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New Mexico Chili Verde

New Mexico Chili Verde

New Mexico Chile Verde is the most popular version of chili con carne in the U.S. state of New Mexico. While there apparently is no canonical recipe for Chile Verde (green chile), all versions involve roasting fresh green chile peppers…

Matar Paneer

Matar Paneer

Ingredients 6 tablespoons oil 8 oz (200 g) paneer, cut in 1” cubes 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup puréed tomatoes 3 green chilies, seeded and finely chopped ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder…

Indian Omelet

Indian Omelet

The Indian omelet is called so since it has various Indian spices and vegetables added to it. Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 cup finely-chopped onion ½ cup chopped tomatoes ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon cumin seeds Finely-chopped…

Indian Curry Marinade

Indian Curry Marinade

Ingredients 1 tsp toasted coriander seeds ¼ tsp toasted cumin seeds ⅓ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup red curry paste 1 tbsp curry powder 1 bay leaf 1 ½ tsp salt 1 ½ tsp freshly-ground white pepper 1 tbsp cayenne…

Homemade Garam Masala

Homemade Garam Masala

Ingredients 15 grams dried bay leaves 75 grams black cardamom seeds 40 grams green cardamom seeds 20 sticks cinnamon, about 2.5 cm in length 20 grams whole cloves 35 grams coriander seeds 20 grams cumin seeds 25 grams fennel seeds…

Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Braised Pork)

Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Braised Pork)

Cochinita pibil (also puerco pibil) is a traditional Mexican slow-roasted (braised) pork dish from the Yucatán. This version of the dish was adapted from Robert Rodríguez’s DVD extras on Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Ingredients 5 Tbsp (75 ml)…

Bison Meatballs Baked in Hoisin Sauce (Marvin)

Bison Meatballs Baked in Hoisin Sauce (Marvin)

Marvins are a quick and tasty variation on the meatball. Ingredients 1 large red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds 3 peppercorns 2 whole cloves ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 lb (450 g)…

Bhel Puri (Indian Puffed Rice and Vegetable Snack)

Bhel Puri (Indian Puffed Rice and Vegetable Snack)

Ingredients 1 packet of flat crispy puris (available in Indian groceries) 2 lb (500 g) puffed rice (kurmura/murmura – available in Indian groceries) 1 lb (125–250 g) plain sev (Indian fried snack, looks like noodles) 2 teaspoons chat masala 1…

Banana Curry

Banana Curry

Ingredients 750 g banana (slightly unripe) ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon garam masala or good curry powder 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ glass of milk 4 tablespoons double cream ½ teaspoon chile pepper powder 30…