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Recipe By : Bill Wight

Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : %nformation *%ndian

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Many of the recipes in this collection )ere typed formatted and posted in the late 34$5s andearly 33$5s to vario's +'lletin +oards +efore the %nternet came into +eing, #hese recipes)ere often formatted for a recipe management program called MealMaster, 6'ring the yearsthe recipes have +een posted and reposted to vario's mailing lists and ne)sgro'ps on the%nternet, #hey often pick 'p errors d'ring reformatting and reposting, % have also convertedmany of these recipes from We+ page format and MealMaster format to MasterCook format,#his conversion process often introd'ces errors into the recipe, % have attempted to correctthe conversion errors, % have also removed the names of the people )ho typed formatted and

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Since many of the recipes in this archive )ere typed and formatted several years ago and theyoften contain conflicting n'trition information % have decided to strip o't the n'tritional datafrom all the recipes % edit, %f yo' have a c'rrent version of MasterCook 78,$9 it )ill calc'laten'tritional data more acc'rately than the older versions, So after yo' import the recipes intoyo'r copy of MasterCook yo' )ill have 'p(to(date n'tritional data availa+le, %f n'tritionaldata is important to yo' make s're that the serving sie looks reasona+le, Many recipes havea serving sie set to the MasterCook defa'lt setting of 55, So n'tritional data )o'ld ass'methe entire recipe is one serving and report the data incorrectly, % have tired as % edited therecipes to correct the serving sie if it )as set to to a reasona+le serving sie +ased on therecipes ingredient amo'nts,

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Milk "'dding

Recipe By : ;'mar RamanathanServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : S)eets East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian 6esserts

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 8 c'ps lo)fat rice milk = +ananas (( p'reed

= teaspoons apple +'tter = ta+lespoons +ro)n rice syr'p >= teaspoon gro'nd cardamom

Children )ill love this p'dding,

Boil rice milk and red'ce the heat to lo), Stir the milk occasionally, Simmer the milk fora+o't ?$ min'tes 'ntil the milk is red'ced +y a+o't =>? of its vol'me, &dd +anana p'r@e andapple +'tter, &dd +ro)n rice syr'p and cardamom, Cool and keep in a refrigerator, Servechilled,

Aints: &dd dried fr'its and >< teaspoon pistachios or almonds or cashe)s for variety7optional9,

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& Mids'mmer ight5s 6ream

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$Categories : Beverages *%ndian

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(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( >= c'p orange D'ice ?>4 c'p mango D'ice >4 teaspoons fresh lime D'ice >? c'p ginger ale

***# F&R%SA*** = cherries ? orange slices sprig mint leaves

"GR orange D'ice in an all p'rpose t'lip 7&"#9 glass, &dd the mango D'ice and fresh lemonD'ice follo)ed +y ginger ale, Stir once, Farnish )ith cherries orange slices and mint leaves,

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& #raditional Side 6ish

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian Side 6ish

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( tomato (( c'+ed red onion (( sliced thin fresh hot (( or mildly hot pepper (( sliced ginger (( 7some matchstick slices9

fresh lemon D'ice salt to taste

%n a +o)l add the veggies some salt and s1'eee lemon D'ice into the +o)l, cover, let standin fridge for at least >= ho'r +efore serving,

tastes great )ith channa masala and roti or as the prime ch'tney )ith aloo parathas,


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&am Hhassi

Recipe By :Serving Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian

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c'p diced fresh mango >= c'p chilled orange D'ice ? ta+lespoons clear honey = c'ps rich milk (( chilled pinch garden rose petals (( optional

Com+ine mango orange D'ice and s)eetener in food processor, Blend for >= min'tes,

"o'r milk into processor and process till it has expanded and +ecome frothy, &dd the mangop'ree, "rocess for a+o't min'te, "o'r into chilled glasses, Farnish )ith the rose petals ifso desired, Serve immediately,

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&amti

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian


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stalk c'rry leaves +ay leaf ? cloves = green chillies >= ta+lespoon coriander finely chopped

teaspoon +lack maharashtrian masala (( 7refer masalas9 >< teaspoon garam masala >< teaspoon dhania (( 7coriander seed9 (( t'rmeric po)der salt to taste < c'ps )ater ta+lespoon oil or ghee >= teaspoon c'min I m'stard seeds

Wash and soak dal for min'tes,

"ress're cook till very soft 7< )histles9,

Cool cooker and remove, 6rain )ater from dal and save,

Frind dal to a fine paste either on stone or in a mixie,

Mix )ith )ater and resid'al )ater of dal,

Blend )ell till smooth,

Aeat oil in a deep sa'cepan, &dd seeds c'rry leaves allo) to spl'tter,

&dd slit chillies cloves +ayleaf and sa'te one min'te,

Make paste of masalas in >< c'p )ater,

&dd paste fry f'rther one min'te, &dd dal,

Bring to a +oil and simmer for 4($ min'tes,

&dd chopped coriander,

Serve hot )ith p'ran polis 7refer9

Making time:?$ min'tes 7excl'ding press're cooking time9

Makes: (8 servings

Shelflife: Best fresh


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&appa

Recipe By :Serving Sie : < "reparation #ime ::$$Categories : Breads *%ndian


? c'ps rice flo'r slice +read salt to taste teaspoon s'gar = ta+lespoons toddy < c'ps cocon't milk

S&; the +read in cocon't )ater, Mix the rice flo'r salt s'gar toddy and +read soaked incocon't )ater to o+tain a soft do'gh, Cover the do'gh )ith a m'slin cloth and leaveovernight 7for = ho'rs9 to rise, &dd s'fficient cocon't milk to the do'gh and mix it to makea thick +atter,

Aeat a small iron pan )ith side handles or a kadai, Frease it )ell )ith oil, "o'r in a+o't fiveta+lespoonf'ls of the +atter, Hift the pan )ith the side handles and give it a circ'lar t)ist 'ntilthe pan is coated right aro'nd )ith the +atter, 7Break an egg at this stage into the center of thehopper to make an egg hopper9, Cover )ith a tight fitting lid and cook on lo) heat 'ntil thesides or +order is crisp +ro)n and lacy )ith a soft and cooked center,

Serve )ith any of the sam+als and hoddha, #o prevent the hoppers from sticking to the panfry the yolk of an egg in the pan +efore preparing the hoppers,

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&+enaki "'mpkin Candy

Recipe By : #ri#o)n6e+0aol,comServing Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$

Categories : Candy 6ressings Jegeta+les East %ndian


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&ppetiers *%ndian

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>= teaspoons +aking soda = >= c'ps s'gar >= c'p )ater D'ice and est of lemon (( 7optional9 ? sprigs fresh cilantro (( 7optional9 7? to


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%smael Merchant )rites: .ood helps 's esta+lish or cement relationships )ith other peopleand this is the aspect of cooking % find most enDoya+le, -o' can do )itho't many things inlife +'t not food and the enDoyment of eating ( 'nless of co'rse yo' +ecome an ascetic or afakir and +ecome radically self(s'fficient, % co'ld never +ecome a hermit +eca'se of missingthe deep feeling of accomplishment and comm'nion % have )hen preparing a meal for

friends,

#he recipes in this section LChapter "'lses are made )ith p'lses 7dried lentils +eansand peas9 )hich nearly every c'lt're 'ses in it cooking and )hich appear at nearly every%ndian meal, #here are many different varieties and it is f'n discovering the different sortsavaila+le from %ndian shops, #hey all have their o)n partic'lar 1'alities )hich yo' )illlearn a+o't as yo' experiment )ith them, Ao)ever there are some general g'idelines,

&ll p'lses sho'ld +e picked over caref'lly to remove any small stones papery h'sks andstems then )ashed and drained, Except for the familiar )hole green E'ropean lentils mostof the )hole p'lses need overnight soaking covered +y a+o't three times their vol'me of cold

)ater, Beca'se )hole %ndian p'lses are generally smaller than the ones 'sed in the Westmost of them need only t)o ho'rs5 soaking +efore they are ready to cook, %f they have +eenh'lled and>or split as )ith masoor dal yo' can dispense )ith presoaking altogether, #heexception and nat'rally there is one is )ith ka+li and kala chana, Hike their Westernco'nterparts these chick(peas need 'p to t)elve ho'rs5 presoaking, #his +eing said toavoid indigestion +e s're to cook the prepared p'lses in fresh )ater 'ntil they are tender,Gndercooked p'lses are +ad ne)s,

Some of the most common kinds of p'lses 'sed in %ndian cooking are as follo)s:

Chana dal 7or gram dal9 are h'lled and split chick(peas, 6eep yello) in color these p'lsesdo not need soaking +efore cooking, ;a+li chana are yello) chick(peas, Gnh'lled and

+eige in color they need overnight soaking +efore cooking,

;ala chana are small +ro)n or +lack chick(peas, Hike ka+li chana they re1'ire longpresoaking and cooking to +ecome tender,

Continental masoor are )hole greenish(+ro)n lentils, .lat and oval(shaped they originatedin the West and )ere adopted +y %ndia so they sho'ld already +e fairly familiar to yo', #heydo not need presoaking, Masoor are +ro)n %ndian lentils, Whole +'t smaller thancontinental masoor they do not re1'ire presoaking,

Masoor dal are split masoor )hich are tiny and salmon( pink +eca'se they have also +eenh'lled, #hey do not need presoaking and t'rn yello) )hen they cook,

Moong +eans 7or hari dal9 are dark green small and slightly cylindrical in shape, #hey need=(< ho'rs5 soaking +efore cooking +'t if oversoaked they )ill spro't and +ecome moong

+ean spro'ts so familiar in the West, Moong dal chilka are split moong +eans green on oneside and pale on the other, #hey do not need presoaking,

Moong dal are split light yello) and rectang'lar in shape +eca'se they are h'lled, #hey donot need to +e soaked +efore cooking,


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#oor dal 7or arhar dal9 are a h'lled split p'lse a little larger than chana dal, 6'll andyello)(colored they do need presoaking, Grid 7or +lack matpe9 are small d'll and +lacksimilar in sie and shape to moong +eans, #hey m'st +e presoaked,

Grid dal are split 'rid that do not need to +e soaked +efore cooking,

Washed 'rid dal are off()hite +eca'se they have +een h'lled and )ashed as )ell as split,#hey do not re1'ire presoaking, #his list may seem long and over)helming +'t % s'ggestthat yo' +egin yo'r experience in dal cooking )ith only one or t)o types of p'lses first,Stick to the same type 'ntil yo' are familiar and 1'ite confident )ith it, #hen add another toyo'r repertoire and so on, % )o'ld s'ggest yo' start )ith continental masoor )hich is themost common kind or possi+ly chana dal or masoor dal,

.rom %smail Merchant5s %ndian C'isine +y %smail Merchant, e) -ork: Simon andSch'ster %nc, 348, %SB $( 8N(84= teaspoon t'rmeric >= teaspoon m'stard seeds >? teaspoon onion seeds >= teaspoon fen'greek seeds = teaspoons ginger(garlic paste teaspoon dry mango po)der < ta+lespoons oil = lemons salt to taste


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Aeat oil in a pan add lam+ pieces salt ginger(garlic paste and cook 'ntil all the )aterevaporates, #ake half of m'stard seeds and fen'greek seeds +lend them to a fine po)der andadd to the lam+ pieces, &lso add dry mango po)der garam masala to the pieces and removefrom heat,

Aeat a little oil in another pan fry remaining fen'greek seeds m'stard seeds onion seedsand >= tsp, chile po)der, &dd this to the a+ove lam+ pieces, &dd lemon D'ice to the piecesto increase the flavor,

Serve )ith plain rice,

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&dai

Recipe By :Serving Sie : 8 "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : C'rry 6als So'th %ndian Jegetarian East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( c'p rice >? c'p 'rad dal >? c'p chana dal >? c'p yello) split peas teaspoon salt teaspoon red chile po)der large onion (( 7opt9 carrot (( 7opt9

>< c'p cocon't (( grated 7opt9Mix rice chana dal 'rad dal and yello) split peas in a large vessel, Soak in a lot of )ater fora+o't = ho'rs,

Frind the soaked mixt're )ith chile po)der and salt coarsely )itho't adding m'ch )ater,

.erment for a+o't ? ( < ho'rs then refrigerate or freee, %n cold )eather the fermentingprocess might take longer and it might +e a good idea to ferment in an oven 7the pilot light)ill keep the mixt're )arm9,

&dd either onions 7finely c't9 carrot 7grated9 or cocon't +efore preparing,


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.reeing otes: %f freeing only ferment for a+o't an ho'r, #he mixt're )ill have to +e lefto't for a )hile +efore +eing ready to 'se,

RaDeev ;rishnamoorthy

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&dai 7savory %ndian "ancakes9

Recipe By : alini FanapatiServing Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( c'p mixt're of dhals* = c'ps long grained rice salt (( to taste

* 7'se any com+ination of t'r dhal chana dal or even split yello) peas9

Wash and rinse the dhals and rice thoro'ghly, When the rinse )ater r'ns clear soak the dhalsand rice together in a +o)l )ith fresh )ater for a co'ple of ho'rs, 6rain the dhal(rice mixt'reand grind into a some)hat coarse mixt're in a +lender 'sing )ater )hen necessary, Emptythe +atter into a +o)l add some salt and let it rest for at least an ho'r, -o' co'ld also let itferment overnight if yo' like a so'rdo'gh tang in yo'r pancakes,

#o make the pancakes heat a non(stick>)ell(seasoned cast iron skillet on a moderate stove, %fa fe) drops of )ater +o'nce off the pan the pan is hot eno'gh and yo' can proceed to makethe pancakes, 6rop a ladlef'l of the prepared +atter in the center of the pan and )ith the +ackof the ladle s)irl the +atter from inside to o'tside to form a thin ro'nd pancake, Wait till thetop looks dry )ait another min'te if yo' like them crisp and flip to cook the other side,Remove onto a plate and eat immediately )ith a nice coriander ch'tney, 7Contin'e preparing

pancakes in the same )ay till yo' r'n o't of +atter and>or ch'tney,

#he +atter )ill also keep in the fridge for almost a )eek and yo' can prepare the pancakes)hen the mood strikes yo',


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Jariation: Can add finely chopped onions>Dalapenos>spinach>ginger>a fe) c'min seedsanything yo' fancy to the +atter +efore making the pancakes, -o' )ill ho)ever not +e a+leto make neat circ'lar pancakes, %nstead yo' )ill end 'p )ith 7tasty9 irreg'lar shaped ones,,

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&drak

Recipe By :Serving Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( = ta+lespoons grated fresh ginger < c'ps stock or )ater ?>< teaspoon salt ta+lespoon c'min seeds (( toasted >= teaspoon +lack pepper one lemon (( D'ice of fresh coriander leaves

"'t grated ginger and stock into a pot and +ring to a +oil, Simmer ?$ min'tes till the )aterhas red'ced +y half, &dd salt c'min and pepper, Simmer for another = min'tes, S1'eee inlemon D'ice and garnish )ith coriander,

Excellent as a cold remedy and as a starter to an %ndian meal,Br'ce Cost Finger East to West

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&had(E(Changei

Recipe By :Serving Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:


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= c'ps chicken stock prepared from +alance (( spices >= teaspoon pepper salt 8 ta+lespoons ghee or oil capsic'm sliced

? onions (( chopped fine ? cloves garlic (( cr'shed = +ay leaves >= teaspoon chilli po)der >= teaspoon po)dered saffron = c'ps good 1'ality rice=$ gram green peas,

Wash and dry chicken pieces, R'+ them )ith pepper and salt and keep itaside for $ min'tes,

Aeat ghee in a thick pan and fry chicken over gentle heat in t)o +atchest'rning them once, .ry 'ntil lightly and evenly +ro)ned, Remove the

pieces and keep aside,

o) in the same ghee fry onion garlic capsic'm and +ay leaves sa'te'ntil onion softens, &dd rice )ith salt and fry stirring contin'o'sly'ntil lightly +ro)ned, &dd tomato p'rree chicken +roth and saffron,"lace chicken pieces over this mixt're and +ring it to a gentle +oil,Cover lightly and cook,

%f possi+le then +ake it in an oven of ?$ degree . for ho'r, Removeit from oven 'ncover sprinkle a little )ater and p't in peas, Cover and

+ake for =$ min'tes more 'ntil peas are cooked and no moist're is left,Wait a)hile +efore serving,

Converted +y MC/B'ster,

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&ll "'rpose "ooris

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Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : Snacks Breads


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*%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ? c'ps )heat flo'r

ta+lespoon ghee ta+lespoon c'rds salt to taste )arm )ater for kneading ghee to deep fry

Sieve salt and flo'r together, &dd ghee and c'rds and mix )ell, &dd )arm )ater little +ylittle to knead do'gh, Make a soft plia+le do'gh, ;eep covered )ith a moist cloth for $min'tes, Make small apricot sied +alls, Roll into thick p'ries 7= kilograms "otatoes ? #omatoes < Freen Chillie

>= o &nardanna o'nce Finger


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= ta+lespoons Chaat Masala .or the Chaat Masala teac'p Slightly roasted coriander seeds >= teac'p Red Chillies teac'p Roasted c'min seeds

teac'p &mch'r po)der ta+lespoon Black pepper ?>< teac'p Salt = ta+lespoons Black salt &pinge &D)ain = teaspoons Chilli po)de = teaspoons 6hanageera po)der 8 ta+lespoons il ( Salt ( to taste Coriander for decoration

Frate the tomatoes,

Slice the ginger,

Boil the potatoes and c't into +ig pieces, &pply the chaat masaladhanageera po)der chilli po)der to the to the potatoes,

Roast the &nardanna and po)der them,

Aeat the oil in a vessel, &dd the grated tomatoes and cook for three tofo'r min'tes, &dd the ginger and cook for t)o min'tes, Be s're the oilseparates form the tomatoes &dd the green chillies and aD)ain and fryagain,

&dd the potatoes and cook on a slo) flame,

&t the po)edered anardanna and salt,

Serve hot garnished )ith chopped coriander,

Converted +y MC/B'ster,

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&lmond(pistachio Saffron C'rry Sa'ce ( , %ndia

Recipe By : Haxmi AiremathServing Sie : = "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : *%ndian &ppetiers

East %ndian C'rry Sa'ces

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( >= c'p ra) 'n+lanched almonds >= c'p shelled (( 'nsalted ra) ( pistachio n'ts = ta+lespoons +'tter or mild vegeta+le oil large onion (( peeled and grated >= teaspoon gro'nd coriander

>< teaspoon mace >= teaspoon freshly gro'nd )hite pepper = green cardamom pods (( h'sked ( gro'nd >= teaspoon cayenne pepper pinch n'tmeg >= teaspoon saffron threads * = c'ps heavy cream ?>< teaspoon salt (( or to taste

* soaked in = ta+lespoons hot )ater

Serve this smooth sa'ce on grilled meat or chicken +reasts, ne recipe )ill +e eno'gh fora+o't >= po'nds of cooked meat, .or an exotic t)ist on an old stand+y simmer >="o'nds of yo'r favorite meat+alls in it for min'tes,

Com+ine almonds and pistachios in a $(inch frying pan and dry(roast over medi'm heat for4 to $ min'tes, "lace in a +lender or a food processor and red'ce to a po)der, Set aside,

Aeat +'tter in a heavy =(1'art sa'cepan over medi'm(high heat, &dd onion and cook 'ntillightly +ro)ned, Stir in spices and cook 'ntil fragrant a+o't min'te, Stir in saffron cream

salt and po)dered n'ts,Bring to a +oil stirring constantly, Red'ce heat and simmer stirring occasionally 'ntil sa'ceis thick eno'gh to coat the +ack of a spoon = to min'tes,

Makes = >= c'ps,


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&loo 7potato9 BhaDee

Recipe By : 7c96avid Smith 334Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : Jegeta+les East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes


po'nd potatoes (( 7+oiled in )ater (( )ith their skins on 'ntil D'st soft (( then left to get (( cold9 medi'm onion ? ta+lespoons vegeta+le oil clove garlic (( cr'shed >= teaspoon c'min seeds >= teaspoon +lack m'stard seeds 8 thin green chiles (( 7to $9 7deseeded9 (( coarsely Sliced >= teaspoon gro'nd ginger >= teaspoon t'rmeric >< teaspoon hot chile po)der teaspoon gro'nd coriander seed salt (( to taste

#his is a dry fried c'rry made )ith potatoes onions and green chiles, -o' need to remem+erto cook the potatoes )ell in advance and let them get cold, .rom then on the dish is prettyeasy, &s 's'al yo' can have the chile heat as high as yo' like +y adding the seeds or more

chiles or more chile po)der, % like this c'rry very hot and % D'st add lots of chile flesh )hichalso gives the c'rry a lovely colo'r,

, Remove the skins from the potatoes and c't into approximately dice 7i,e, 1'ite large9,

=, C't the onion in half do)n thro'gh the gro)ing tip to the root end, C't each half into >4thick slices,

?, Aeat the oil in a large pan over a high heat,


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8, &dd the gingert'rmeric chile po)der and coriander and cook for $ min'tes,

N, &dd the diced potatoes and salt, Mix gently 'ntil the potato pieces are covered in oil andspices, Cook on a lo) heat for another min'tes stirring very gently 7so as not to +reak 'p

the potatoes9 from time to time,

4, Serve garnished )ith more sliced green chiles,

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&loo 7potato9 #ikki

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ***for cr'st*** N potatoes +oiled (( peeled mashed 7N to 49 >= teaspoon t'rmeric po)der ? green chillies gro'ned >= teaspoon p'nDa+i garam masala >= c'p +read cr'm+s

salt to taste ***for filling*** c'p channa dal cooked I drained teaspoon ginger grated teaspoon garlic grated ? green chillies finely chopped >= teaspoon c'minseed po)der teaspoon coriander salt to taste oil for shallo) frying

.or cr'st:


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Mix all ingredients together tho'ro'ghly, ;eep aside,

.or filling:

Mash cooked dal coarsely )ith hands,

Mix in all other ingredients,

#o proceed:

#ake a t+spf'l of potato mixt're spread on palm, "lace a teaspoonf'l of dal mixt're in centre,

Roll so as to keep dal mixt're inside and potato o't, "ress gently into ro'nded flattish patties,

Shallo) fry on a griddle driling oil to crispen cr'st,

Serve hot )ith tamarind ch'tney and green ch'tney or )ith tomato ketch'p,

Making time: ?$ min'tes

Makes: $(= patties

Shelflife: Best fresh

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&loo &chaar 7epal "otato Salad9

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : "otatoes Jegetarian *%ndian Salads ( 6ressings

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( < medi'm sie )axy +oiling potatoes < ta+lespoons gro'nd roasted sesame seeds ? t+s, lemon D'ice (( 7fresh s1'eeed9 7?

to


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or more hot green chiles (( finely minced 7*9 < ta+lespoons sesame oil = teaspoons vegeta+le oil pinch gro'nd asafetida 4 )hole fen'greek seeds 'p to $

? ta+lespoons cilantro (( minced

7*9 Gse as many chiles like Dalapenos as yo' can stand, %f yo' can5t tolerate hot spicy food= or ? #+s, green +ell pepper can +e s'+stit'ted,

Boil the potatoes in a +ig pot, Mean)hile com+ine the chiles 7or green pepper9 salt lemonD'ice and gro'nd roasted sesame seeds in a non(metallic +o)l, 7By the )ay roasted sesameseeds can +e fo'nd as iri goma in riental markets, % don5t kno) if yo' can get themalready gro'nd 'p,9 &dd the sesame oil D'st a little at a time and mix in )ith a )ire )hisk,

Gsing a metal ladle or a small +'tter )armer heat the vegeta+le oil +y holding it over heat,

When 1'ite hot add the asafetida po)der and fen'greek seeds, #he fen'greek seeds )ill startto darken in the hot oil in D'st a fe) seconds,,, )hen this happens d'mp it all into the +o)l,Mix )ell then add the cilantro 7Chinese parsley9 and mix some more, Check yo'rseasonings,

When the potatoes are done drain and peel )hile hot 7holding )ith a fork if yo' need to,9 #hepeel sho'ld slide right off, C't into ?>


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oil (( for frying >= teaspoon red chile po)der teaspoon roasted c'min po)der teaspoon chaat masala tamarind ch'tney

mint ch'tney chopped coriander leaves (( for garnish ***"#%&H F&R%SA*** chopped onion tomatoes (( D'lienne fresh pomegranate seeds

6ice potatoes into a fairly large dice ( ?>< to inch c'+es,

Aeat oil in a )ok and deep fry potatoes 'ntil golden +ro)n and cooked thro'gh, 6rain onpaper,

%n a +o)l place the fried potatoes and toss )ith red chile po)der c'min po)der chaatmasala,

&dd mint ch'tney tamarind ch'tney according to taste and toss to coat evenly,

Serve )ith toothpicks in individ'al +o)ls garnished )ith coriander leaves, -o' can alsoadditionally garnish )ith chopped onion tomato D'lienne or pomegranate seeds,

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&loo Chana Chaat (

Recipe By :Serving Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$Categories : "otatoes Jegetarian

*%ndian &mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( = c'ps +oiled chickpeas (( 7ka+'li chana9 = +oiled potatoes (( c't into pieces = tomatoes (( chopped >= teaspoon lemon D'ice >= teaspoon finely chopped green chiles teaspoon chaat masala ta+lespoon chopped cilantro

salt (( to taste


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#his s)eet(so'r salad is a com+ination of potatoes and chick peas,

, Mix all the ingredients very )ell,

=, Store in the refrigerator,

Serve cold,

"reparation time : $ min'tes, o cooking,

Serves: < to 8

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&loo Chana Chaat ( =

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : C'rry "otatoes Jegetarian *%ndian Salads ( 6ressings

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ? +oiled potatoes (( peeled and diced can chick peas (( drained >= teaspoon red chile po)der teaspoon roasted c'min po)der teaspoon chaat masala = green chiles deseed (( finely chopped = ta+lespoons chopped coriander leaves

small onion (( finely chopped medi'm tomato (( 7deseeded9 chopped lemons (( D'ice of 'p to salt (( to taste

%n a +o)l com+ine all the ingredients, Mix )ell, #aste and adD'st the chile po)der salt andlemon D'ice to get a tangy and spicy taste,

Serve in individ'al +o)ls, #his can +e served as a starter to a main meal or even as a salad ina M'ghlai meal,


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&loo 6am

Recipe By : RaDeev ;rishnamoorthyServing Sie : 8 "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : "otatoes Jegetarian *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ? ta+lespoons oil +ay leaf

onion >= teaspoon ginger >= teaspoon garlic >= teaspoon c'min seeds >= teaspoon garlic >= teaspoon c'min seeds >< teaspoon t'rmeric >= teaspoons chile po)der =>? teaspoon yog'rt >< teaspoon salt = teaspoons coriander po)der po'nd potatoes tomato green pepper

Aeat oil add +ay leaf and onion, .ry for ?(< min'tes, &dd ginger and garlic and fry foranother min'te, &dd m'stard and c'min seeds,

#he potatoes sho'ld +e sliced and the tomatoes and capsic'm c't 'p, &dd these mix )elland cook for


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Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : "otatoes Jegetarian *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((($$ grams potatoes = ta+lespoons vanaspati teaspoon m'stard oil = )hole red chiles >< teaspoon c'min seeds = small onions (( minced teaspoon red chile po)der ta+lespoon t'rmeric

teaspoon garam masala po)der >= teaspoon s'gar salt (( to taste piece ginger (( 7(inch9 small tomato (( c't in large ch'nks? c'p oil >4 o'nce m'stard seeds


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=< c'rry leaves =>? o'nce ginger paste (( strained >? o'nce garlic paste (( strained ?>< po'nds ca'liflo)er 7c't into medi'm(sied flo)erets9

teaspoon yello) chile po)der teaspoon amch'r po)der >= teaspoon c'min po)der >= teaspoon fresh +lack pepper po)der (( coarsely gro'nd genero's pinch of kas'ri methi ***.R #AE F&R%SA%F*** >4 o'nces fresh pomegranate seeds

PG&R#ER the potatoes and then halve each 1'arter length)ise, Blanch in salted +oiling)ater 'ntil al dente 7almost cooked +'t not soft and s1'ishy9, 6rain and keep aside, Sprinklesalt over the fen'greek and r'+ +et)een the palms to red'ce some of the +itterness, Wash in

r'nning )ater drain and keep aside,

Aeat oil in a kadai or )ok and season )ith m'stard seeds, When they crackle add c'rryleaves, Stir for some time, &dd the ginger paste and garlic paste, Stir(fry 'ntil the moist'reevaporates, #hen add fen'greek and stir for a fe) seconds, &dd ca'liflo)er yello) chile

po)der and salt, Stir )ell, Ho)er the heat, Cover and cook 7for a+o't six min'tes9 'ntil aldente, Gncover and increase to medi'm heat, &dd potatoes and stir(fry for five min'tes,Sprinkle amch'r po)der c'min po)der pepper po)der and kas'ri methi, Stir )ell, Checkthe seasoning and remove from heat,

#o Serve: Remove to a serving dish garnish )ith pomegranate and serve )ith tandooriparatha +idari paratha or p'ri,

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&loo Fo+i

Recipe By :Serving Sie : 8 "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : Jegetarian C'rry Jegeta+les "otatoes *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ca'liflo)er < potatoes

>< c'p oil teaspoon c'min seeds


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inch ginger (( fresh ? garlic cloves ?>< teaspoon t'rmeric teaspoon red chile po)der ? tomatoes

teaspoon garam masala = teaspoons coriander po)der

C't ca'liflo)er into flo)erets, C'+e potatoes, Aeat oil and sa'tQ c'min seeds for a+o't amin'te, &dd garlic and ginger stir and add potatoes, Bhoona add t'rmeric and chile po)derand +hoona again, &dd tomatoes and simmer for a+o't min'tes, &dd ca'liflo)er and highheat for a+o't a min'tes, Ho)er heat cover and let simmer for a+o't min'tes, C'rrysho'ld +e damp(dry,

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&loo Fo+i 7C'rried Ca'liflo)er and "otatoes9

Recipe By : #he &rt of %ndian Jegetarian Cooking +y -am'na 6eviServing Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : C'rry "otatoes Jegeta+les Jegetarian *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( = hot green chiles (( minced >= piece ginger root ta+lespoon c'min seeds ta+lespoon +lack m'stard seeds < ta+lespoons ghee or oil ? medi'm potatoes (( diced

medi'm ca'liflo)er (( c't into florets = medi'm tomatoes (( diced >= teaspoon t'rmeric = teaspoons coriander >= teaspoon garam masala ta+lespoon +ro)n s'gar (( optional ta+lespoon salt ? ta+lespoons coriander (( 7cilantro9 coarsely (( chopped

Com+ine chiles ginger c'min seeds and m'stard seeds in a small +o)l, Aeat ghee in a

large pot, When hot add the spices, When the m'stard seeds start to pop drop in thepotatoes and ca'liflo)er, .ry for < min'tes or so, &dd the tomatoes t'rmeric coriander


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garam masala s'gar salt and half the coriander, Mix )ell cover and gently heat for min'tes, %f the vegeta+les start to stick add a fe) drops of )ater, #op )ith remainingcoriander and serve,

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&loo Fo+i 7potato Ca'liflo)er Jegeta+le9

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$

Categories : East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( medi'm ca'liflo)er = potatoes (( +oiled I peeled ta+lespoon coriander finely chopped green chillies onion finely chopped >< teaspoon t'rmeric po)der >= teaspoon dhania po)der teaspoon lemon D'ice = ta+lespoons c'rds >= teaspoon c'min seeds ? ta+lespoons oil or ghee ***BHE6 # & "&S#E*** = ta+lespoons cocon't grated >< c'p coriander chopped ? green chillies >= teaspoon ginger grated

teaspoon garlic grated onion >= teaspoon )heat flo'r

Break ca'liflo)er into florettes,

Simmer in +oiling )ater for ?(< min'tes,

6rain keep aside,

Chop potatoes into medi'm ch'nks,

Aeat oil in a pan add c'min seeds allo) to spl'tter,


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&dd onion and green chilli sa'te till pink,

&dd paste t'rmeric po)der dhania po)der sa'te for =(? min'tes,

&dd c'rds stir contin'o'sly till +oiling res'mes,

&dd potatoes ca'liflo)er cook till gravy thickens,

Stir occasionally to avoid +'rning,

When gravy is thick and oil separates add lemon D'ice and it is done ,

Farnish )ith coriander serve hot )ith parathas,

Making time: = min'tes

Makes: ? servings

Shelflife: Best fresh,

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&loo Fo+i 7potatoes and Ca'liflo)er9

Recipe By :Serving Sie : 8 "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings "otatoes East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( >= po'nd potatoes ca'liflo)er

ta+lespoons vegeta+le oil teaspoon c'min seed


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teaspoon gro'nd c'min >= teaspoon coriander >< teaspoon gro'nd t'rmeric >< teaspoon cayenne pepper green chile (( chopped

>= teaspoon gro'nd c'min (( roasted teaspoon salt freshly gro'nd +lack pepper

#he follo)ing recipe Ca'liflo)er )ith potatoes 7"hool go+i a'r aloo ki +haDi9 is fromMadh'r Oaffrey5s %ndian Cookery %SB $ 8? 8< inch 7=cm9 dice,

Break 'p the ca'liflo)er into ch'nky flo)erets a+o't (>= inches 7


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&ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes


= large potatoes (( c't in c'+es onion (( chopped < cloves garlic (( minced $ slices fresh ginger (( minced teaspoon canola oil >< c'p almonds (( chopped c'p tomato p'ree >= teaspoon chili po)der teaspoon t'meric teaspoon coriander teaspoon sea salt

>= teaspoon pepper = c'ps ca'liflo)er florets = teaspoons garam masala c'p )ater

Sa'te the onions garlic and ginger in skillet, &dd the almonds and all the spices except thegaram masala and sa'te a+o't ? min'tes, &dd the tomatoes potatoes and ca'liflo)er )ith c'p )ater and simmer 'ntil the vegeta+les are tender and the sa'ce is thick a+o't (=$min'tes, &dd the garam masala and serve,

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&loo Fo+i (

Recipe By :Serving Sie : 8 "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : C'rry "otatoes Jegeta+les Jegetarian East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian


(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ca'liflo)er


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< potatoes >< c'p oil teaspoon c'min seeds inch ginger (( fresh ? garlic cloves

?>< teaspoon t'rmeric teaspoon red chile po)der ? tomatoes teaspoon garam masala = teaspoons coriander po)der

C't ca'liflo)er into flo)erets, C'+e potatoes, Aeat oil and sa'tQ c'min seeds for a+o't amin'te, &dd garlic and ginger stir and add potatoes, Bhoona add t'rmeric and chile po)derand +hoona again, &dd tomatoes and simmer for a+o't min'tes, &dd ca'liflo)er and highheat for a+o't a min'tes, Ho)er heat cover and let simmer for a+o't min'tes, C'rrysho'ld +e damp(dry,

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&loo Fo+i ( =

Recipe By : #arla 6alalServing Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : Jegeta+les East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( = kilograms ca'liflo)er (( c't into flo)erets ? large potatoes (( c'+ed ? tomatoes (( finely chopped onion (( finely chopped piece ginger (( 7 inch9 teaspoon red chilli po)der teaspoon haldi teaspoon garam masala salt (( to taste

= ta+lespoons ghee sliced green chillies (( for garnish


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chopped coriander leaves (( for garnish

Aeat ghee in a kadai and fry the onion till light +ro)n, &dd ca'liflo)er and potatoes and fryfor min'tes, &dd tomatoes and all masalas and salt to taste, Cover and cook on a slo) firetill vegeta+les are done, Farnish and serve hot,

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&loo Fo+i &'r Mater 7ca'liflo)er With "otatoes and "eas9

Recipe By : %mran Cha'dharyServing Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : Jegeta+les East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( < ta+lespoons oil = medi'm onions (( finely chopped= teaspoon gro'nd t'rmeric >? teaspoon chili po)der teaspoon gro'nd c'min = tomatoes (( chopped

teaspoon salt >< teaspoon s'gar=$$ gram peas >= teaspoon garam masala (( 7see description9

Faram Masala 7one of the ingedients in this dish9 means hot spices and is a mixt're ofgro'nd spices that is 'sed sparingly sprinkled either on a finished dish or on to the foods D'st

+efore it has finished cooking, %t is far +etter to grind yo'r o)n spices than to +'y the mixt'reready(gro'nd, Bo'ght garam masala often contains inferior 1'ality spices and )ill not keepits flavo'r for long,

.or homemade garam masala grind together cardamom seeds from $ pods =g cinnamonstick 8 cloves and 8(4 )hole +lack peppercorns, Store in an airtight Dar in a cool place,


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, Aeat the oil in a karahi 7)ok9 over medi'm high heat,

=, &dd the onions and fry for ?(< min'tes 'ntil light +ro)n,

?, &dd the potatoes and ca'liflo)er and stir, &dd the t'rmeric chilli c'min tomatoes saltand s'gar, Stir fry for =(? min'tes,

= inch ginger root fresh (( minced ta+lespoon c'min seeds ta+lespoon +lack m'stard seeds ta+lespoon corriander seeds < ta+lespoons ghee 7clairified +'tter9 or oil < medi'm potatoes (( diced medi'm ca'liflo)er (( c't into florets package froen green peas

= medi'm tomatoes fresh (( diced >= teaspoon t'rmeric


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= teaspoons coriander seeds >= teaspoon garam masala ta+lespoon salt ? ta+lespoons coriander 7cilantro9 fresh (( coarsely chopped

Boil the potatoes and the ca'liflo)er 'ntil almost done, 6o not overcook the potatoes,

"lace m'stard corriander and c'min seeds in a hot pan cover and roast for a min'te or so,6o not +'rn,

"lace roasted seeds )ith salt t'rmeric and garam masala in spice grinder and grind to apo)der,

&dd the ghee or oil to a large tava or )ok and heat,

&dd chilies ginger and garlic to hot oil and stir for a min'te or so,

&dd the potatoes peas and ca'liflo)er,

.ry for < min'tes or so, &dd the tomatoes and the spice mixt're,

Mix gently +eing caref'l not to +reak 'p potatoes,

Cover and gently heat for min'tes, %f the vegeta+les start to stick add a fe) drops of)ater,

#op )ith fresh coriander and serve,

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&loo Fosht ( 6elhi(style Ham+ Cooked With "otatoes

Recipe By : Madh'r Oaffrey5s %ndian CookingServing Sie : 8 "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( N ta+lespoons vegeta+le oil c'p onions (( finely chopped

fresh green chili (( finely chopped cloves garlic (( finely chopped


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= >< po'nds lam+ sho'lder (( +oned c't into (( c'+es >= c'ps tomatoes (( peeled and chopped ta+lespoon gro'nd c'min = teaspoons gro'nd coriander

>= teaspoon gro'nd t'rmeric teaspoon cayenne pepper = teaspoons salt po'nd medi'm sied potatoes ? c'ps )ater

"'t oil in large heavy pan and st over high heat, When hot p't in onions chili and garlic,Stir(fry 'ntil onions have +ro)ned slightly, "'t in meat and stir a+o't min'tes, &ddtomatoes c'min coriander t'rmeric cayenne and salt, Cook on high for $( min'tes 'ntilsa'ce is thick and oil separates, &dd potatoes and )ater, Cover pot slightly aDar cook ho'rand $ min'tes or 'ntil meat is tender and sa'ce is thick,

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&loo Aing ;i Sath 7potatoes With &safetida9

Recipe By : "a'l Hevy ( Save'r 34Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings "otatoes East %ndian &ppetiers Chiles *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( po'nd small ne) potatoes (( peeled and (( 1'artered salt pinch t'rmeric = ta+lespoons vegeta+le oil teaspoon c'min seeds >< teaspoon po)dered asafetida (( see note = green chiles (( seeded and finely (( chopped

>? c'p coarsely chopped roasted 'nsalted pean'ts


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, "'t potatoes in a pot filled )ith salted )ater, &dd the t'rmeric and +ring to a +oil overmedi'm heat, Cook 'ntil potatoes are D'st tender a+o't min'tes, 6rain potatoes and patdry )ith paper to)els,

=, Aeat oil in a medi'm nonstick skillet over medi'm heat, Stir in c'min seeds and fry 'ntil

they pop a+o't ?$ seconds, Sprinkle asafetida into skillet add chiles and fry stirringconstantly 'ntil the mixt're is fragrant a+o't min'te,

?, &dd potatoes to spices and fry stirring occasionally 'ntil golden and crisp a+o't min'tes, &dd pean'ts mix and season to taste )ith salt,

#he a'thor says that they 'se this dish to introd'ce people to the #r'ffle(like flavor ofasafetida,

#E: What is asafetida resin made from the sap of .er'la foetida a plant that gro)s in%ndia &fghanistan and %ran, #he name derives from the "ersian asa g'm and the Hatin

foetida stinking, %n medieval times asafetida )as rep'ted to )arn off )itches, #he ancientRomans fo'nd it to +e the only accepta+le s'+stit'te for silaphi'm an her+ that disappearedd'e to over(cropping d'ring the time of Emperor ero, %t is a po)erf'l seasoning a mere

pinch )ill impart a tr'fflelike flavor to any 'ns'specting dish, #oday the ingredient is 'sedmostly in %ndia )here it is called hing, Oains and Aind' Brahmin's 'se it in place of onions)hich are prohi+ited in their cooking +eca'se of their strong smell, %t is sold in l'mps andcan +e stored for years and +roken as needed and in po)der form this is not as potent

+eca'se it is often mixed )ith rice flo'r, Both are )orth looking for in %ndian markets,

#his recipe comes from the magaine Save'r: Savor a World of &'thentic C'isine %ss'e'm+er =8 6ated &pril 334 %nventing California C'isine,

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&loo ;a Raita 7-og'rt With "otatoes9

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : C'rry "otatoes Jegetarian *%ndian


(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( = c'ps yog'rt (( )hisked


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= +oiled potatoes 7cooled9 peeled diced

= ta+lespoons chopped coriander leaves green chile 7deseeded9 finely chopped teaspoon roasted gro'nd c'min seeds

>= teaspoon red chile po)der teaspoon chaat masala salt (( to taste

&dd the salt red chile po)der chaat masala to the yog'rt and mix )ell, #aste and adD'stseasoning,

&dd the potatoes green chile and coriander leaves, Mix )ell,

#ransfer to a serving +o)l, Farnish )ith roasted c'min po)der, Refrigerate 'ntil re1'ired,

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&loo ;achori

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : "otatoes Jegetarian "eas *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( text only

, make a paste of green chiles and ginger in a+o't < to proportion add a little lemon D'iceI salt to preserve it 7can keep in fridge for ? or < days ( this is a staple item in F'Deratikitchens9,

=, #ake = c'ps ra) peas grind in food processor into coarse +its (( it D'st takes a p'lse or t)o,&dd a pinch of +aking soda to preserve the green color, .ry peas in a little oil on medi'mheat stirring 'ntil slightly soft, &llo) to cool, Chop a+o't c'p green coriander and add to

peas, &dd >? c'p grated cocon't, &dd ginger(chile paste a little lemon D'ice and salt totaste,

?, Boil a+o't N small to medi'm potatoes 'ntil tender and mash, Soak ? slices of stale +readin )ater s1'eee add to potato, &dd salt ginger(chile paste lemon D'ice to taste, Mix alltogether )ell,


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into the hollo), #hen add some of the pea mixt're and close the potato mixt're aro'nd it tomake a +all, Roll the +all in a little cornflo'r, .ry in deep fat, Serve immediately,

So'rce: ancy in Chennai

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&loo ;eema Methi 7lam+ With "otatoes and .en'greek9

Recipe By : %mran Cha'dhary ( P'eensland &'straliaServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings Ham+ "otatoes East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((= teaspoons chile po)der teaspoon salt >< teaspoon t'rmeric po)der ? ta+lespoons corn oil = medi'm onions (( sliced = medi'm potatoes peeled (( par(+oiled and ro'ghly diced +'nch (( fresh fen'greek chopped

= tomatoes (( chopped $ grams , c'ps froen peas = ta+lespoons chopped fresh coriander ? fresh red chilees (( seeded and sliced

, "'t the minced lam+ ginger garlic chile po)der salt and t'rmeric into a large +o)l andmix together thoro'ghly, Set to one side, =, Aeat the oil in a deep ro'nd(+ottemed frying

pan or karahi, #hro) in the onion and fry for a+o't min'tes 'ntil golden +ro)n, ?, &ddthe minced lam+ and stir(fry over a medi'm heat for (N min'tes,


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#ES : .rom %mran5s M'm


&loo ;i BhaDi

Recipe By : .emina Magaine ( Mrid'la BalDekaServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:= teaspoon m'stard seeds ? red chiles pinch a pinch of fen'greek (( 7methi9 seeds >= po'nd onions (( sliced finely = green chiles deseeded (( sliced length)ise teaspoon t'rmeric po)der teaspoon salt or to taste

>< c'p coriander leaves (( choppedBoiled potatoes diced and +raised )ith a fe) )hole spices and onions make a 1'ick and easyside dish,

Boil the potatoes in their Dackets and allo) to cool thoro'ghly, 7Boiled potatoes can +e leftfor a day or t)o in the refrigerator,9 "eel and dice them evenly, Aeat the oil over medi'mheat in a )ide shallo) pan and season )ith m'stard seeds, When they spl'tter add the redchiles and fen'greek seeds immediately follo) )ith the onions and green chiles, .ry theonions for a+o't $ min'tes or 'ntil they are golden +ro)n, &dd the t'rmeric po)der

potatoes and salt, Stir(fry gently 'ntil the potatoes are heated thro'gh or for $ min'tes,

Remove from heat and sprinkle the coriander leaves over,


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&loo ;o &char ( "otato Salad

Recipe By : Ethnic Eating: #he Canadian Scene Cook+ook ( East %ndianServing Sie : 8 "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : C'rry 6ressings "otatoes East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian Salads ( 6ressings

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( po'nd potatoes (( smallest sie

< Dalapeno peppers (( seeded in long (( strips lime (( D'ice of salt to taste >< c'p sesame seeds (( roasted gro'nd teaspoon t'rmeric po)der teaspoon c'min seeds = dried )hole chilies (( to ? ta+lespoon corn oil >= c'p )ater >= c'p coriander (( fresh chopped

Boil potatoes in Dackets, When done peel and c't into small pieces, %n +o)l com+inepotatoes t'rmeric salt gro'nd sesame seeds lime D'ice half of the green coriander and )aterand mix, %n a small pan heat m'stard oil 'ntil hot add c'min seeds and red chilies, .ry them'ntil +ro)n and then add Dalapeno pepper, Het it cook a min'te or so, "o'r it over potatoes inthe +o)l and mix them thoro'ghly garnish )ith remaining green coriander leaves,

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&loo Masala 76osa "otatoes9

Recipe By : %mran C,Serving Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$


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Categories : "otatoes Jegeta+les &ppetiers *%ndian


? #+sp il 8 c'rry leaves >< teaspoon m'stard seeds >= onion (( finely chopped = green chilies (( finely chopped pinches t'rmeric = medi'm potatoes >= teaspoon salt

Aeat the oil in a small sa'cepan add the c'rry leaves and m'stard seeds then cover and cooloff the heat for a co'ple of min'tes,

&dd the onion chilies and t'rmeric and sa'tQ for min'tes,

Mean)hile dice the potatoes, &dd them to the pan toss in the salt and po'r in D'st eno'gh)ater to cover,

Simmer gently 'ntil the potatoes are tender,

#his masala sho'ld +e fairly dry and medi'm(hot to taste,

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&loo Matar 7"otatoes &nd "eas %n nion(#omato Sa'ce9

Recipe By : .rom Bengal to "'nDa+: #he C'isines of %ndia +y Smita ChanServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$

Categories : C'rry "otatoes Jegetarian *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( >= po'nds small potatoes = medi'm onions ? garlic cloves ginger (( fresh >= piece ? ta+lespoons vegeta+le oil pinch asafetida (( cr'shed optional

>= teaspoon c'min seeds salt (( to taste


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>< teaspoon cayenne pepper >= teaspoon t'rmeric (( gro'nd = large tomatoes (( coarsely chopped c'p peas >< c'p )ater

>= teaspoon garam masala

Cook the potatoes 'ntil tender, "eel and set aside, %n the container of a +lender or foodprocessor mince together the onions garlic and ginger, %n a large heavy(+ottomed skilletover medi'm heat )arm the oil, &dd the asafetida 7if 'sed9 and c'min, When spices darken7 to = seconds9 add the minced onion mixt're and sa'tQ 'ntil +ro)ned 7a+o't = min'tes9,&dd the salt cayenne t'rmeric and tomatoes and cook 'ntil they soften 7a+o't min'tes9,&dd the peas and )ater red'ce the heat to lo) cover and cook for min'tes,

Aalve the cooked potatoes if they seem too large, &dd them to the pan and cook covered foranother min'tes, Mix in the garam masala D'st +efore serving,

SERJES: < )ith other dishes,

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&loo Matar (

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : Jegeta+les East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ta+lespoons oil

chopped onion = >= cm chopped ginger green chilli (( finely chopped = clovesgarlic (( cr'shed teaspoon t'rmericN$ grams potatoes (( c't into small (( c'+es 8 salt mint leaves (( 78 to 49=$ grams shelled or froen peas

Aeat the oil in a pan add the onion and fry 'ntil soft and transl'cent, &dd the ginger chilli

garlic and t'rmeric stir )ell and cook for min'tes, &dd the potatoes and salt to taste stir)ell cover and cook for min'tes,


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&dd the mint and fresh peas stir )ell and cook for =$ min'tes 'ntil tender, %f 'sing froenpeas add them after the potatoes have cooked for min'tes and cook for ? min'tes only,

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&loo Matar ( =

Recipe By : Smita ChandraServing Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : C'rry "otatoes Jegetarian *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( = small potatoes 7 >= po'nds9 (( )ashed = medi'm onion (( ro'gh chopped ? cloves garlic >= inch ginger ? ta+lespoons vegeta+le oil >= ta+lespoon c'min salt to taste >< teaspoon cayenne >= teaspoon t'rmeric = large tomatoes (( coarsely chopped

c'p peas >< c'p )ater >= teaspoon garam masala

Cook the potatoes 'ntil tender, "eel and set aside, %n the container of a +lender or foodprocessor p'ree the onions garlic and ginger, %n a large heavy(+ottomed skillet overmedi'm heat )arm the oil,

&dd the c'min, When the c'min darkens 7 to = seconds9 add the p'rred onion mixt're andsa'tQ 'ntil +ro)ned 7a+o't = min'tes9,


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&dd the salt cayenne t'rmeric and tomatoes and cook 'ntil they soften 7a+o't min'tes9,&dd the peas and )ater red'ce heat to lo) cover and cook for min'tes, Aalve the cooked

potatoes and add them to the skillet and cook covered another min'tes,Mix in the garam masala D'st +efore serving,

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&loo Matar ( Smita Chandra5s

Recipe By : Smita ChandraServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$

Categories : Jegeta+les East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( = small potatoes (( 7 >= l+s9 )ashed = medi'm onion (( ro'ghly chopped ? cloves garlic >= inch ginger ? ta+lespoons vegeta+le oil >= ta+lespoon c'min salt (( to taste >< teaspoon cayenne >= teaspoon t'rmeric = large tomatoes (( coarsely chopped c'p peas >< c'p )ater >= teaspoon garam masala

Cook the potatoes 'ntil tender, "eel and set aside, %n the container of a +lender or food

processor p'ree the onions garlic and ginger, %n a large heavy(+ottomed skillet overmedi'm heat )arm the oil, &dd the c'min, When the c'min darkens 7 to = seconds9 addthe p'reed onion mixt're and sa'te 'ntil +ro)ned 7a+o't = min'tes9, &dd the salt cayennet'rmeric and tomatoes and cook 'ntil they soften 7a+o't min'tes9, &dd the peas and )aterred'ce heat to lo) cover and cook for min'tes, Aalve the cooked potatoes and add them tothe skillet and cook covered another min'tes, Mix in the garam masala D'st +efore serrving,

ote: 6o not overcook the potatoes in the first step,


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&loo Matar Rasedaar

Recipe By : %ndian Jegetarian Cooking +y Michael "andyaServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : "otatoes Jegetarian *%ndian


(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ta+lespoons ghee medi'm onion (( chopped = garlic cloves (( chopped = cloves = +ay leaves inch cinnamon stick ta+lespoon garam masala ta+lespoon chile po)der >= teaspoon t'rmeric >= teaspoon coriander = tomatoes (( 1'artered salt to taste = medi'm potatoes (( c'+ed >= c'p green peas >< c'ps )ater chopped cilantro

Aeat ghee and sa'tQ onion and garlic over medi'm heat 'ntil golden, &dd cloves +ay leavesand cinnamon, Stir fry for = min'tes, &dd garam masala chile po)der t'rmeric coriandertomatoes and salt, Mix )ell, &dd potatoes and peas, "o'r in )ater and +ring to a +oil,

Ho)er heat cover the pan and simmer gently for min'tes or 'ntil the potatoes are done,Farnish )ith coriander leaves and serve hot,

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&loo Mattar ;e Chop 7"otato "atties With Freen "ea .illing9


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Recipe By : .emina MagaineServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:< c'p cornstarch >< c'p rice flo'r salt (( to taste ***.R #AE FREE "E& .%HH%F*** ?>4 c'p oil >= teaspoon c'min seeds oil =>? c'p froen green peas (( +lanched

>= teaspoon chile po)der < green chiles (( chopped fine >= c'p coriander leaves (( chopped fine inch piece ginger (( D'lienne salt (( to taste

&dd cornstarch rice flo'r and salt to the mashed potatoes and mix )ell, Aeat a little oil andseason )ith c'min seeds, When they crackle add green peas and all the remainingingredients, Cook for a )hile and remove from heat,

6ivide the mashed potato into lemon sied portions, Roll into c'p shapes and p't a littlegreen pea filling into each, Close the c'ps and shape into patties,

Shallo) fry in oil on a hot ta)a over medi'm heat 'ntil +ro)n, Serve hot )ith mint ch'tney,

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* Exported from MasterCook * &loo Methi

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : "otatoes Cheese &nd Eggs Jegetarian *%ndian


= medi'm sied potato peeled and c't into small (( 'p to ? (( pieces


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clove garlic chopped >= teaspoon eera = )hole red chiles salt to taste >< teaspoon haldi po)der

teaspoon methi seeds = ta+lespoons oil medi'm tomato (( chopped

%n oil fry the pieces of garlic till they start to t'rn +ro)n, &dd eera and red chili, When+ro)n add the chopped tomato and rest of the spices, When soft add the potato, When thepotatoes are half done add methi and cook till )ater dries, Cook thro'gho't on lo) heat,

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&loo Methi ( "otatoes With .en'greek Heaves ( , %ndia

Recipe By : %ndian Regional Cooking +y S'mana RayServing Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( po'nd potatoes (( )ashed and peeled (( c't into ?>


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&loo "alak

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$

Categories : East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ? c'ps chopped spinach = large onoins chopped fine = large potatoes +oiled and peeled tomato grated = green chillies inch piece ginger teaspoon lemon D'ice >= teaspoon )heat or other flo'r teaspoon red chilli po)der teaspoon cinnamon(clove po)der >< teaspoon t'rmeric po)der >= teaspoon c'min seeds = pinches asafoetida >= teaspoon garam masala >= ta+lespoon +'tter < ta+lespoons ghee

salt to taste"'t the )ashed spinach in a pan add very little )ater 7D'st a sprinkle9and a pinch of salt,

Cover and +oil over a high flame for = min'tes, Cool 1'ickly or hold'nder r'nning )ater in a colander,

"'t in a mixie add green chilli and r'n for a min'te, ;eep slightlycoarse do not make very smooth,

;eep aside,


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C't the potatoes into +ig pieces, Aeat ghee and fry potatoes till light+ro)n,

6rain the potatoes keep aside,

%n the same hot ghee add the c'min seeds,

&dd the ginger onions and fry till very tender,

&dd the tomato and f'rther fry for t)o min'tes,

&dd all the dry masalas and fry till ghee separates,

&dd spinach and potatoes,

When it res'mes a +oil sprinkle the flo'r and stir )ell, Boil for =(?

min'tes, &dd lemon D'ice

O'st +efore serving heat +'tter in a tiny sa'cepan and add the asafoetida,

"o'r over the vegeta+le and mix gently,

Serve hot )ith naan or parathas or even rice,

ote: -o' may 'se +oiled peas +oiled corn kernels or paneer ch'nks in thea+ove dish instead of potatoes,

Making time:


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Recipe By :Serving Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:4 c'ps )hole )heat flo'r (( 7atta9 < large potatoes (( 7aloo9 >= c'p +'tter teaspoon c'min teaspoon ginger paste < teaspoons coriander leaves (( finely chopped salt (( to taste

, Boil potatoes peel and mash them, &dd ginger c'min salt and coriander leaves and mix

)ell,

=, %n flo'r add = tsp, +'tter and s'fficient amo'nt of )ater 7a+o't ,= c'p9 and make it intodo'gh (( like +read do'gh 7+asically add eno'gh )ater to form the do'gh into a +all9,

?, #he do'gh is made into small +alls and the +alls are flattened 7not rolled D'st flattened+et)een the hands9, #he potato mixt're from step is also made into +alls a+o't the samesie as the do'gh +alls and placed on top of the flattened +all of do'gh, #he do'gh is thenshaped aro'nd this top +all so that yo'5re left )ith a do'gh +all again +'t )ith the mashed

potato mixt're at its center,

Caref'lly roll the do'gh 'ntil it is thinly spread )ith the potato mixt're 'ntil inside thecenter, #he thickness sho'ld +e ro'ghly e1'al to half the thickness of pita +read or a+o't oneand a half times the thickness of a tortilla 7it5s s'rface area sho'ld +e a+o't that of a tortilla9,

%n a )ide non(stick pan on medi'm heat add a ?(< teaspoons of +'tter and place the rolleddo'gh inside, When small +'++les start appearing on the s'rface t'rn it over and cook for afe) more min'tes, #hen t'rn it over again and add a+o't = tsp, of +'tter, 6o this 'ntil +othsides of the rolled do'gh are golden +ro)n, &n &loo "aratha is ready!

%t tastes especially good served )ith so'r cream or plain yog'rt and sliced onions,

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&loo "aratha 7St'ffed Hayered Bread9

Recipe By : %mran C,

Serving Sie : $ "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : Breads "otatoes


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Jegetarian *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ***.%HH%F***

po'nd potatoes (( +oiled and mashed small onion (( finely chopped = green chiles (( 7optional9 finely (( chopped ta+lespoon chopped coriander leaves ?>< teaspoon salt ?>< teaspoon gro'nd roasted c'min ***6GFA***?$ grams plain flo'r >= teaspoon salt < ta+lespoons oil

?>< c'p hot )ater ghee (( for frying

, #o make the filling mix all the ingredients together and set aside,

=, #o make the do'gh sieve the flo'r and salt together, R'+ in the oil, &dd eno'gh )ater toform a stiff do'gh, ;nead for a+o't $ min'tes 'ntil yo' have a smooth do'gh, 6ivide into=$ +alls,

?, Roll o't t)o +alls into $cm> < inch ro'nds each, "lace a+o't = t+sp, of the filling on oneof the ro'nds and spread it evenly, "lace the other ro'nd over the filling sealing the edges)ith a little )ater,


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Categories : Snacks East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes


(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ***.R #AE "GR%S 7M&;ES &BG# =$(=9*** (( 7makes a+o't =$(=9: >= c'p plain )hite flo'r >= c'p )heat flo'r >= teaspoon salt = ta+lespoons oil oil (( for deep(frying ***.R #AE CA&*** = medi'm +oiled potatoes (( chopped < ta+lespoons chaat masala = ta+lespoons finely chopped coriander

c'p yog'rt salt (( to taste >< c'p finely chopped onion tamarind I date ch'tney * ***.R #AE FREE CAG#E-*** ?>< c'p chopped coriander leaves = cloves garlic green chillies (( 7to =9 salt (( to taste = ta+lespoons lemon D'ice ta+lespoon desicated cocon't (( 7not s)eet9 >= teaspoon c'min seeds

&loo p'ri is a spicy s)eet hot and so'r dish )hich is extremly pop'lar )ith )ho ever eats it!%ts 5finger licking good5 as they say! #his receipe 'ses chaat masala, #his is availa+le frommost %ndian grocers,

.or the "'ris:

Make a do'gh )hich is firm +'t elastic 7like pia do'gh9 +reak into 'sa+le ch'nks, #heeasiest )ay is to roll o't a +ig circle like a chappati and 'sing a small ro'nd pastry c'tter or a

Dar lid c't the circles the p'ris are 's'ally tiny +ite sie circles deep fry 'ntil golden +ro)n,.or the Freen Ch'tney:

"'t all the ingredients into a processor and process! Sho'ld t'rn into a paste if its too dry adda little )ater to make ch'tney,

#ake the potatoes chop ro'ghly sprinkle )ith some of the chaat masala and corinder leavesand mix, #ake the +o)l yo' are going to serve in and arrange some p'ris inside, "lace a littleof the potatoe mix on each of them, Sprinkle some of the chopped onion take some of theyog'rt and po'r on top add some tamarind and date ch'tney and some green ch'tney on top

of that sprinkle )ith chaat masala and a little salt if yo' )ish and serve,


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&loo Saag 7spinach I "otato Ste)9

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : Jegeta+les East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( po'nd fresh spinach ? medi'm ne) potatoes (( 7a+o't l+9 ( (( peeled c't in (( c'+es >< c'p oil or clarified +'tter = teaspoons m'stard seeds large onion (( 7a+o't >= c9 (( thinly sliced = large garlic cloves (( peeled and cr'shed teaspoon gro'nd coriander seed teaspoon paprika >< teaspoon gro'nd cardamom seed ta+lespoon peeled I minced fresh ginger

teaspoon gro'nd +lack pepper >< teaspoon cayenne salt (( to taste

Chop spinach coarsely place in a colander in the sink and )ash very )ell in l'ke)arm )ater,"lace clean spinach in a large pot, &dd potatoes to the spinach cover )ith )arm )ater and

+ring to a +oil over high heat, Ho)er the heat to a simmer and cook a+o't = min'tes 'ntilthe potatoes are tender,

Mean)hile heat the oil or clarified +'tter in another large deep sa'cepan, &dd the m'stardseeds and cook them 'ntil they start to hop and pop, &dd sliced onion and garlic and sa'te

1'ickly over fairly high heat 'ntil transl'cent stirring often, &dd all the spices except saltand sa'te a min'te more, Remove from heat,


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When the potato mixt're is tender drain it in a colander over the sink, Reheat the onion andspice mixt're add the potato(spinach mixt're and gently stir to +lend, #aste and add salt asdesired, Simmer over lo) heat a+o't $ min'tes 'ntil the mixt're is fairly dry and the spiceshave +een a+sor+ed +y the vegeta+les,

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&loo Samosa

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : Samosas Snacks "otatoes Jegetarian *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ***"&S#R-***== grams flo'r $ grams ghee or clarified +'tter >= teaspoon salt >= teaspoon cara)ay seeds or aD)ain N milliliters )arm )ater ***.%HH%F*** = ta+lespoons oil teaspoon c'min seeds

>= cm ginger (( grated fine teaspoon garam masala po)der = c'ps +oiled (( peeled small (( potatoes diced teaspoon red chile po)der teaspoon mango po)der = teaspoons coriander po)der >= teaspoons c'min po)der teaspoon chile po)der salt (( to taste >= c'p green peas (

7+oiled in )ater )ith a little salt9 = green chiles (( deseeded and


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(( chopped >= c'p coriander leaves (( chopped ta+lespoon lemon D'ice oil (( for deep(frying

#o prepare the filling: Aeat the oil over medi'm heat, &dd the c'min seeds, When theysile add the coriander red chile c'min and mango po)ders, &dd the ginger and greenchiles,

&fter a fe) seconds add the potatoes and the peas, &dd the garam masala lemon D'ice saltand mix )ell, #aste and adD'st seasoning,

Cover and cook for (= min'tes, Remove from heat and allo) to cool,

&dd the chopped coriander and mix )ell,

Stir in the garam masala po)der green chiles, Remove from heat and add the lemon D'ice,Cool thoro'ghly and mix in the coriander leaves,

#o prepare the pastry: &dd the ghee cara)ay seeds and salt to the flo'r, R'+ in )ell, &ddeno'gh )arm )ater to mix a soft do'gh, ;nead 'ntil the do'gh feels soft to the to'ch, .illthese cones )ith the prepared filling leaving a+o't >= cm, +order on the top of the cone,

o) moisten the top edges and press them hard together,

6eep fry the samosas in hot oil over medi'm heat 'ntil they are golden +ro)n and drain ona+sor+ent paper,

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&loo #ikki

Recipe By :

Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : C'rry "otatoes Jegetarian *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( >4 po'nds +oiled potatoes (( peeled and mashed ? ta+lespoons cornstarch >= c'p green peas (( +oiled >= lemon (( D'ice of teaspoon c'min po)der

teaspoon red chile po)der salt (( to taste


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oil (( for frying

Mix all the ingredients )ell except the oil, 6ivide into = e1'al portions and make +alls,.latten each +et)een the palms into discs,

Aeat oil in a fry pan and shallo) fry over medi'm heat 'ntil golden +ro)n and crisp on +othsides,

6rain and pat dry on a+sor+ent paper, Serve hot,

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&loo(ki(tikiya 7potato "atties9

Recipe By :Serving Sie : "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 8 medi'm potatoes ? ta+lespoons yello) split peas (( 7the kind availa+le (( in s'permarkets9 (( soaked overnight in c'p cold )ater and >= (( teaspoon salt ? teaspoons salt

= ta+lespoons oil pl's oil for frying patties fen'greek seeds = ta+lespoons chopped onion ? ta+lespoons chopped cilantro fresh hot green chili (( finely sliced

#)o ho'rs +efore dinner +oil the potatoes in their Dackets, While potatoes are +oiling drainsplit, #hen +oil them in a pot )ith ? c'ps )ater and >= teaspoon salt for min'tes,Remove from heat and drain in a colander shaking to get o't as m'ch )ater as yo' can and

p't peas in +o)l, Cover the +o)l, %n a skillet heat = ta+lespoons oil over medi'm flame,When very hot add the fen'greek seeds and )hen they +egin to change color 7 to $

seconds9 p't in the onions contin'ing to fry a+o't = min'tes 'ntil the onins +egin to t'rn


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+ro)n at the edges, &dd the parsley and green chili and stir another = to ? min'tes, extp't in the drained split peas and >= teaspoon salt,

;eep stirring and cook for a+o't min'tes 'ntil all the )ater has evaporated and teh mixt'rein teh skillet seems to +ecome one l'mp, Cover and set aside, "eel and mash potatoes )ith a

fork or hand masher, 76o not 'se an electirc mixer, 6on5t add +'tter,9 & fe) l'mps )illremain +'t don5t )orry(D'st get the potatoes as smooth as yo' can, &dd = teaspoons salt andmix thoro'ghly, #o form patties: 6ivide the mashed potatoes into = +alls, 6ivide the split

peas mixt're into = portions, .latten each potato +all on the plam of yo'r hand p't a portionof the split pea st'ffing in the center of it and cover the st'ffing )ith the mashed potato +y

+ringing the o'ter circ'mference to the center, Make a +all again, .latten it gently to have apatty a+o't ? inches in diameter,

Make all the patties this )ay covering them on a platter if yo' are not going to +e eatingsoon, 7-o' can prepare this m'ch of the recipe from a fe) ho'rs to a day ahead,9 Cook in aheavy +ottomed skillet p't do not cro)d, Gse only eno'gh oil to coat the +ottom of the

skillet and heat over medi'm(lo) flame, &dd a fe) patties and cook them slo)ly(a+o't 4 to$ min'tes on each side, When one side t'rns golden caref'lly flip it )itho't +reaking thehard cr'st add another teaspoon of oil s)irling it aro'nd, .ry this side for 4 to $ min'tesalso 'ntil it has formed a cr'st,

%f +ro)ning too 1'ickly t'rn do)n heat, ote: since these sho'ld +e served hot yo' co'ld'se t)o skillets, to serve: serve hot )ith #omato #amarind Ch'tney or .resh Freen Ch'tney)ith Coriander and -og'rt,

Makes = patties

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&l' BhaDi 7Savo'ry .ried "otatoes9

Recipe By : %mran C,Serving Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : "otatoes Jegeta+les &ppetiers *%ndian



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$$ gram potatoes = medi'm onions ta+lespoon ghee >< teaspoon +lack m'stard seeds >= teaspoon gro'nd t'rmeric

>= teaspoon chili po)der #sp Salt

Boil the potatoes peel and dice, Chop onions finely,

Aeat ghee in a sa'cepan and fry the m'stard seeds 'ntil they pop, &dd the onions andcontin'e frying on lo) heat 'ntil they are soft and golden +ro)n,

&dd t'rmeric and chili po)der and stir then add potatoes sprinkle salt over and toss gently tomix )ell together,

Serve hot or cold,

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&l' BhaDi 7spicy .ried "otatoes9

Recipe By : Mohammad GmmarServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : Jegeta+les East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((($$ gram potatoes ? ta+lespoons oil

teaspoon +lack m'stard seeds >= teaspoon gro'nd t'rmeric large onion (( finely sliced fresh green chillies (( 7to =9 deseeded and (( sliced >= teaspoons salt >< c'p hot )ater ta+lespoon lemon D'ice

Boil potatoes in their skins 'ntil D'st tender,"eel and dice,Aeat the oil in a sa'ce pan and frythe m'stard seeds 'ntil they pop, &dd the t'rmericsliced onions and chillies and fry 'ntil

onions are soft and golden, &dd the salt and )ater +ring to a +oil add potatoescover and


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cook 'ntil li1'id is a+sor+ed, Remove from heat, Sprinkle )ith lemon D'ice and stir )ell,Serve A#, Can +e served )ith +oiled rice or 5chapati5,

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&l' Fosht ;ari 7meat and "otato C'rry9

Recipe By :Serving Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : C'rry 6ressings "otatoes East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( >= kilograms +eef skirt steak >< c'p oil teaspoon +lack m'stard seeds >= teaspoon fen'greek seeds 8 cloves garlic (( cr'shed ta+lespoon ginger (( finely chopped ? medi'm onions (( finely sliced >= teaspoons t'rmeric = ta+lespoons coriander ta+lespoon c'min po)der = teaspoons chili po)der ? teaspoons salt

= ta+lespoons vinegar = teaspoons garam masala = ta+lespoons vinegarN$ gram c'+ed potatoes = ta+lespoons fresh coriander

C't steak into c'+es, Aeat oil and fry m'stard seeds till they +'rst, &dd fen'greek garlicginger and onion, .ry 'ntil onions are golden, &dd t'rmeric and fry min'te,

&dd coriander c'min and chile, Stir )ell, &dd salt and vinegar and fry 'ntil li1'idevaporates, Sprinkle in the garam masala and mix )ell, &dd meat and t'rn till coated,

&dd extra vinegar if spices start to stick,


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Red'ce heat cover and simmer for ,(= ho'rs, &dd c'+ed potatoes and cover, Cook forf'rther =$(?$ min'tes or 'ntil potatoes are cooked,

Farnish )ith fresh coriander,

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&l' ;i #ikiya ( "otato Chops

Recipe By : P'ick and Easy %ndian CookingServing Sie : = "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( >= po'nds potatoes (( +oiled and mashed >= ta+lespoon salt ta+lespoon garam masala (or( >= ta+lespoon gro'nd c'min (and( >= ta+lespoon gro'nd coriander ta+lespoon chopped fresh coriander (( 7's cilantro9 small onion (( very finely chopped = green chilees (( finely

(( chopped >= ta+lespoon grated fresh ginger root oil spray for cooking

CJERS%S: l+ 8 o


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spat'la placed over the top of the chop to keep it together )hilst t'rning over, ;eep them)arm in the oven at a moderate heat 7?N . 3$ C Fas 9 )hile yo' cook the others,

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&l' Matar ( "otatoes and "eas in nion #omato Sa'ce

Recipe By : .rom Bengal to "'nDa+:#he C'isines of %ndia +y SmitaServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings East %ndian &ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( >= po'nds small potatoes = medi'm onions ? cloves garlic > piece ginger ? ta+lespoons vegeta+le oil pinch asafetida (( cr'shed optional >= ta+lespoon c'min seeds salt (( to taste >< ta+lespoon cayenne pepper >= ta+lespoon gro'nd t'rmeric = large tomatoes (( coarsely chopped c'p peas

>< c'p )ater >= ta+lespoon garam masala

Cook potatoes 'ntil tender, "eel and set aside, %n container of a +lender or food processormince together onions garlic and ginger, %n a large heavy(+ottomed skillet over medi'm heat)arm the oil, &dd asafetida 7if 'sed9 and c'min, When spices darken 7 to = seconds9 addthe minced onion mixt're and sa'te 'ntil +ro)ned 7a+o't = min'tes9, &dd the salt cayennet'rmeric and tomatoes and cook 'ntil they soften 7a+o't min'tes9, &dd peas and )aterred'ce heat to lo) cover and cook for min'tes, Aalve cooked potatoes if they seem toolarge, &dd them to the pan and cook covered for another min'tes, Mix in garam masala

D'st +efore serving,


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&l' Mattar 7c'rried "otatoes and "eas9

Recipe By : #ime Hife Books: #he Cooking of %ndiaServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings East %ndian

&ppetiers *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( >< c'p ghee ta+lespoon fresh ginger root (( scraped and finely (( chopped ta+lespoon garlic (( finely chopped >= c'p onions (( finely chopped >= teaspoons salt teaspoon gro'nd c'min >= teaspoon t'rmeric >< teaspoon gro'nd hot red pepper ? medi'm firm (( ripe tomatoes (( coarsely chopped ? ta+lespoons fresh coriander (( finely chopped = c'ps fresh green peas large +oiling type potato (( peeled in >= (( c'+es c'p )ater

>= teaspoon garam masala%n a heavy =( to ?(1'art sa'cepan heat the ghee over high heat 'ntil a drop of )ater flickedinto it spl'tters instantly, Stir in the ginger and garlic then add the onions and salt, Ho)erthe heat to moderate and stirring constantly try the onions for N or 4 min'tes 'ntil they aresoft and golden +ro)n, Watch caref'lly for any sign of +'rning and reg'late the heataccordingly, &dd the c'min t'rmeric and red pepper and stir in the tomatoes and =ta+lespoons of the fresh coriander, Still stirring cook +riskly for min'tes 'ntil most of theli1'id in the pan evaporates and the mixt're is thick eno'gh to dra) a)ay from the sides and

+ottom of the pan in a dense mass, 6rop in the peas and potatoes and t'rn them a+o't )iththe spoon 'ntil they are evenly coated )ith the tomato mixt're, Stir in the )ater +ring to a

+oil over high heat cover tightly and red'ce the heat to lo), Simmer for $ min'tes or 'ntil


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the peas and potatoes are tender +'t still intact, #aste for seasoning and serve at oncesprinkled )ith the remaining ta+lespoon of coriander and the garam masala,

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&l' Mattar ;i Sa+Di ( C'rried "otatoes and "eas

Recipe By : Cooking )ith C'rry Ren' &roraServing Sie : < "reparation #ime :$:$$Categories : 6ressings East %ndian &ppetiers C'rry *%ndian "otatoes

&mo'nt Meas're %ngredient (( "reparation Method(((((((( (((((((((((( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 8 medi'm potatoes = ta+lespoons green peas (( fresh or froen >< teaspoon c'min seeds >< teaspoon gro'nd t'meric >= teaspoon gro'nd red pepper = teaspoons gro'nd coriander >= teaspoon gro'nd c'min >= teaspoon garam masala salt (( to taste >? c'p vegeta+le oil

, Wash and peel poatoes c't into inch c'+es,

=, Aeat vegeta+le oil and fry c'min seeds, When Seed start to +'rst add akk tge 'ngredientsexcept garam masala, Cover and cook on lo) heat for min'tes,

?, &dd = teaspoons )ater and contin'e cooking for min'tes, &dd garam masala and cookfor another $ min'tes,


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&l' "ia ;i Sa+Di ( C'rried "otatoes and nions

Recipe By : Cooking )ith C'rry Ren' &roraServing Sie : < "reparation

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