Amy in NH Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I've had Indian food twice, both times with my sister who likes it and eats it regularly. The first time I thought it was mushy and yucky, even though she liked it. The second time was a buffet, and she helped me choose some not-so-mushy stuff, which was okay. I've not had curry except in those two instances. I'd like to expand our menu a bit, and I need help finding good Indian food/curry recipes. Please point me to your favorite Indian/Curry cookbooks, recipes, and dishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 My amah who is Indian does all the cooking so I don't have recipes but you should look up recipes for butter chicken masala and naan or roti (types of bread). They are family favorites here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I like the chole palak recipe from Manjula's Kitchen. ETA - I actually like a lot of her recipes, that's just my favorite. And it's not mushy. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 My amah who is Indian does all the cooking so I don't have recipes but you should look up recipes for butter chicken masala and naan or roti (types of bread). They are family favorites here! Mmmmmm... Yum. Wish we could come have dinner at your house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Manjula has recipes for roti and naan too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Most Indian stew type dishes (meat and veg) are very well cooked aka mushy, so meat is falling apart, for example. I would try making something yourself (like cauliflower) and leaving it a bit less cooked so it still has a bit more "bite" to it, but I think you are correct about texture. I happen to like it myself, but I think it's a valid observation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 samosas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 samosas I had those for the first time this weekend. Oh my. They were so good. I ate 4. I could have eaten 40! They looked like a lot of work to make. But they were so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I had those for the first time this weekend. Oh my. They were so good. I ate 4. I could have eaten 40! They looked like a lot of work to make. But they were so good. Oh, a good samosa is a beautiful thing. Once or twice a year my husband sets aside a Saturday and declares it Samosa Day. He spends all day cooking (and laying my poor kitchen to waste) and we have a meal of just samosas and mint chutney. It's most unseemly, but glorious. [*whispering* and Trader Joe's chicken tikka samosas are pretty darned good, too, and they take 15 minutes...]. Madhur Jaffrey's cookbooks are usually reliable and not too intimidating for an Indian food novice. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Samosas.....yummmmm......great , now I want some......(why do I have no smileys when on my nook! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I agree, samosas and naan are wonderful. Another favorite is aloo palak (Indian spinach and potatoes). Kalanamak answered a lot of questions in the past about Indian foods, cooking, and cookbooks if you want to search for her advice. She is quite accomplished in that area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto5blessings Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 A good, beginners cookbook is "5 Spices, 50 Dishes" by Ruta Kahate. It has great beginners recipes, and you can make the dishes easily. I have really enjoyed this cookbook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Manjula has recipes for roti and naan too. Reading the recipes for these, they look exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Reading the recipes for these, they look exactly the same. Manjula doesn't use garlic or onions, by the way. Roti should be without leavening and cooked on the stovetop. Most people (inc Manjula) make it with whole wheat flour. Naan is usually made with yeast and white flour and cooked in an oven. Very roughly speaking, a chapati/roti should be similar to a tortilla, and naan more like puffy pita bread (the chewy sort). I remember watching her video for paratha a looong time ago! I think she makes way too few at a time -- 1/2 c flour? Not in my house. But her technique is great to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Manjula doesn't use garlic or onions, by the way. Roti should be without leavening and cooked on the stovetop. Most people (inc Manjula) make it with whole wheat flour. Naan is usually made with yeast and white flour and cooked in an oven. Very roughly speaking, a chapati/roti should be similar to a tortilla, and naan more like puffy pita bread (the chewy sort). I remember watching her video for paratha a looong time ago! I think she makes way too few at a time -- 1/2 c flour? Not in my house. But her technique is great to watch. Yep, I generally at least double her recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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