese frying oil of your choice Drain the beans, and reserve liquid. Add enough water to make...
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