1. Tandoori Chicken
It's hard to find anyone who
doesn't fall in love with tandoori chicken, that famous Indian chicken recipe. Although traditionally
cooked in a clay oven, you can prepare the yogurt-marinated chicken in a
regular oven or on grill. it requires prior planning, as the coated chicken
should sit in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight. If you
prefer, you can sear the marinated chicken cubes first on the stovetop to
achieve that signature tandoori char.
2. Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cottage Cheese)
The most famous and healthy paneer recipe at
Indian restaurants are, by far, palak paneer. It is a mild-flavored dish
that is super healthy, as it is nothing more than spinach and cottage cheese
(the paneer), along with the typical Indian spices.
The large portions of spinach and fenugreek leaves
included in the recipe, this dish takes on a deep green color. The cubed paneer
are pan-fried first, contributing a nice texture to the dish. Palak paneer gets
even better when served with your favorite flatbread.
3. Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala is a delicious and exotic grilled chicken dish with a
thick, creamy gravy that is unforgettable after the first bite. A tomato-yogurt
sauce is spiced with chili, garlic, ginger, and garam masala, the
ubiquitous Indian spice blend. The chicken is marinated overnight, grilled, and
then gently cooked in a slightly smoky gravy. You will want to serve this dish
over basmati rice with warm naan
bread for soaking up the gravy.
4. Rogan Josh (Red Lamb)
The literal translation for Rogan Josh,
the name of this dish from Kashmir is "red lamb." The color comes
from Kashmiri dry red chilies. While the name of the dish may sound fiery, the heat of the dish is toned
down by the cream that is added at the end.
The long list of spices called for in this
recipe, but it is available in the local market of your area. Spices such as
cardamom, cumin, turmeric, and garam masala are often sold in small bulk
quantities, so they'll last for quite a long time.
5. Naan (Leavened Indian Flatbread)
Naan, a puffy flatbread, is a staple in the
Indian kitchen and can go with everything you make, including many popular
dishes like tandoori chicken or all kinds of kebabs.
Though naan is cooked in a tandoor or
earthen oven, you can make it in your own oven. The ingredient list includes
yeast, flour, sugar, and water, as well as ghee and yogurt.
Comments
Post a Comment