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The Complete Asian Cookbook
By Charmaine Solomon
Tuttle Publishing - 1992
Alu Bhaji (Savoury Fried Potatoes) : page 81
Great potato side dish, or breakfast side for eggs. Also good on dosas.
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Alu Gosht Kari (Meat and Potato Curry) : page 67
Outstanding! This is my dad's go-to beef curry recipe.
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Anda Kari (Egg Curry) : page 56
This is a really nice ecomical curry. Instead of using hard boiled eggs, I make a thick 6-egg omelette and cut it into slices (maybe 1/2" x 1/2" x 2"). MUCH better this way. This is how I remember having egg curry in India.
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Baigan Dahi (Eggplant with Yogurt) : page 79
I have made this a few times. Last time I blanched cubed eggplant instead of grilling whole eggplants (I think this was a technique from Yamuna Devi), and it turned out great, with a wonderful texture.
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Bhuna Murgh (Chicken Dry Curry) : page 48
Delicious! I sometimes add mushrooms, green peppers, and chunks of green tomato late in the cooking (for the last 15 minutes or so). I was introduced to the use of these vegetables in bhuna murgh at a local restaurant.
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Chicken Everest : page 50
This is a dish created by the author's husband. You make a spice paste and rub it on a whole chicken, leave for an hour, and then roast. This works great with chicken pieces as well, and on the grill. EXCELLENT!
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Dahi Murgh (Chicken and Yoghurt Curry) : page 45
Love this chicken curry!
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Dhal (Lentil Puree) : page 72
When making a feast, I always include this alongside a meat curry. On pauper's night, it is great with rice and yoghurt. You can thin it with more water and eat as a soup.
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Garam Masala : page 35
There are 3 recipes for this spice mix included. I have tried 2 of the 3 (No. 1 and No. 3). Better than most blends available, and you can mix up a small batch.
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Gobi Foogath (Spicy Fried Cabbage) : page 75
Yum!
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Yummy and rich chicken curry.
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Nice and simple, and who doesn't love meatballs. Change of pace from Swedish Meatballs at your next potluck
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Delicious and a kid-pleaser. Nice week night curry.
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Khira Raita (Cucumber with Yoghurt) : page 85
Must-have condiment. Cooling and delicious.
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Korma (Lamb with Spices and Yoghurt) : page 60
Super special lamb dish. Takes some time, but the results are incredible. 6 stars. Amaze your friends!
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Mattar Panir : page 76
Good recipe. Traditionally the cheese is fried (this recipe is no exception), but I prefer to add the cubes of panir cheese close to the end, without frying. I think the texture is better. If you love peas and cheese, you'll love this.
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Nice simple pilau recipe - with beautiful results.
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Mutton Kari (Lamb Curry) : page 57
This curry takes some time - easier if you can start with a boneless lamb leg. Be sure to cook over very low heat and for quite a long time. Wonderful results.
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Nariyal Chatni (Green Coconut Chutney) : page 89
Fantastic and flavorful condiment. Great with dosas or anything, really.
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Sabzi Bhaji (Fried Mixed Vegetables) : page 77
This is a must-have at any feast, alongside the meat curry and the dhal. Delicious!
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Sabzi Pilau (Rice with Vegetables) : page 24
Delicious pilau - great technique. I cut back on the salt a bit.
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Yes, you can buy bags of this already made, but sometimes you just want to make it yourself. For a special occasion, of course. I brought this and fried channa dhal to a new years eve party. I ended up frying the sev twice to get it extra-crispy.
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