Authors: Hari Nayak
corn 79
corn kernels 52, 85
cornstarch 88, 145
crabs 98
cream 66, 88
cream, heavy 112, 145, 147, 149
cream, sour 118, 121
cream, whipped 143
Creamy Rice Pudding 149
Crispy Masala Fish Fingers 51
Crunchy Potato and Corn Croquettes 52
Cucumber and Onion Chaat 42
Cucumber and Yogurt Raita 45
cucumbers 24, 42, 45, 62, 94
cumin seeds 25, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 42, 43, 44, 46, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 61, 67, 69, 70, 73, 74, 75, 82, 84, 86, 87, 89, 90, 97, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 115, 117, 128, 132, 133, 139
ground cumin 72, 78, 87, 89, 112, 115, 118, 119, 126
curry leaves 25, 34, 39, 40, 43, 46, 47, 50, 60, 67, 74, 78, 82, 84, 91, 98, 102, 103, 105, 110, 116, 129, 131
D
Dal kae Pakorae 60
Dal Palak 71
Dal Shorba 68
Delicious Everyday Dal 74
Desi Limbu Pani 154
Dhaba Dal 70
Dhaba Masala 34
Dhaba Spice 34
dried apricots 42
dried bread crumbs 52, 53, 95
dried green mango powder (amchoor) 35
dried legumes 25
dried chickpeas (kabuli chana) 69
dried red kidney beans (rajmah) 75
dried split lentils 74
mung beans (moong dal) 62, 68
split black gram (urad dal) 70, 73
split green lentils (moong dal) 73
split pigeon peas (toor dal) 67, 71, 73, 89
split red lentils (masoor dal) 68, 73
split yellow peas (chana dal) 56, 60, 68, 73, 129
dried black-eyed peas (lobhiya) 72, 126
E
egg 53, 130, 134, 146
egg yolks 143, 147
eggplants 54, 84
Eracchi Olathiyathu 116
F
fennel seeds 26, 34, 41, 43, 47, 53, 86, 97, 104, 110, 119, 121, 153
fenugreek leaves 26, 69, 80, 88, 90
fenugreek seeds 26, 31, 32, 33, 35, 43, 47, 102, 104
Fiery South Indian Tomato Soup 67
fish steaks (pomfret, cod, kingfish or mackerel) 105
Fish Tikka 94
Five Spice Blackened Salmon 104
Flaky Paratha Breads Stuffed with Potatoes 139
flour
all-purpose flour 51, 53, 58, 67, 134, 138, 139, 146, 148
chickpea flour (besan) 61
rice flour 145
whole-wheat flour 136, 138
food coloring, red 112
Fragrant Lamb Biriyani 126
Fried Puffed Bread 138
Fruit Chaat 63
G
Gaajar Pachadi 46
Garam Masala 35
garlic 32, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 51, 52, 57, 58, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 78, 80, 82, 88, 89, 90, 100, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 125, 126, 128, 130, 134
garlic powder 33, 34, 104
Garlic and Peanut Chutney 39
ghee (clarified butter) 26, 67, 73, 84, 126, 128, 132, 136, 139
ginger 26, 32, 34, 35, 40, 42, 51, 52, 60, 61, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 73, 74, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 90, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 121, 125, 126, 128, 130, 133, 151, 153
Ginger Cardamom Chai 153
Ginger Lemonade 154
ginger powder 33, 35, 46, 71, 104
Ginger-Garlic Paste 32
Goa ki Squid Kari 102
Goan Jhinga Biriyani 125
Goan-Style Squid 102
golden raisins 42, 126, 149
grapefruit juice 150
grapes 150
green grapes 63
red grapes 63
green beans 78, 80, 82, 130
Green Chili Masala 35
Green Mango Pickle 47
green onions (scallions) 46, 80, 102, 130
green peas 58, 78, 91, 130
H
Hara Mirch Masala 35
Harae Aam ki Chutney 47
Home-Style Garam Masala 35
honey 56, 148
Huli Anna 129
Hyderabadi hara Subzi 78
Hyderabadi Mixed Vegetables 78
I
Indian Five Spice Mix 31
Indian Fried Rice 130
Indian Grilling and Roasting Rub 33
Indian ingredients 22
Storage tips 22
Indian Lemonade 154
Indian-Style Lentil Soup 68
J
Jhinga ka salaad 57
Jhinga Kebab 99
Jhinga Nariyal 103
K
Kaddu Narialwalla 84
Kadhai Anda 90
Kadhai Paneer 90
Kallumakai Varuthathu 100
Kerala Coconut Beef 116
Khadai Jhinga 103
Kheema Biriyani 126
Kheer 149
Kheera aur Mung Dal ka Salaad 62
Kheera Pyaz ka Chaat 42
Kheera Raita 45
Khubani Chutney 42
Kori Ghassi 110
Kozi Varuval 114
L
Lal Mirch Masala 32
lamb 53, 58, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 126
Lasooni Naan 134
Lemon and Saffron Chicken Kebabs 108
Lemon Rice with Peanuts 129
lemons 57, 62, 82, 87, 94, 104, 108, 112, 129, 150
lemon juice 50, 51, 56, 57, 69, 70, 83, 103, 108, 118, 121, 126, 129
lemon zest 108
lettuce 99
limes 55, 112, 121, 150
lime juice 35, 39, 42, 44, 46, 63, 96, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 119, 128, 151, 154
lime zest 96
Lobhiya Khumb Masala 72
Lobhiya Pulao 127
M
Macchi Kae Pakorae 50
Macchi ke Tikke 94
mace 27, 34, 128
Madras Chicken 114
mahi mahi steaks 94
Makhanphal aur Bhuna Jeera Raita 44
Makki Khumb Masala 85
Malabar Crab Curry 98
Malabari Kekda Kari 98
Mangalore Aloo Masala 91
Mangalore Fish Curry 105
Mangalore Meen Kari 105
Mangalore Spiced Potatoes 91
mango juice 63
mango pulp or purée 145
mangoes 27, 41, 47, 63, 119, 143, 152
Marinated Roast Leg of Lamb 118
Masala-Baked Red Snapper 96
Masala-Crusted Tilapia 97
Masala Lamb Chops 121
Masala Pappadums 55
Masala Spiced Lassi 152
Masala Zucchini aur Dal ki Subzi 89
Masaladar dal Lahsooni 74
Masaladar Oven ki Macchi 96
mint leaves 27, 33, 39, 42, 45, 46, 51, 56, 63, 101, 121, 128, 132, 133, 142, 151
Mint Lime Cooler 151
milk, low-fat or whole milk 83, 134, 143, 145, 149, 153
Mint Chutney 39
Mint Rice with Potatoes and Toasted Cumin 133
Mitha Aam Chutney 41
Moong-Phalli aur Lahssun ki Chutney 39
Mumbai Fruit Punch 150
Mumbai Thandai 150
Mung Dal and Cucumber Salad 62
Murg Kali Mirch 108
Murg Tandoori 112
Murg Tikka Masala 110
Murg Zafrani Kebab 108
mushrooms 85
button mushrooms 72
Mushrooms and Corn in a Spicy Curry 85
mussels 100
mustard seeds 27, 34, 58
black mustard seeds 31, 38, 39, 40, 43, 46, 47, 50, 62, 67, 71, 82, 91, 98, 103, 104, 116, 129, 131
N
Nariyal ki Chutney 40
Nawabi Mugh Biriyani 128
nigella seeds 31
Northern Chickpea Curry 69
O
olive oil, extra-virgin 50, 56, 101
oil and fats 27
okra 87
onion 42, 43, 54, 58, 61, 66, 68, 69, 70, 73, 81, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 98, 102, 105, 109, 110, 115, 116, 118, 120, 125, 126, 128, 130, 133, 139
red onion 38, 55, 56, 57, 60, 71, 72, 75, 78, 84, 94, 100, 101, 103, 110, 115, 119
orange juice 150
orange zest, grated 146
oranges 63, 99, 150
P
Palak ka Soop 67
Palak Paneer Kofta 88
Panch Phoran 31
Pancharatni Dal Fry 73
paneer cheese 52
Paneer Cheese 83
Flavored Paneer Cheese 83
Panner Kae Kebab 52
pappadums 54
paprika 28, 38, 72, 84, 89, 104, 110, 112
peanuts 39, 55, 129, 131
Pepper Chicken 108
pepper, black 108, 120, 151
pepper, white 67, 88
peppercorns 28
peppercorns, black 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 42, 44, 46, 66, 67, 100, 108, 115, 116, 125, 132, 147
pineapple 46, 63, 101, 150
pineapple juice 150
Pineapple and Beet Raita 46
Pissa Adrak Lahsoon 32
Pista Aaam Ki Kulfi 145
Pistachio Biscotti 146
Pistachio Lassi 152
Pistachio Mango Ice Cream 145
pistachios 144, 145, 146
Phal ki Chaat 63
Plain Basmati Rice 124
Plain Naan and Flavored Naan 134
Plum Tomato Chutney with Mustard Seeds 38
Pomegranate and Mint Potato Salad 56
pomegranate seeds 56, 63
Poondu Kolumbu 43
Poori 138
pork, leg or shoulder 120
pork, tenderloins 119
Pork Vindaloo 120
Potato and Onion Fritters 61
potatoes 52, 56, 58, 61, 78, 80, 81, 88, 91, 120, 133, 139
Pudina Limbu Sharbat 153
Pudine ki Chutney
Puliogare 131
pumpkin 84
Pumpkin with Coconut 84
Puréed Spinach with Cheese Balls 88
R
Raan Masaledar 118
Rajmah Masala 75
Rasam 67
Raspberry Lemonade 154
Red Kidney Bean Curry 75
Red Masala Paste 32
rice 28
basmati rice 124, 125, 126, 128, 129, 132, 133, 149
long-grain white rice 130
rosewater 28, 142, 144
S
Saada Chaaval 124
Saada Pulao 132
saffron 28, 35, 108, 112, 128, 144
Saffron Chicken Biriyani 128
salmon fillets 95, 104
Salmon Kebabs 95
salt 29, 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, 109, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117, 118, 120, 121, 124, 125, 126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 139
black salt 29
sea salt 35, 79
Salted Lassi 152
Samosas Three Ways 58
scallops 101
sesame seeds 29, 39, 46,
sesame seeds, black 71
shallots 50, 78, 131
shrimp 50, 57, 99, 103, 125
Shrimp and Apple Salad 57
Shrimp Bruschetta 50
Shrikhand 144
Smoky Eggplant Dip 54
Smoky Fire-Roasted Eggplant 84
snapper, red 96
South Indian Coconut Chutney 40
soy sauce 102, 103, 130
sparkling water or club soda 151, 154
Spicy and Fragrant Lamb Curry 119
Spiced Garlic 43
Spiced Meatballs 53
Spicy Apricot Chutney 42
Spicy Coconut Green Beans 82
Spicy Lamb Burgers 117
Spicy Mixed Beans and Lentils 73
Spicy Paneer Cheese Kebabs 52
Spicy Scallops with Grilled Pineapple Chutney 101
Spicy Urad Beans 70
spinach 58, 60, 61, 67, 68, 71, 88
Spinach Soup 67
Split Pea Fritters 60
squid 102
star anise 29, 33, 110
Stir-Fried Okra 87
Stir-Fried Paneer Cheese with Bell Peppers 90
Stir-Fried Shrimp 103
Stir-Fried Telicherry Mussels 100
Stir-Fried Vegetables with Yogurt 80
Street-Style Grilled Corn on the Cob 79
Subz Jhalfrazie 80
sugar 34, 35, 39, 41, 42, 94, 120, 134, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 151, 152, 153, 154
confectioners’ sugar 148
light brown sugar 33, 41, 84, 118
Sukka Kofta 53
Sweet Mango Chutney 41
Sweet Mango Yogurt Lassi 152
Sweet Mangoes in a Creamy Custard 143
Sweetened Yogurt with Saffron and Pistachios 144
swordfish 94
T
tamarind 29, 32, 39, 40, 43, 67
Tamarind Rice 131
tamarind paste 105, 131
Tamatar Sarso ki Chutney 38
Tandoori Chicken 112
tandoori seasoning, store-bought 99
Tandoori Skewered Shrimp 99
Tarbuj ki Baraf 142
tea leaves/bags, black 147, 153
Techniques
Simple Techniques 16
Browning 19
Deep-frying (Talna) 17
Roasting (Bhunnana) 18
Roasting and Grinding of Spices 16
Sautéing (Bhunao) 17
Steaming (Dum) 19
Tempering (Tarkhka) 18
tilapia 97
tomatoes 42, 43, 45, 54, 55, 57, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 75, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 98, 100, 105, 110, 115, 119, 125, 126
plum tomatoes 38
red cherry tomatoes 56
tomato paste 38, 58, 70, 103, 109, 110
tomato purée 53, 57, 70, 88, 90, 110, 120
Tools
Some Helpful Tools 20
Cast-iron skillets and griddles 20
Electric blender 20
Electric food processor 21
Electric spice grinder or coffee grinder 21
Kadhai, kadai, kadahi, karhai or karahi 21
Mortar and pestle 21
turmeric 29, 32
ground turmeric 34, 43, 46, 47, 50, 58, 67, 70, 72, 73, 74, 78, 80, 82, 86, 87, 88, 89, 91, 98, 100, 102, 103, 108, 109, 115, 116, 119, 125, 126, 129, 131
V
vanilla bean 147
vanilla extract, pure 143
Vindaloo Curry Paste 34
Vindaloo Masala 34
vinegar
malt vinegar 41, 112, 120
red wine vinegar 34
white vinegar 38
W
walnuts 66
watermelon 99, 142, 150
Watermelon Lemonade 154
Watermelon Mint Ice 142
Whole Wheat Griddle Breads 136
wine, dry sparkling 150
Y
yeast, active dry 134
Yellow Mung Beans with Spinach 71
yogurt 29, 44, 45, 46, 52, 53, 54, 62, 80, 103, 108, 110, 112, 115, 118, 121, 126, 128, 134, 144, 152
Z
Zucchini 80, 89
Zucchini with Lentils and Roasted Garlic 89
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contents
Memories From My Indian Kitchen
Indian Food is More Than Just Curry
Pairing Wines with Indian Food
A Few Simple Techniques
Some Helpful Tools
Ginger-Garlic Paste
Red Masala Paste
Indian Grilling and Roasting Rub