Archive for September, 2008

SHEEP’S HEAD CURRY

1 sheep’s head skinned and cut into medium pieces
3 tablespoon’s oil                             
2 large onions chopped finely
2 green chilies slit lengthwise           
2 tablespoons ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
½ teaspoon turmeric powder             
2 teaspoons chilly powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder               
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon spice powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder               
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
Wash the pieces of […]

TONGUE ROAST

1Large Ox tongue                              
1 big onion sliced
4 red chillies broken into bits              
1 teaspoon whole pepper corns
2 cloves and 2 pieces of cinnamon    
2 tablespoons oil
Salt to taste 
Wash the tongue well and then pressure cook it with 2 cups of water and a little salt till tender letting some soup remain. Open the pressure […]

OXTAIL VINDALOO

1 kg oxtail cut into medium pieces               
3 onions chopped
3 big tomatoes pureed                                   
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1/2  teaspoon turmeric powder                           
3 teaspoons chillie powder
1 teaspoon pepper powder                             
2 teaspoons garlic paste                                 
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons oil                                           
Salt to taste
Pressure  cook the oxtail till soft with sufficient water.  Heat oil and fry the onions till golden brown.  Add the garlic paste and sauté […]

DELICIOUS ANGLO-INDIAN MUTTON BIRYANI

This recipe is a typical Anglo-Indian recipe for Mutton / Lamb Biryani. It is for a simple, tasty and easy prepare Biryani or Palau. Since its an Anglo-Indian Rice Dish, it will not taste like Muslim or Moghlai Biryani. Beef or Mixed vegetables could be substituted for mutton / lamb if desired.
1 kg Basmati Rice […]

POTATO & SPINACH FRY

3 large potatoes boiled and cut into medium size pieces
1 cup chopped fresh spinach or 1 cup canned spinch              
2 onions sliced finely
2 tomatoes chopped                                                                        
2 tablespoons oil
2 green chillies chopped                                                                 
1 teaspoon chillie powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder                                                              
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon sugar                                                                            
Salt to taste
A few Curry leaves                                                                        
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
1 teaspoon cumin seeds 
Heat oil in a pan […]

CAULIFLOWER SIDE DISH

1 big cauliflower cut into medium size florets                    
1 onion chopped
2 tomatoes chopped finely                                                   
1 teaspoon chillie powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder                                               
½ teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons Oil                                                                  
A few curry leaves                                      
Salt to taste
Wash and soak the cauliflower florets for 1 hour in warm salt water. Cook the cauliflower in a little water for 5 minutes, then […]