10 east indian chopped vegetable Recipes

tomatoes, seeded, chopped and drained (if available, use heirloom tomatoes-i sliced the tomatoes instead), cucumbers , sliced lengthwise, then thinly sliced (if organic, no peeling necessary) or 2 medium lemon , sliced (i like a combination of the two cucumber varieties), green onions, sliced (including the white part), fresh lime juice (not reconstituted !), lime zest, for garnish (optional)

all-purpose flour, vegetable bouillon granules or 1 tbsp chicken bouillon granule, ground coriander, ground cumin, curry powder, onion powder, vegetable oil or 3/4 cup light olive oil, milk, fresh lemon juice or 1 tbsp lime juice, egg yolk, olive oil , to baste before baking, peeled boiled potatoes, chopped onion, thawed frozen peas, diced seeded anaheim chilies, minced fresh cilantro, minced fresh mint, fresh lemon juice or 2 tbsp lime juice, olive oil, ground coriander, curry powder, ground cumin, ginger-garlic paste (or 1/2 tsp each), fine sea salt, toasted cumin seed

chicken, cut into serving pieces (or use 6 chicken breast halves), margarine or 2 tbsp vegetable oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaves, ground cinnamon, tomatoes, peeled and quartered, salt, curry powder, paprika

beef stew meat, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, paprika, ground cumin, salt, ground coriander, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, ground cardamom, pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon stick (apx 2-inch piece), water, divided, plain yogurt, hot cooked rice, chopped peanuts (optional)

beef stew meat, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, paprika, ground cumin, salt, ground coriander, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, ground cardamom, pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, water, divided, plain yogurt, hot cooked rice, chopped peanuts (optional)

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, fresh ginger (peeled ), garlic, water, plain yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon , juice of, ground cumin, ground mace, grated nutmeg, ground cardamom, salt & pepper, ripe tomatoes (seeded and finely chopped ), green bell pepper (stemmed, seeded and chopped ), ginger (peeled ), garlic, water, unsalted butter, heavy cream, honey, salt, garam masala , spice mixture (available in indian or specialty markets)

vegetable oil, black mustard seeds (available at east indian markets and some specialty foods shops) or yellow mustard seeds, grated peeled fresh gingerroot, turmeric, head of cauliflower (about 1 3/4 to 2 lb), cut into in small flowerets about 1 inch in diameter, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, chopped fresh coriander if desired

red lentil , picked over (available at natural foods stores, east indian markets, and some supermarkets), onions, chopped, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced, grated peeled fresh gingerroot, ground cumin, ground coriander, chicken broth, drained canned tomato, vegetable oil, minced seeded fresh red chili (wear rubber gloves ) or 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes, cumin seed, turmeric, fresh coriander sprig, if desired (to garnish ), pappadams (available at east indian markets and specialty foods shops), vegetable oil (for frying the pappadams)