Monthly Cooking Thread - May 2019

[Jamestown1630]

This month: Indian Food - again!

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-JT

[Liz]

You had me immediately with the lime pickle.
I'll never get enough of that. Now look at these Bombay Potatoes......

Whole boiled Honey Gold potatoes in an exquisite spicy sauce.

Ing-- About 13 Honey Gold Potatoes, tsp Salt, Water For boiling
ING For Sauce Tbsp Vegetable Oil tsp Fenugreek Seeds Tbsp Brown Mustard Seeds Tbsp Cumin Seeds 1/4 Red Onion Julienned Tbsp Garlic Grated 3 Thai Chili Pepper Optional, Cut into half and remove seeds 2 Tbsp Ginger Grated 1/2 Red Bell Pepper 1.5 tsp Turmeric Powder 1.5 tsp Red Chili Powder Use half for milder flavor 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce Use unsalted 1/2 tsp Salt Optional Tbsp Cumin-Coriander Powder tsp Garam Masala tsp Coconut Palm Sugar
ING For Garnish tsp Lime Juice Freshly Juiced Cilantro Finely Chopped.

METHOD Warm oil 30 sec. Add/cook fenugreek seeds 30 seconds Add the brown mustard seeds and wait for them to start popping. Add Thai chili Quartered. Add the onions and let them brown. Add the garlic and ginger after the onions have browned.Add the grated bell pepper, mix well and let them soften. Make a well; add turmeric and red chili powder Add the tomato sauce, mix well. Cook 30 sec. Add the parboiled skinned potatoes. Coat well.

[Jamestown1630]

Looks wonderful.

I get fenugreek and fennel confused (?) I don’t really like anise-flavored things in food. But I love the way all three smell in the kitchen.

[kalee]

I have a question about instant pots. I have been looking at them since before Christmas, trying to decide which one to buy. We are empty nesters, who do not like leftovers. We want one that is easy to use and clean that has rice and yogurt settings. Recommendations please?

[leaning conservative]

Always a treat to see you & your thread JT! That mention of lime pickle made me remember a very tart & savory lime marmalade. Everyone was putting a dab on their roasted chicken & it was amazing, just brought out the chicken.

It’s weird how something new really enthralled you & then you strangely forget about it. Your photo reminds me to buy a jar at the grocery. I love limes. Thanks!

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[Jamestown1630]

We are only two people, too - ‘never nesters’ in our case; and we bought the 8 qt., the largest we could get at the time - I don’t know if they have bigger ones now.

Unlike the Tardis, they’re smaller than they appear from the outside, and I think you can do small enough portions for two even with a big pot - and you never know what you may want to do in the future.

Perhaps others will have other recommendations.

[Jamestown1630]

It’s a little ‘weird’ - there’s an earthiness underneath the brightness. But it goes very well with spicy foods.

[Yardstick]

A dose of curry powder does a nice job of adding interest to tuna salad.

I got a small jar of Priya brand Red Chilli pickle (yes, spelled with two L’s) as a gift and liked it so much I bought another jar. I need to branch out and try some of the other flavors.

[Jamestown1630]

I will have to find ‘Priya’. I like anything Pepper :-)

[leaning conservative]

Those look so delicious...mmmmmmmm.....

[Flaming Conservative]

Asian stores sell a similar product to papadum. They’re called shrimp crackers, and they’re made of ground shrimp and starch. Lol them in not oil, and boom! They puff into a crunchy snack.

[Flaming Conservative]

Sigh...POP, not lol. HOT, not not.

[Liz]

Sweet Italian sausage benefits from the addition of a bit of ground fennel seed.

[airedale]

I buy my Indian spices at one of my local Indian food stores. They have them in bulk at a much cheaper price. Tons of different pickles and condiment sauces. They also have frozen Indian breads like roti and nan that you finish on the griddle.

If you want to try something really good try Goan goat curry and Goan fish curry. I get those at Curry King here in LA

[Jamestown1630]

Sounds like something I need to look for :-)

[Jamestown1630]

We have a little Indian store nearby, too.

I will try and find a recipe for the Goan Fish Curry.

[mikeIII]

I found this “chutney” on Amazon - it is a powder and has a roasted nutty, spicy flavor. Very tasty. Can be used on bread, toast or anything with butter.

[mikeIII]

I found this “chutney” on Amazon - it is a powder and has a roasted nutty, spicy flavor. Very tasty. Can be used on bread, toast or anything with butter.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003IF923A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Jamestown1630]

I will look for it.