STIR FRY LAMB WITH BELL PEPPERS

This is a very simple and tasty meal. You can subsitute with chicken.

Ingredients:
Lamb cut in strips
Hainese ginger garlic paste
onions
bell peppers - red and yellow
stock
Black bean sauce
Soya sauce
Chili oil

Method:
Add vegetable oil and one tsp of Hainese Ginger Garlic paste. Stir fry the lamb. Throw in the onions and  cook till the lamb is tender. Add one cup stock and continue to cook.  Add black bean sauce, soya sauce, chili oil.  When it looks like it is well done, throw in the bell peppers. Serve on a bed of rice.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

Shrimp with Snow Peas Served with Tofu and Rice

Ingredients:

1 Pound of shrimp

soy sauce

vinegar

sugar

cornstarch

sesame oil

snow peas
garlic and ginger
salt and pepper

water chestnuts (optional)

stock mixture - 1 cup

Combine chicken stock, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch and sesame oil in small bowl; mix well and set aside. In large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat; add garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and sauté until pink, about 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add snow peas and water chestnuts; sauté 3 minutes. Add stock mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until liquid has thickened and is no longer cloudy, about 3 more minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

Tofu

Fresh tofu is my preference.  Cut and saute in vegetable oil. Add the Mabo Tofu Ready made sauce from Ranch Market. Chop up green onions and add to the wok. Mix it and serve on a bed of rice.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

Eggplant & Raddhish with Garlic/Cilantro Rice

My apologies to those of you who have been checking my blog and not seeing any updates. I hope to get back on track and post more frequently.


Today's dish is an old favorite of mine.  In Sindhi it is called Mooli Wangar ( not sure of the spelling).

Ingredients:
Eggplant
Raddish (the white long one)
Tomatoes
onions
ginger
garlic
green chilis
cumin powder
coriander powder
turmeric powder
salt
cilantro


Method:

Cut up the eggplant and raddish into small squares. Chop the onions and saute. Add the chopped garlic and ginger. Once it is slightly brown add the eggplant and raddish.  Throw in the chopped tomatoes.  Add salt, turmeric powder, green chilis, cumin and coriander powder. I normally add around 1 tsp of the spices.  Add about half a cup of warm water and let the vegetables cook.  Once the raddish is soft, shut the stove.


Rice:
Saute chopped garlic and put in rice with 1 tsp turmeric powder and salt. Add chopped clilantro and cook rice.


Serve with yogurt.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

Coconut Shrimp Curry

TGIF. Hope you all have a safe and relaxing long weekend.  This recipe was created by my good friend Smita Vasant. I made it the other night - AMAZING.

COCONUT SHRIMP CURRY

Ingredients:2 lbs medium shrimp, deveined, tails removed
1 large onion chopped
1 can coconut milk
1 tsp turmeric
salt to taste
juice of 1 lime
vegetarian Stock no MSG (Optional)
1 tsp red chili powder
6 cloves garlic
½ cup oil


Method:


Blend the garlic, turmeric, lime juice in a blender to make a paste. Wash the shrimp well and marinate in the paste for at least ½ hour or more. Heat up oil and fry the onion until golden brown. Add shrimp and red chilli powder and fry well until water starts to evaporate. Add ½ cup water, cover and cook shrimp. When cooked, add the can of coconut milk and stir well. Add salt and optional vegetarian stock - approximately 1 tsp.
You can add more lime juice to taste. Let this come to a boil.
Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice or with naan.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

White Fish & Potatoes in Fenugreek & Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients:
2 pounds White Fish (I like a fish called Lake Superior White Fish)
2 Potatoes
Fresh Fenugreek (Methi Leaves) - 1 bunch
Cilantro -1 bunch
6 to 8 garlic cloves
1 chili
2 tomatoes or half a can
Onions
Corn starch
Patak brand Vindaloo Paste
Cumin Powder
Coriander Powder
Turmeric Powder
Salt to taste
Vegetarian or chicken stock

Recipe:
Saute the sliced onions and garlic. Add the tomatoes and 4 cups of water. Add 1 chili, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 to 2 tsp of cumin and coriander powder and salt and 1 tsp of the vegetarian or chicken stock. Chop the fenugreek and cilantro and add to the pan.  Add 2 to 3 teaspoon of Patak's Vindaloo paste to the mixture. Wash potatoes well and cut up into small 1" size pieces (you can leave the skin on). Add the potatoes to the gravy and let it cook for about 15 mins until potatoes are almost cooked.  Add the pieces of fish. Let it all simmer.  At the end you can add a little corn starch and water mixture to thicken the gravy. Serve on a bed of rice with fresh salad.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

Cornish Game Hen Vindaloo

Cornish Game Hen Vindaloo

This is a curry filled with spices and flavor. 

Ingredients
Cornish Game Hen (you can subtitute with Chicken)
2 Potatoes
1 can of stewed tomatoes
2 Onions
6 whole garlic
1/2 ginger piece
Sliced Bell Peppers
Frozen Green Peas or Mixed Vegetables
1-2 tsp Garam Masala
1-2 tsp Cumin Powder
1-2 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Chili Powder
A bottle of Patak's Vindaloo Paste
Salt to taste
Chicken Stock
Recipe
In a blender, add the tomatoes, chopped onions, garlic and ginger. Add a little water and blend.  Pour the mixture in a cooking pot (I like to use my wok) and add the spices along with the salt and chicken stock (one cup of water with one cube).  Wash the potatoes well and either peel the skin or leave it on.  Cut the potatoes in medium sized pieces and add it to the curry mixture.
Wash and cut the cornish game hen.  Place it in the curry and let it simmer for about a half hour.  Add 1 to 2 Tsp of Patak's Vindaloo paste.  Then add the bell peppers and green peas .  Once it is cooked and the flavor is to your liking, serve it on a hot bed of rice.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!

MENAGE A TROIS DHAL (3 DHALS (LENTILS) COMBINED)

This is a very healthy and delicious lentil soup combining three types of lentils. Was speaking to a friend and she suggested the recipe name.  Good one Smita M.

INGREDIENTS
Chana Dhal (Yellow split lentil) Toor Dahl (Yellow Pigeon Peas) and Whole Urad Dhal (Black Gram).  These Dhals can all be purchased from an Indian grocery store.
Ginger Paste or 1 Tsp of fresh ginger
Garlic
Chopped onions
1 green chili
Tomatoes
Turmeric Powder
Chili Powder
Coriander Powder
Cilantro
Salt to taste
Yogurt or Butter (Optional)

Method:
In a pressure cooker or regular pot saute the garlic and chopped onions. Combine 1/2 cup of each dahl and add about 3 cups of water into the pot (approximately an inch of water above all the dhals). Add the ginger, chopped green chili, chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and salt to taste. Let it cook. If cooking in a pressure cooker, at medium heat, it should take about 15 to 20 minutes. Once it is done, turn off the stove and let the pressure be released completely. Open the lid when it is safe and mix the dhals with a handheld mixer. You can add 1 to 2 TBSP of Yogurt or butter on top to give it a creamy taste. Garnish with cilantro on top.  Serve hot on a bed of rice.

Enjoy your meal, Douzo Meshiagare (Japanese), Sihk faahn (Cantonese - Eat), Buon Appetito (Italian), Afiyet Olsun (Turkish), Smacznego (Polish) and of course Bon Appetit!