Simple Indian Cookery by Madhur Jaffrey

  • Summery yoghurt soup

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    • Categories: Soups; Summer; Indian
    • Ingredients: new potatoes; mustard seeds; yoghurt; chicken stock; single cream; cucumbers; tomatoes; ground cayenne pepper; dill
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  • Chicken tikka with tomato

    • Ro_ on February 28, 2021

      These were great. I used "aiguilletes" de poulet, which made for a perfect shape that was easily skewered. The marinade was delicious, and they cooked perfectly under the grill in the suggested cooking time. I'd make these again, they work on skewers as finger food, or would be great as part of a main dish too.

  • Grilled or bhuna fish steaks

    • Ro_ on March 02, 2021

      I made this with swordfish steaks, and found it delightful. It's difficult to get my partner to like fish that isn't salmon or tuna, but even he deemed this one "quite nice". The grilling method worked fine (though I think I should have had my grill a smidge hotter to get the browning on the outside, I do tend to like my fish on the underdone side so the overall cooked-ness was perfect for me) and I think these would also be really nice on the barbecue.

  • Creamy chicken korma with almonds

    • Ro_ on November 05, 2020

      I liked nearly everything about this recipe. I used chicken breast, which can sometimes dry out, but in this dish it stayed nice and tender. The curry sauce was also very good: what I'd want from a korma with just one thing missing, which was a sweet note. I don't think the almonds were enough to give it the sweetness I like in a korma, so next time I'd probably try adding some sugar. Other than that, I guess it lacked the depth of flavour that you'd get from a longer-cooked korma using chicken on the bone, but for a pretty quick recipe this one was very good.

  • Potatoes with cumin

    • Ro_ on February 22, 2021

      This takes a bit longer to make than the recipe time indicates, since you need to first boil the potatoes then leave them to cool before doing the frying part. This wasn't an outstanding dish but it was definitely tasty enough and I might make it again as part of an Indian feast.

  • Yoghurt raita with cucumber and mint

    • Ro_ on April 02, 2020

      Nice, simple raita recipe. I didn't bother peeling the cucumber.

  • Fresh green chutney

    • Ro_ on February 28, 2021

      I made the mistake of reading the instructions too quickly, and blended all the yoghurt with the herbs instead of just 2 tbsp. The result was that the chutney was very liquid, but still tasty.

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  • ISBN 10 056352183X
  • ISBN 13 9780563521839
  • Published Feb 03 2005
  • Format Paperback
  • Language English
  • Countries United Kingdom
  • Publisher Ebury
  • Imprint BBC Books

Publishers Text

In Simple Indian, Madhur Jaffrey reveals how easy it is to bring the flavors of India into your home. With 40 recipes, featuring step-by-step instructions and clear color photos, even novices can cook a wide range of authentic Indian fare. Add spice to your life with Goan Prawn Curry or Tarka Dal. Or try popular favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala, Rogan Josh, or Lamb Madras. There are also more elaborate dishes, like Creamy Chicken Korma with Almonds, Prawns in a Butter and Tomato Sauce, and Moghlai Spinach with Shallots. These tried-and-tested recipes include savory soups and starters, classic curries with fish, meat, poultry, and eggs, and tasty vegetables and accompaniments. With an inspiring range of menu suggestions and a guide to essential Indian ingredients, Madhur Jaffrey's Simple Indian guarantees excellent results every time.

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