Recipezaar: Southern Asia,Side Dishes recipes

Khagina

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:27:32 -0400

Khagina is an Indian spiced omelet. It can be served in wedges as an accompaniment to a vegetable curry or with a chutney. It can be served warm or at room temperature. this recipe was adapted from the "vegetarian epicure" book two by anna thomas. Note: the flour used is besam, chick-pea flour, words not in the computer. -- posted by lynnski / LA

Simple Lentil Dal (Dahl)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:24:27 -0400

Don't let the word "Simple" fool you; it's a fairly easy recipe to make, but results in the loveliest of flavor complexities. The mashed garlic, cloves and cinnamon give the lentils a lovely, warm aftertaste and a heavenly fragrance. Whole spices are cooked in a bit of oil to infuse it with their flavor before the lentils are added and a fresh tempering oil is also used to finish the dish. This can be a of a stew-like consistency or like a soup depending on your preference. Add more water to thin, less to thicken. Puree a bit of the lentils for a smoother dal. Really nice over basmati rice! This was my second attempt at making a dal and my first *successful* one. ;) The recipe, (courtesy of acclaimed chef and cooking teacher, Suvir Saran), calls for pink lentils (dhuli masoor dal), but I used split yellow (mung or moong without the hulls and split). -- posted by Sandi (From CA)

Broccoli With Indian-Spiced Yogurt

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:13:43 -0400

This is an extra simple, slightly daring, very tasty addition for a standard table vegetable. I believe that it originated with Jamie Oliver. The yogurt mixture keeps well, and is then available to enliven broccoli even in an everyday meal. -- posted by Chef Wes

Plain Pilau

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:27:49 -0400

This is a fragrant, slightly sweet rice dish that goes well with very hot and spicy curried dishes; and it's delicious on its own. The recipe was adapted from: "the vegetarian epicure, book two", by Anna Thomas. -- posted by lynnski / LA

Easy Curried Yellow Dal (Yellow Split Peas)

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:46:46 -0400

I am usually too lazy to make my own curry, plus the take away from my local Indian restaurant is way better than anything I can usually make at home. But I had this package of dry yellow split peas in my cupboard for ages and finally decided to use them up one night. This is a very basic, mild curry recipe that can easily be modified to suit your individual tastes. Nutritious and vegetarian as well. Can be made vegan by substituting vegetable oil or margarine for the butter. -- posted by EZBeingGreen

Basmati Rice

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:54:06 -0400

A hearty flavorful rice. Use in Indian cooking. Is not overpowered by spices. -- posted by Sweetiebarbara

Indian-Style Rice Salad

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:53:46 -0400

Found several interesting looking rice salads in the NY Times on July 30, 2008 by Mark Bittman (the minimalist). He says rice salads are among the few salads that don't deteriorate after the dressing is added, so they can be dressed minutes or hours ahead. He recommends that you cook the rice a bit in advance, and dress it before it gets too cold. He also recommends that you cook the rice like a pasta, in abundant salted water (for between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the rice) and then drain it and dress it when the rice is cool enough to handle. Cooking time is for white rice. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Curried Vegetarian Samosas

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:05:14 -0400

Indian-American Fusion -- posted by joycooklove

Indian Style Lentils-Vegan

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:51:14 -0400

This is a very tasty recipe for the dry lentils available from the supermarket. I got the original from the 1972 edition of "An Invitation to Indian Cooking" by Madhur Jaffrey, a cookbook that I highly recommend for very satisfying recipes. I have modified it so that it has less fat. I use one tablespoonful here. If you want to use no oil, you could just dry roast the cumin seeds and leave out the asafetida. The seasoning is very mild; you can pump it up by adding more ginger, pepper, cayenne and turmeric. -- posted by Chef #569171

Quick Chickpea Raita

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:30:17 -0400

One of my inventions. This is a very quick raita to put together. This recipe can be served with northern Indian or Middle Eastern foods. A good way to add protein to a vegetarian meal. -- posted by Andtototoo!

Carrot and Coriander Pilaf

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:03:20 -0400

From the September 20, 2005 Sydney Morning Herald. Serve with lentils and warm naan or roti bread, or with grilled fish or chicken. -- posted by AmandaInOz

Simple Turmeric Rice

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:21:39 -0400

Poor man's saffron rice! Still good. -- posted by Oolala

Curried Cauliflower

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:01:55 -0400

Adapted from a recipe by SamDee at allrecipes.com. You can make it vegetarian by substituting cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken. -- posted by DrGaellon

Indian-Spiced Squash

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:06:11 -0400

This recipe is from fitnessmagazine.com. -- posted by Chef #966418

Basmati Rice With Cashews, Peas and Fresh Coriander

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:41:12 -0400

A quick to prepare rice dish, adapted from a recipe on one the cards in international culinary celebrity Kurma Dasa's 52 card set 'Quick Vegetarian recipes you can prepare in a hurry'. It is important to use pans with tight-fitting lids for this recipe. If you are not overly fond of peas or spinach, substitute them with a vegetable you prefer. But the green of the vegetables in this dish does contrast most attractively with the yellowish rice and the cashews. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Mandarin Turmeric Rice

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:35:59 -0400

I don't usually like mixing fruit with savoury dishes but this recipe caught my eye, it's even simpler to do if you throw the rice & turmeric in the rice cooker and then stir through the remaining ingredients at the keep warm stage.. -- posted by **Mandy**

Mushrooms With Creamed Spinach and Spices (Khumb Jahanara)

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:47:32 -0400

Named after a Moghul empress, this is a dish fit for royalty. Even if you don't like spinach, you'll probably enjoy this. Use the low end of the chile powder recommended range for a barely discernible level of heat, reducing the burn even further (for pansies like myself) by using Kashmiri chile powder. -- posted by Sandi (From CA)

Indian Vegetable Curry

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:05:08 -0500

Entered for safe-keeping. From "Favorite Brand Name Best-Loved Chinese Recipes and More". U.S. family-style. Add cooked chicken for a heartier main dish. Serve with white or brown rice. -- posted by KateL

Bengali Potatoes

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:40:46 -0500

From Cook Smart Vegetarian, looks good and saving here till I can get to try. Sounds great for diabetics as it uses sweet potatoe. Wikepedia describe panch phoron as equal amounts of fenugreek, nigella seeds, mustard seeds, fennel and cumin. -- posted by I'mPat

Fried Eggplant With Yogurt Sauce

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:43:57 -0500

My mother's recipe. This is a very simple side dish to go along with an Indian or Middle Eastern meal. It's great over rice. The eggplant will be soft, not crunchy, so if you prefer a crunchy fried eggplant then this is not the recipe for you :) Cooking time does not include the time it takes for the oil to heat up. Enjoy. -- posted by BrownSugarChef

Himalayan Red Rice

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:15:34 -0500

Long grain, dark red, and a nutty flavor.Earthy nutty, aromatic, and complex. Ideal for salads and rice pilaf recipes. -- posted by Sweetiebarbara

Yogurt Rice

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:02:27 -0500

Have this with Sambar -- posted by Julia Gaboulia

Curry Roasted Broccoflower

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:51:42 -0500

My son asked me to buy a broccoflower, and I had no idea how to cook it. The grower had a great recipe site Tanimura & Antle. My family loved it. Its smells great when cooking too. -- posted by busy mom of boys

Indian Cauliflower Curry Stew

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:12:41 -0500

A curry-seasoned vegetable dish that's so substantial and flavorful your family won't miss the meat. ;) A very easy to make stew that owes its complex flavor to spicy, fresh ginger and traditional Indian curry. GoodHousekeeping Magazine, January 2009 edition. -- posted by Manami

Pilaf-Style Basmati Rice

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:30:24 -0500

From Cook's Illustrated Online. No need to soak or rinse the rice. -- posted by DrGaellon

Cauliflower With Curried Tomatoes

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:38:19 -0500

This recipe won the R.O. 20 gift voucher in the Thursday magazine dated January 3rd- 9th'2008. It was submitted by Urmi Chakraborty. Hope you all enjoy it! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Lentil Dal (Or Dahl, Daal, Dhal)

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:53:40 -0500

This is one of my favorite dishes - it's so easy and really tasty! Be sure to serve with either basmati or long grain rice. It tastes even better the next day! -- posted by emmieawards

Indian Asparagus

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:50:49 -0500

Don't be fooled by the strange sound of coconut with asparagus. Because of the spices and hot green chillies these ingredients combine to create a wonderful spicy asparagus treat. This is a popular preparation of asparagus in Southern parts of India. (Service with rice and rasam or saambaar, pappadum and yogurt.) -- posted by Chef #749692

Aloo Gobi Mattar

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:53:26 -0500

This is an adaptation of Aloo Gobi Mattar Recipe #187408 - a very tasty recipe. All I have done is rewrite it with the ingredients in the order they are used. At this time, I have only prepared it once. I used a combination of olive oil and butter for cooking, ginger paste in lieu of all of the fresh ginger, vegetable stock, and went without the hot green chili pepper, fenugreek seeds and fresh cilantro as I did not have them on hand. This dish is an excellent addition to any Indian meal and equally good reheated the next day. -- posted by MA Blossom

Portobello Curry With Green Rice

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:48:55 -0500

Portobello curry? Yum! This calls for a spicy Madras curry powder. If you can't get any, try Recipe #174350. Enjoy! Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Feel free to add other vegetables to your liking! -- posted by Sharon123

Curried Lentils

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:10:34 -0500

A fabulous recipe from Australia's Hot & Spicy Cooking book. My ex-husband and I fought over who'd get this grocery store purchased magazine-book! I haven't found a dud in this book yet! :) -- posted by mersaydees

Potato Onion Masala

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:02:36 -0500

This is my favourite recipe since its very easy to prepare. It may not contain much ingredients or nutritious or whatever it is, but its too simple to make for a lazy one like me. And thanks to mom for this simple recipe! -- posted by Archana

Curried Wild Rice and Brown Rice Cakes

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:03:30 -0500

*LCBO Food and Drink Magazine: Winter 2009 -- posted by Cass*

Methi Aloo Bhaji

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:11:54 -0500

A potato and fennel dish to serve alongside other Indian style dishes. -- posted by English_Rose

Cottage Cheese in Spinach Gravy(Palak Paneer)

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:34:00 -0500

cottage cheese called paneer are available in Indian stores -- posted by Pavithra Mahesh

Okra and Lentil Daal

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:45:02 -0500

A spicy vegetable and lentil dal, a perfect accompaniment for an Indian meal or serve as a veggie main dish. -- posted by English_Rose

Achingya Thoren (Kerala Style Green Bean Curry)

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:23:38 -0500

This recipe is from Kerala region of India. A thoren is a dry curry made from chopped vegetables, coconut, mustard seed and curry leaves. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Carrot Pilaff

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:17:14 -0500

A superhealthy side dish which tastes good too! -- posted by English_Rose

Wedding Day Greens

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:39:39 -0500

Wonderful accompaniment to an Indian meal. Originally from The Healthy Cuisine of India by Bharti Kirchner. Pureed greens mixed with spiced potatoes, onions and yams. Beautiful to look at. I can make a meal of this by itself. Hope you enjoy it. -- posted by Marysdottir

Asparagus With Curry Butter

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:20:24 -0400

Supposedly this easy side dish is vegetarian, low fat, low sodium, low carb, and heart healthy. They say it goes well with a grilled cheese or a grilled salmon. . .it truly works with a lot of different dishes. Recipe from Eating Well and placed here for safe keeping! -- posted by JanuaryBride

Tomato Basmati

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:26:00 -0400

Garnish with green chiles, cilantro leaves, and eggs. Adds a bright color to your meal. A lovely side dish. -- posted by Super Wifey

Fruit and Nut Rice-India

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:29:54 -0400

A while back a Zaarian reminded me of a wonderful Indian rice dish. Afterwards this recipe showed up in my email from gourmet-recipes-from-around-the-world. The serving size is a guess - be sure to let rice soak a bit then drain -makes it fluffy. -- posted by Buster's friend

Indian Tomato Salad

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:48:19 -0400

This lovely salad is wonderful accompaniment to an Indian-themed meal but also works well as a side dish with chicken or salmon. -- posted by Irmgard

Vegetable Kuruma

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:16:04 -0400

spicy south indian veggie gravy -- posted by Pavithra Mahesh

Saffron Rice

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:06:17 -0400

Adapted from a recipe by Kimber at allrecipes.com. You really have to use basmati rice to get the best flavor; plain long-grain rice will likely be bland. Substitute oil for the butter to make it vegan. -- posted by DrGaellon

Spicy Eggplant and Green Bean Curry

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:16:14 -0400

A recipe I love based on one from the March 2007 issue of Bon Appetit magazine, in the Readers' Quick Recipes section, attributed to Nick Vidargas of Sacramento, California. The intro states, "This fresh and sophisticated dish would be a delicious vegetarian entree for two -- just add rice. Look for curry paste and coconut milk in the Asian foods section of the supermarket." -- posted by mersaydees

Spinach Kofta

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:53:29 -0400

veggie balls served in creamy spinach gravy -- posted by Pavithra Mahesh

Curried Spinach & Onion Rice

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:05:08 -0400

To make this side dish into a main meal for 4 people, add a large tin of drained tuna. You can replace the curry powder with a mixture of ground spices such as coriander, cumin, and turmeric, if you prefer. From the January 2009 issue of "recipes +" magazine. -- posted by Sara 76

East Indian Roasted Potatoes

Fri, 22 May 2009 01:59:22 -0400

New potatoes are coming in & they are delicious! Thinking of using these as a foil for some Recipe#202972 that I am starting in the am. Crispy hot taters, cool refreshing slaw & spicy steaming BBQ pork on fresh made buttermilk dinner rolls - mmmm! Received this in an email from gourmet-recipes-from-around-the-world. Thanks, Kamal! Prep time includes boiling the potatoes. -- posted by Buster's friend

Cheese-Stuffed Potatoes/Yogurt-Spice/Sesame Seed Crust

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:05:47 -0400

If you want to study the art of meatless barbecue, India is the place to do it. So says Steve Raichlen in his Globe-Trotter Guide to BBQ.This nation of more than a billion people has more vegetarians than there are people in the USA. Over the centuries, Indian grill masters have evolved a higly sophisticated style of vegetarian barbecue - dishes bursting with flavor (not to mention dairy and grain proteins). Their grilling is so complex and satisfying, you'll never miss the meat! Tandoori "aloo" potato - turns up at grill parlors throughout northern India. The best Raichlen has ever tasted came from the landmark restaurant Moti Mahal in Delhi, the potatoes were packed with cheese, slathered with spice paste, and crusted with sesame seeds. What's not to like? If unable to find the yogurt for some reason, place regular yogurt in cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a large bowl. Cover and chill overnight to drain & voilá! Bon Appetit Magazine, July 2009 edition. There are cooling times that vary - depending on when you serve these wonderful potatoes.:) -- posted by Manami

English Indian Restaurant Mint Sauce

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:45:11 -0400

savoury cold sweet sauce found in British Indian restaurants, used as an accompaniment. It's very moreish and I experimented for ages to arrive at something that is as good as that found in a restaurant. -- posted by MsEVP

Indian Style Black-Eyed Peas

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:17:07 -0400

Taken from What's Cooking Indian by Shehzad Husain, 1998 Thunder Bay Press, p. 146. "This is semi-dry when cooked, and is very good served with a few drops of lemon juice or with chapatis and a wet curry." -- posted by lolsuz

Spiced Basmati Rice With Fruit and Pine Nuts

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:40:36 -0400

A recipe from Restaurant Raji, perfect accompaniment to curries or other spicy dishes. Ghee is essentially a clarified butter, there are recipes here for it or it can be bought. Of course you can just melt butter and skim off the solids -- posted by MarraMamba

Okra Curry (Bindi Bhajee)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:12:13 -0400

From Pat Chapman's Curry Club, Indian Restaurant Cookbook -- posted by Baz

Yellow Rice Mix

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:05:00 -0400

From my food preservation group. OAMC. You can make several packets of these at a time for future use. -- posted by dicentra

Spiced Orzo Pilaf

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:25:15 -0400

Cooking Light, NOVEMBER 2004 -- posted by dicentra

Curried Eggplant in Tomato Sauce

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:15:41 -0400

Aubergines are an important vegetable in Indian households. Here is a very tastey and easy dish to prepare. This makes enough for four people as a side dish to accompany a meat or fish curry. -- posted by Brian H

Mushroom Curry

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:35:07 -0400

This Indian recipe is unusual as mushrooms are not common in India. The finished dish can be eaten as a side dish or stirred through rice to make an altogether different dish !!!!! I often eat this as a cold rice dish on picnics or with a B.B.Q. -- posted by Brian H

Beans With Lentils and Coconut

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:35:16 -0400

Super easy side dish to eat with a curry. French, Stick, Runner or what ever you know the beans as, they have a wonderful taste and will also accompany many other dishes, not just for curry addicts. -- posted by Brian H

Curried Potatoes With Eggplant (India-Aloo Baigan Sabji)

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:34:15 -0400

Have been looking for a home for 2 beautiful purple eggplant I bought at a rural farmer's market & I think this is it. Received in email this am from gourmet-recipes-from-around-the-world. This will be a splendid accompaniment to the simple chicken I am roasting on the grill for this pm. Will serve with green chutney - Recipe#366673 -- posted by Buster's friend

Indian Cauliflower

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:00:30 -0400

a madhur jaffrey recipe. -- posted by hannahactually

Indian Mashed Potatoes

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:01:04 -0400

a madhur jaffrey recipe. -- posted by hannahactually

New Potatoes With Cumin

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:01:52 -0400

a madhur jaffrey recipe -- posted by hannahactually

Indian Green Cabbage

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:02:48 -0400

a madhur jaffrey recipe -- posted by hannahactually

Spicy Eggplant With Tomatoes

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:04:27 -0400

From "5 Spices, 50 Dishes" by Ruta Kahate. -- posted by hannahactually

Railway Potatoes

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:04:48 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate -- posted by hannahactually

Simple Fusion Cabbage Stir-Fry

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:05:04 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate -- posted by hannahactually

Curried Mushrooms and Peas

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:06:56 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate -- posted by hannahactually

Punjabi Red Beans

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:13:10 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate. you must soak the red beans in cold water for 8 hours or overnight. -- posted by hannahactually

Indian Fried Rice

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:14:46 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate. -- posted by hannahactually

Green Peas in a Creamy Indian-Spices Sauce

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:36:29 -0400

a madhur jaffrey recipe -- posted by hannahactually

Crusty Russet Potatoes With Coriander

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:40:36 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate -- posted by hannahactually

Ginger-Lemon Sweet Potatoes

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:41:43 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate -- posted by hannahactually

Butternut Squash and Green Beans in Coconut Milk Curry

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:42:01 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate -- posted by hannahactually

Corn With Mustard Seeds

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:42:14 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate -- posted by hannahactually

Creamy Lentil and Split-Pea Dhal

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:45:47 -0400

From the book Hot and Spicy that belongs to a friend. -- posted by JustJanS

Red Curry Courgettes (Zucchini)

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:19:55 -0400

Tired of zucchini done Italian or French style? Try this one, based on the curries of northern India. -- posted by Cluich

Konkan Crab

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:38:31 -0400

A creamy, coconuty appetizer.. courtesy of Thali restaurant in New Haven, CT. -- posted by Dinu

Aubergine and Cauliflower Curry

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:19:35 -0400

From a British magazine but untried by me as yet. -- posted by katew

Aloo Palak(Indian Potato and Spinach Curry)

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:36:37 -0400

Aloo palak is one of my favorite Indian dishes and every time we ate at the Indian restaurant I always ordered this,since I have some indian spices on hands,I cooked this at home,and it's amazing that my husband says it was almost as good as the restaurant one.give this super healthy and rich in color dish a try:-) -- posted by sasha's kitchen

Mustard Green Beans

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:37:43 -0400

Great Pakistani side dish recipe for string green beans. Very easy to make and very tasty by itself, served with roti/naan, regular bread or even plain rice. This recipe is pretty much to taste so you can adjust it to your liking. -- posted by dumbell579

Sweet Mango Chutney

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:18:24 -0400

This is my adaptation of a mango chutney recipe I screwed up because I did the conversions wrong and used waaaaay too much vinegar. I did some experimentation and found that this combination really works. It's also open for substitutions. Cooking time varies because I have a crappy gas stove where it can be hard to tell how high/low the heat is, yours may work more efficiently and can cook faster. -- posted by the80srule

Malai Mixed Vegetable Curry

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:18:20 -0400

Delisious curry, eay to cook, a good vegetarian dish. However should you want to add some chicken to the recipe, it still works well, and, saves having to cook a separate second dish. You can sub the cream for yoghurt, and use any vegetable of your chosing. -- posted by Brian H

Easy Punjabi-Style Chickpea and Potatoes

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:06:25 -0400

I came up with this when I was in the mood for spicy potatoes, and immediately thought of my favorite side dish at the Jackson Diner buffet. This is a great sidedish but I also like it as a main meal too, with some rice or naan. Green peas would work in this recipe too, either as a third main ingredient or to replace the chickpeas, but I love the richness of the chickpeas and couldn't get over not only how close it was to Indian restaurant quality, but also how simple and quick it was to make! By accident better yet! You'll find it hard to believe it's homemade and from canned food better yet. The taste is very hot and spicy, and what I love the most is the way the kick sneaks up on you after a minute! :) Important note-- I created this dish by accident so I just ballparked the spices before tweaking measurements. This yields about 4 cups (I'd have about a 2-cup serving with one more leftover for the next day), so if you're planning on a potluck, larger amount to cook for your family, OAWC/OAMC, etc. you might want to use the multiplier on here to figure out the correct proportions for the ingredients. -- posted by the80srule

Beef Samosas

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:48:59 -0500

This is a combination of a few recipes. I used frozen puff pastry but had tons of filling left over so I would guess you need 3 packages of puff pastry for this. -- posted by Elle Anderson

Lentils With Cumin and Asafetida

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:32:27 -0500

This is a wonderful Indian lentil side dish. Asafetida has a very strong, musky smell that many people find unappealing. Store it in an airtight container to prevent it from contaminating your other spices, and if you really don't like the smell, keep it in the freezer--I left it in my car for a little while and everything in the car smelled like it afterward. Despite the strange smell, I have not yet met anyone who dislikes the flavor once it's prepared! This recipe comes from a cookbook called Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen. All the ingredients should be available at any Indian grocery store. -- posted by Edana

Basmati Cumin Lentil Rice

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:19:28 -0500

I went to the Indian grocery and picked up some nice staples, and whipped this up because it was cheap and simple. You can make this vegan by using oil instead of butter, but I like the richer flavor the butter gives in this dish. Makes a wonderful side dish to curried vegetables as well as meat dishes and curries for our meat lovers. -- posted by the80srule

Pakistani Style Bhindi Ka Salan (Okra/Ladyfinger Curry)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:57:55 -0500

Back in the days when I was a child every time my mother made this dish it was considered a treat among me & my siblings. Besides potatoes & peas, okra/ladyfinger is another all time favorite vegetable among the Pakistani population. It is usually served with roti/chapatti & yogurt or sometimes with Masoor Dal (lentil) here is the recipe of a basic okra curry that was passed down from my grandmother to my mom & down to me. Its the tomatoes that give it a different taste compared to the other recipes posted so far. Note if you want to make "Bhindi Gosht" (Okra curry with mutton) after frying the onions add mutton, let it cook on medium low heat for 20 minutes, then follow the rest of the recipe. You can also add 1/2 cup water to make it a little saucy. -- posted by Bint e Naeem

Indian-Spiced Sweet Potato Steak Fries

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:17:57 -0500

Sweet potatoes cut in steak fry fashion are tossed with olive oil and Indian seasonings for a great side dish that beats candied yams any day -- healthwise and flavorwise. -- posted by GrandpaToot

Lentils With Potato and Cabbage

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:11:34 -0500

I created this simple but tastey side dish to accompany a curry. The use of precooked lentils reduces the cooking time. All good curries deserve a dish of lentils as a side dish to compliment the curry and add another flavour while bulking out the meal. This dish can be used as a soup if you add a stock cube or two and more water. -- posted by Brian H

Mixed Vegetable Masala

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:28:09 -0500

This is a simplified version of a basic vegetable curry. It's hearty and filling, reasonably spicy but not overpowering. If you are feeling decadent upgrade the coconut milk to full fat. ;) -- posted by Radivu

Daal - Bengali Lentil Soup

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:31:29 -0500

Traditional lentil soup, of Bengali origin. Staple of our cuisine, easy, delicious and nutritious. Can be served with ghee, or clarified butter, for extra richness, but perfectly fine and healthier without it. Usually served with rice, or can be eaten alone :) -- posted by Chef Zbaby

Spiced Pilau Brown Rice

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:08:37 -0500

The turmeric adds a wonderful golden color to this healthy brown rice dish. The spices add lovely flavor and although you don't eat the leaves, cardamom pods or cinnamon stick, leaving them in makes the dish look very authentic and pretty. A Jamie Oliver recipe. -- posted by English_Rose

Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:33:59 -0500

This is my recipe for the perfect side-dish of any Indian cuisine entree... it can be prepared two ways -- as a white rice which is better for dishes with sauces, such as chicken tikka masala -- or as a curry-seasoned yellow rice, which serves well all on its own. I've left plenty of room here for creativity, as I feel everyone is their own best chef! This rice is delicious to begin with -- you couldn't possibly go wrong! -- posted by Bazaar®

Vegetable-Packed Indian "cornbread"

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:53:17 -0500

I don't really know what to call this. It doesn't have corn anywhere in it, but the first several times I made it, that's what my husband and I both thought of. It's my slight variation on a recipe called "Tarkari Handi" from the awesome cookbook "Laxmi's Vegetarian Kitchen" by Laxmi Hiremath. It's a delicious vehicle for getting LOTS of vegetables in. Bonus - it's gluten-free and free of all the other irritants my husband can't take on his anti-inflammatory diet. -- posted by kitchengrrl

Curry Roast Potatoes

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:54:48 -0500

A spicy way to serve potatoes. -- posted by Chef #1522879

Spinach, Mushroom & Lemon Rice Pilaf

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:48:25 -0500

Perk up rice with herbs, spices and add colour with spinach to make a great midweek meal. -- posted by English_Rose

Spicy Indian Potatoes

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:22:13 -0500

I got this recipe from manjulaskitchen.com. It was so delicious we just ate it without any bread or accompaniment. I didn't even have time to take a picture because it was all gone! Maybe next time. The actual recipe states to boil the potatoes first, but I just added them to the pan and let them cook in the pan with the other ingredients. I don't know if the version below is exactly the same as from the website, but it's how I made it. -- posted by browniepie

Easy Vegetable Dal

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:31:45 -0500

From the kitchen of Rose Eliot. Serve with Indian breads or boiled rice. -- posted by Missy Wombat

Bombay Potatoes

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:42:13 -0500

This a recipee from Jamie Oliver, I could not find a decent recipe on here so I found this one and its very tasty -- posted by student-chef