Simple Spice: 120 easy Indian recipes with just 10 spices by Cyrus Todiwala

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  • Beetroot & coconut rasam (Beetroot ani naarl rasam) (page 12)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Soups; Indian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow lentils; beetroots; onions; turmeric; black mustard seeds; curry leaves; coriander seeds; dried red chillies; cumin seeds; tamarind pulp; coconut milk; black peppercorns
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  • Vegetable soup (Sopa de Goa/Caldo de verduras) (page 14)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Soups; Indian; Portuguese
    • Ingredients: cumin seeds; green chiles; onions; bay leaves; celery; potatoes; leeks; milk; chicken stock; kale; spinach; single cream; coriander leaves; chives; croutons; garlic
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  • Giblet soup (Gymkhana soup) (page 15)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Soups; Entertaining & parties; Indian; British
    • Ingredients: whole cloves; cumin seeds; dried red chillies; onions; green chiles; stewing beef; beef stock; stale bread; lamb livers; lamb kidneys; cheddar cheese; coriander leaves; mint; lemons or limes
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  • Roasted sweet potato, pumpkin & lentil soup (Shakarkand, kaddu aur daal ka soup) (page 17)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Soups; Entertaining & parties; Indian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: yellow lentils; squash; sweet potatoes; onions; chilli powder; cumin seeds; coriander seeds; green chiles; coriander leaves
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  • Crab & potato cakes with mustard & cumin (Khaekda nay batata no pattice) (page 18)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Main course; Suppers; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: black mustard seeds; white lentils; cumin seeds; fresh ginger; green chiles; red shallots; coconut; tomatoes; white crabmeat; brown crabmeat; coriander leaves; floury potatoes; curry leaves; rice flour; eggs
    • Accompaniments: Spicy tomato sauce; Spiced mayonnaise
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  • Goan-style fried oysters with a choice of dressings (Fritada de ostras) (page 20)

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  • Spicy tomato sauce (page 21)

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  • Soya nahm pla & chilli (page 21)

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  • Lime, red chilli & sweet basil dressing (page 22)

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  • Spiced mayonnaise (page 22)

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  • Baked doughnuts with prawns, chorizo & cheese (page 23)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: self-raising flour; butter; chorizo sausages; prawns; hard cheese; green chiles; dried red chillies
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  • Fillet of white fish in spiced chickpea batter (Machli Amritsari) (page 24)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: white fish fillets; chickpea flour; Greek yogurt; garlic; fresh ginger; coriander seeds; cumin seeds; chilli powder; turmeric; green chiles; coriander leaves; limes; salad leaves; red onions
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  • Shinanio mussels & clams with coconut (Shinanio ani tisreo naarl ghalun) (page 27)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: mussels; clams; limes; turmeric; curry leaves; dried red chillies; cumin seeds; garlic; onions; coconut; coriander leaves
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  • Marinated sardines (Sardinhas marinadas) (page 28)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Snacks; Appetizers / starters; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: fresh sardines; olive oil; limes; garlic; green chiles; coriander stalks; chilli powder; cumin seeds
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  • Hot pepper-flavoured chicken tikka (Chettinad kozhi varuval tikka) (page 30)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Spice / herb blends & rubs; Dressings & marinades; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: chicken fillets; fresh ginger; garlic; ground coriander; turmeric; chilli powder; Greek yogurt; cinnamon sticks; cardamom pods; whole cloves; cumin seeds; bay leaves; red onions; curry leaves; tomato purée; limes; black peppercorns
    • Accompaniments: Naan; Mixed raita
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  • Creamy chicken tikka (Malai murg tikka) (page 32)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Grills & BBQ; Dressings & marinades; Main course; Appetizers / starters; Suppers; Cooking for 1 or 2; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: chicken breasts; double cream; Greek yogurt; cheddar cheese; fresh ginger; garlic; ground cardamom; ground cumin; mustard oil; saffron
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  • Chicken liver masala (Masala ma tatraveli kaleji purr bataer nu eedu) (page 33)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Spice / herb blends & rubs; Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: chicken livers; fresh ginger; turmeric; ground cumin; ground coriander; chilli powder; limes; red onions; green chiles; tomatoes; coriander leaves; mint
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  • Okra & eggs on potato (Bheenda batata purr eedu) (page 34)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Egg dishes; Spice / herb blends & rubs; Appetizers / starters; Main course; Suppers; Cooking for 1 or 2; Entertaining & parties; Indian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cumin seeds; green chiles; fresh ginger; onions; turmeric; potatoes; okra; spring onions; coriander leaves; eggs
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  • Potato & spinach omelette (Omelete de batata e espinafre) (page 36)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Egg dishes; Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; Indian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: waxy potatoes; spinach; cumin seeds; onions; green chiles; red peppers; eggs; coriander leaves
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  • Pigeon in red masala (Kabootar laal masala) (page 37)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Curry; Quick / easy; Spice / herb blends & rubs; Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: pigeon breasts; turmeric; limes; dried red chillies; black peppercorns; whole cloves; cumin seeds; coriander seeds; tamarind
    • Accompaniments: Oriental or Mumbai-style coleslaw
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  • Curried vegetable puffs (Tarkari na puff) (page 40)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Pies, tarts & pastries; Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; Indian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: vegetables of your choice; fresh ginger; garlic; green chiles; onions; turmeric; ground cumin; ground coriander; chilli powder; tomatoes; limes; coriander leaves; puff pastry
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  • Spiced potato patties with garlic chutney (Vada paav) (page 41)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Chutneys, pickles & relishes; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; Indian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: turmeric; floury potatoes; black mustard seeds; cumin seeds; white lentils; fresh ginger; green chiles; curry leaves; coriander leaves; chickpea flour; garlic; dried red chillies; roasted unsalted peanuts; limes; rolls; chilli ketchup
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  • Deep-fried squid with coriander, mint & basil dip (Mankyo fry) (page 44)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Snacks; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: baby squid tubes; limes; cornflour; sparkling water; coriander sprigs; mint; basil; green chiles; ground cumin; apple cider vinegar; Thai fish sauce
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  • Keralan-style crab with coconut (Kerala nyannd masala) (page 46)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Stir-fries; Quick / easy; Main course; Suppers; Entertaining & parties; Indian
    • Ingredients: white crabmeat; black mustard seeds; fresh ginger; curry leaves; green chiles; dried red chillies; shallots; coconut; chilli powder; turmeric; tomatoes; coriander leaves
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  • Portuguese seafood cakes (Bolinhos de marisco) (page 49)

    from Mr Todiwala's Spice Box: 120 Recipes with Just 10 Spices Mr Todiwala's Spice Box by Cyrus Todiwala

    • Categories: Canapés / hors d'oeuvre; Entertaining & parties; Indian; Portuguese
    • Ingredients: floury potatoes; white fish fillets; prawns; limes; coriander leaves; green chiles; cumin seeds; sunflower oil; eggs; semolina
    • Accompaniments: Fresh green chutney (Leeli chutney)
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Notes about this book

  • Eat Your Books

    This book was previously published as Mr Todiwala's Spice Box.

  • Foodycat on April 19, 2018

    I've just bought this re-released as Simple Spice.

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  • ISBN 10 1784721816
  • ISBN 13 9781784721817
  • Published Jun 02 2016
  • Format eBook
  • Page Count 240
  • Language English
  • Countries United Kingdom
  • Publisher Mitchell Beazley

Publishers Text

Previously published in hardback as Mr Todiwala's Spice Box Cyrus Todiwala is known for combining flavours, spices and ingredients in ways no other Indian chef has ever done before. He loves mixing Western dishes with Indian flavourings to create recipes that make innovative and delicious use of spices. Offering an entirely fresh look at spices, Cyrus takes just 10 of his favourites and bases 120 recipes around them. Using his special spice box and a selection of fresh ingredients, he conjures up an astonishing range of dishes that will spice up any mealtime, such as Prawn & Crab Masala Omelette, Venison Kebabs, Garlic & Red Chilli Chicken, Hot Smoked Salmon Tikka and Saffron & Cardamom Crème Brûlée.

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