Recipes

Before we start to learn about the dishes, let us first discuss on how to make the basic recipes, i have a list of basic stuffs which are most commonly in Indian cuisine.

1. Panch phoran

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes

1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp onion seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp aniseed

• Mix all the seeds together in a small bowl and store in an airtight jar

2. Garlic paste

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes 

115 g/4 oz garlic cloves, halved 125 m|/4 fl oz water

• Place the garlic cloves and water in a food processor or blender and process to make a paste.

• Transfer to a glass jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

2. Ginger paste

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 0 minutes

115 g/4 oz fresh root ginger, roughly chopped 125 ml/4 fl oz water

• Place the ginger and water in a food processor or blender and process to make a paste.

• Transfer to a glass jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

3. Curry paste

Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus 20 minutes cooling

Cooking time: 10 minutes

4 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp fennel seeds
2 curry leaves
2 dried red chillies
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp chilli powder
5 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp water 125 ml/4 fl oz vegetable oil, Plus extra for sealing

• Grind the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, curry leaves and dried red chillies in a spice grinder. Alternatively, use a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the turmeric, chilli powder, vinegar and water to make a smooth paste.

• Heat the vegetable oil in a targe, heavy-based frying pan. Add the paste and cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the oil rises to the surface.

• Leave to cool, then spoon into a glass jar with a lid. To preserve the curry paste, heat a little more vegetable oil in a clean saucepan and pour it over the surface. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

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