The Paleo Recipe Book

Friday, September 07, 2007

Indian Snacks Dishes - Yogurt Kebabs

Yogurt Kebabs

Serves: 6
Preparation time: 30-40 minutes

Ingredients:

1 kg yogurt (curd)
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
4 green chilies
1/4 tsp garam masala
3-4 tbsp cashew nuts
4-5 sprigs coriander leaves
3 tbsp corn flour
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Method:

1. Remove the water from the curd by placing it in a cloth and tie it with a thread very tightly.
2. To this curd, add ginger-garlic paste, chopped green chilies, chili powder, chopped cashews, salt, corn flour and mix well.
3. Make kebabs from the mixture, roll them again in corn flour and fry in hot oil until they are golden brown.
4. Serve hot with any chutney or ketchup.

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Indian Vegetarian Gravy Dishes - Vegetable Korma

Vegetable Korma

Ingredients:

100g paneer
400g boiled carrots, beans, potatoes & peas
100g oil
10g coriander leaves
100g cream
5g garam masala
10g ginger-garlic
200g milk
2 onions
5g chili powder
Salt to taste
3 tomatoes
3g turmeric

Method:

1. Heat oil in a wide pan, fry the paneer pieces and keep aside. Fry the onions and ginger-garlic paste until golden color.
2. Now add turmeric, chopped tomatoes, chili powder, cilantro, garam masala, salt and fry for 5 minutes.
3. Then add chopped potatoes, carrots, beans, peas, fried paneer pieces, milk, cream and cook for 5-6 minutes or until done.
4. Serve hot with naans or plain rice.

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Indian Vegetarian Gravy Dishes - Aloo Chops Masala

Aloo Chops Masala

Ingredients:

500g big size potatoes
3g garam masala
Small piece ginger
1/4 cup grated coconut
6 green chilies
1/2 tsp pepper corns
2 bunches mint leaves
1 bunch cilantro
100g oil
Salt to taste
150g tomatoes
A pinch of turmeric

Method:

1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into two pieces lengthwise and soak in salt water for 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan, fry garam masala and chopped ginger for few minutes.
3. Then add potato pieces, turmeric and cook till they are tender.
4. Now add coconut, green chilies, pepper corns, mint leaves paste, salt and cook for another 10 minutes.
5. When the masala gets tender, add chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
6. When the gravy is done, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.