Recipezaar: Pressure Cooker,Southern Asia recipes

lemon rice with coconut chutney

Wed, 14 Mar 2001 12:23:53 -0500

This is an old recipe from southern India and has been in my family for generations. It is light yet filling and very easy to prepare. -- posted by usha rao

Spicy Dal

Wed, 14 Mar 2001 12:40:40 -0500

This dal will be loved by those who enjoy eating spicy food. This dal and achar paste is a combination not to be missed! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Sour Dal

Wed, 14 Mar 2001 13:04:33 -0500

This is a dal I was taught by one of my Maharashtrian friends, Amit. -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Fried Chana Dal with Panir

Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:44:47 -0500

My mom taught me this recipe. Paneer in this style is a nice change to the normal palak paneer or panner kofte. Try it, its mind blowing and very tasty. -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Godi Dal

Mon, 02 Apr 2001 17:44:07 -0400

It tastes more like the traditional Gujarati dal but I like it and find it different from the usual dals. -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Fresh Tomatoes in Curd

Fri, 04 May 2001 10:11:51 -0400

A lovely dish! Tip Make sure the curds is not sour. Also, soak channa overnight, to boil in 7-8 whistles, in cooker. -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Kashmiri Chops

Mon, 04 Mar 2002 13:48:12 -0500

-- posted by Fouzia Parkar

Spicy Sprouts Pilaf (Pressure Cooker)

Wed, 05 Jun 2002 18:09:49 -0400

This spicy rice delicacy is a perfect main dish for when you have lots of other last minute preparations, since rice cooks perfectly in a pressure cooker. Sprouts are easier to digest and abound in protein, calcium, iron as well as vitamin C. Serve with a chilled 'raita' or plain yogurt. This recipe is from www.tarladalal.com. -- posted by Anu

Soya Vadi Kababs

Mon, 26 Aug 2002 19:23:41 -0400

-- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Kidney Bean Chili, Indian Style (Rajma in Masala)

Sun, 08 Dec 2002 20:06:28 -0500

This is one of the signature dishes of North India, and is spicy, aromatic, flavourful, and simply out of this world! For the authentic feel, try to stick to the original recipe ingredients as much as possible, but you may also use suitable substitutes as mentioned. This is from "Vegetable Delights" by Malini Bisen. Note: Prep. time does not include pre-soaking time for the beans. -- posted by Anu

Matthan Erisheri (South Indian Pumpkin and Lentil Stew)

Sun, 16 Mar 2003 20:05:39 -0500

Another of my mom's pumpkin recipes for Charishma. According to my mom yellow pumpkin (the Halloween kind) is best for this recipe, but I don't see why you can't try other varieties. Then again, I'm always the rebel ;-) -- posted by Anu

Puppa Doi

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 20:02:03 -0400

This recipe is posted in response to a request for pressure cooker dessert recipes. I found it in the THURSDAY magazine's latest issue. It was submitted by Suganthi Kannan. I haven't tried it personally, but it sure looks very good! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Mutton Pilaf

Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:00:30 -0400

From the Thursday magazine. -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Hyderabadi Khatti Dal (Mango Lentil Curry from the Indian state,

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:00:11 -0400

A wonderful recipe submitted by Syeda Basarath to this week's Thursday magazine. Totally delicious and a must have for mango lovers! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Cousin Yolanda's Green Mango Dal

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 19:59:49 -0400

A variation of basic dal from Hyderabad, India. -- posted by Ranikabani

Oh My God These Are The Best Potatoes In The Cosmos!

Thu, 30 Oct 2003 20:00:48 -0500

These really are 'THE BEST' potatoes I've had in all these 23 long long years of my life! You have to try these sometime. This is a very easy side-dish to put together. You can serve it with white bread as well. You can pack it for a snack for yourself/a family member by spooning in some of this vegetable on a slice of bread and topping it with another slice. If you have a kid who loves potatoes(I'm thinking of the kid in me in my school days), then, spread a layer of the vegetable on a bread slice and put a layer of Heinz Tomato Ketchup over it and top it off with another slice of bread. You'll love it! I like food with minimal masalas(spices). This is one of my most prized recipes. When you do try these, think of me. We make these at home on the days we are fasting, we make these alot when we are potato crazy:-) I wish this recipe gets alot of good good reviews!! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Subru Uncle's Toor Ki Dal(sindhi Style) Dad, Mom and I Love And

Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:00:49 -0500

This is the lentil curry that Subru uncle(our Chef at home in Muscat for the last 13 years!) makes almost thrice(or more) a week! My dad simply loves this lentil curry. He says he can have this 365 times a year, every single day, and be really happy! This is my dad's FAVOURITE food in the world! He wants me to make this for him while we are on holiday in the US! I have learnt this today! Since I am trying to cut on salt and oil in my food, I don't have this alot(though I have to admit, I love this too!). This is a very flavourful and tasty lentil curry. You can have a bowl of this on a cold winter night as a soup all by itself! This is the traditional Sindhi recipe for this curry. Some people(Gujrati Indians) add sugar to sweeten this, but we like it spicy! Yet, you will be amazed that this is not very spicy at all, but really a great lunch alongwith rice and yogurt! I'm so glad I finally have this down pat! Enjoy this curry that I'm posting with special honour to Subru uncle who gave me the sweetest compliment today saying that, "Your my daughter with cotton hands!" ;-) -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Sambar

Fri, 23 Jan 2004 20:00:28 -0500

My sambar recipe which is loved at my home -- posted by Girl from India

Basic Tempering for Dals

Sun, 15 Feb 2004 19:59:07 -0500

Pulses - dried beans, split peas and lentils are a staple in India and provide protein for families who eat meat rarely or are vegetarian. (It has as much protein as a steak) They are versatile and combine beautifully with any meal. Can be had as a soup too. Though pulses can cause flatulence and cannot be stored for long once cooked this can be countered by using ginger/ asafoetida/ turmeric while cooking. (but we do not consume it after one day even if stored in the fridge - some others do but I have my own ways) They are a must atleast at one meal of the day. -- posted by Girl from India

Steamed Burghul

Sat, 21 Feb 2004 20:00:30 -0500

This is a healthy snack that is tasty too. Very South Indian in taste and technique of preparation. -- posted by Girl from India

Charishma's Finest USA Creation: Eight Spice Potatoes!

Mon, 05 Apr 2004 19:59:48 -0400

I made this last night just by tossing together whatever I got in my mind. My dad and bro were insisting to have spicy potatoes with Toor ki dal curry and rice. They relished these! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Spicy Sesame Potato Salad

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 20:00:22 -0400

Ate it at a party and then tried making it- it came out even better! -- posted by Meena Raj

Chole Masala

Sun, 08 Aug 2004 20:00:35 -0400

its very tasty -- posted by manju

Spicy Mutton Chops

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 19:59:51 -0400

I found this incredibly delicious recipe in the Thursday magazine. It was submitted by Sunita Sumant. Enjoy! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Masala Khichdi

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 20:00:40 -0500

I tried this recipe and my family loved it. It is the modification of the normal khichdi by adding herbs and spices which are not very common in khichdi. It is a north Indian dish. -- posted by Chitra Sharma

Spicy Indian Yellow Lentil Curry

Thu, 09 Dec 2004 19:59:50 -0500

This is Gayatri Venkatesh's recipe from the Thursday magazine. Its really tasty. You can tone down the spiciness by reducing the number of green chillies if you please. Enjoy! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Charishma's More of a Veggie Yellow Lentil Curry

Fri, 24 Dec 2004 20:00:06 -0500

This is my creation and we make it every Thursday at my apartment here in Orlando, FL. My dad enjoys it so much and surprisingly enough, so does my Brother! I love it too and always serve it with my "Dad's Half-way Sindhi and half-way yellow rice recipe (posted separately) and plain yogurt on the side! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Indian Curry Soup

Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:59:39 -0500

i came across this recipe in a magazine few years ago tried &it turned out to be tasty -- posted by crazy cook

Spicy Trotter

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 16:56:48 -0400

This is Kashmira A. Mehta's recipe from the Thursday magazine. Enjoy! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Mixed Vegetable Kebab Rolls With Mint Chutney

Sun, 08 May 2005 21:52:13 -0400

This is awesome!!! I found the recipe in the Thursday magazine{Feb 26- March 3 ' 2004}. This was submitted by Seizal H. Kapadia. Enjoy! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Black Rice Pudding

Sat, 11 Jun 2005 21:16:06 -0400

Something a bit different! Black rice or black sticky rice can usually be found in Asian or Indian stores. -- posted by Missy Wombat

For Diabetics - Lentil and Vegetable Broth

Wed, 10 May 2006 07:44:04 -0400

This is from Tarla Dalal's Delicious Diabetic Low Cal recipes book. Note: You may use any fresh veggies if cabbage and spinach are not your favourites. Celery garlic toasts are posted separately. Enjoy! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Mom's Favourite Dalia for Breakfast

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:37:17 -0500

This was taught to me last year by my Mom's elder sister, Bindu D. Kapoor. This is a nutritious breakfast and well worth the effort. Diabetics may also have this. A cup of tea on the side and this is the perfect start to your day. Enjoy! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Erissery

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:36:06 -0500

A traditional dish from Kerala, India. It makes a nice autumn dish for extra holiday pumpkin. -- posted by tamarinda

Sambhar

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:45:31 -0500

This is an amazing authentic dish. Very easy to make. I got this recipe once again from my cooking guru, Rupali. Everything she touches turns to gold, and this recipe is certainly gold. After the amazing flavor, the thing I love most about her recipe is that it's so easy to make. Very quick. All of these ingredients are available at any indian grocery store. -- posted by alice Dave

Quick Indian Curry With Coconut Quinoa (Pressure Cooker)

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:06:01 -0500

I love Indian flavors, but all the cream based sauces make it tough for me to eat it as often as I would like! I had a craving for some Indian curry, a fridge full of good vegetables to use and some ideas to cut a lot of the fat. It came out pretty well, though I think I will increase a sharp spice next time, I think ginger would be a good call. I did the sauce at the same time as the vegetables which lessened the total time. -- posted by lunaorion

Quinoa Upma Pilaf

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:33:34 -0500

From the Sakthi Foundation ayurvedic recipes: http://www.sakthifoundation.org/kitchen_dinner-2.htm This recipe is different from most Upma recipes in the use of quinoa and a pressure cooker. You can substitute 1-1/4 cup semolina (more traditional) for the quinoa and your choice of chopped seasonal vegetables for the peas. -- posted by tamarinda

Sweet & Sour Sprouted Mung Beans

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:52:57 -0400

This is an Indian hearty dhal (lentil soup) from the state of Gujarat, that was taught to me by mother-in-law. The preparation requires some planning, but the results are excellent. Two notes: 1) the original dish was meant to be 'Saatvic' (a type of Hindu food considered pure), which usually means no onions or garlic, but it is tasty both ways and; 2) the recipe calls for jaggery, which can be bought in a local Indian grocer, but sugar works almost as well. -- posted by Meera