In the last few months I have discovered a few new ingredients that I absolutely love! The first of these is a spice called asafoetida, a deeply pungent smelling spice that, when cooked, adds a smooth onion flavor. A little of this spice makes a big difference as far as complexity of flavor is concerned. [...]
Friday, May 14, 2010
I love coconut curries. They are common on Thai menus and I adore their rich, creamy, and spicy flavors. Thai flavors have become rather common in my kitchen in recent years. After I have my first bite of Pad Thai nearly ten years ago I became almost obsessed with trying new dishes and deconstructing them [...]
Monday, March 30, 2009
I have been craving Indian food lately and it has been an excellent opportunity to try out some new recipes and dig out some old favorites. It has been an adventure, trying different blends of spices, different cooking techniques, and working out what I like and what needs tweaking. Chicken tikka masala is one [...]
Friday, March 13, 2009
When I was taking my Breads & Rolls class last year in culinary school we made an Indian bread called Aloo Paratha. It is a wheat bread dough that is filled with a curried potato mixture, rolled flat and cooked on a hot griddle. They were, in a word, delicious! I have thought of them fondly, [...]
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
I love Indian flavors, but I don’t always have the time, or the foresight, to marinade a bag of chicken for a day or two during the week. Some nights I need curry, and I need it fast. This recipe is perfect because it take about five minutes to prep but yields chicken that tastes [...]
Monday, September 13, 2010
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