Gleanings of Wheat

Here's my game plan for the next week: Chicken Jalfrezi Vegetable Samosas Shrimp and Pineapple Curry Garlic and Cilantro Naan Bread **11/22/10 update** I made everything on the list but the shrimp & pineapple curry. Outcome? Delicious. Seriously. I don't generally like cooked vegetables but the samosas were amazing, especially with the dipping sauce.

Now this sounds really interesting. Maybe this weekend? If I do it I'm just going to use chicken breasts rather than an entire chicken. 1 whole chicken 4 tbsp cummin powder 2 tbsp coriander powder 4 tbsp ginger paste 2 tbsp garlic paste 2 tbsp onion paste 5 tbsp soya sauce 2 tbsp thick soya sauce 1 cinnamon stick 4 pcs cloves 2 pcs clove flowers 200 ml coca cola 6 tbsp corn oil 3 cups water 1 tbsp salt Clean the chicken and cut into small bite sizes. pour oil in a wok then fry the cinnamon stick, cloves and cloves flower. when it pops, put the ginger, garlic, onion paste, fry till aroma rises Then put the cummin, coriander powder in a slow fire ,fry well. After 5 minut put the chicken in the wok and mix well. Pour 3 cups of water,1 tbsp salt and cover it. Cook till the chicken becomes tender. Put thin and thick soya sauce cook for 5 min. Lastly pour the coca cola into the gravy and serve it with plain rice.

In keeping with my Indian theme here is another recipe I found at Food Network. 2 tablespoons ground turmeric 1 tablespoon crushed dried chili flakes 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces 2 cups chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1/2 hot pepper, such as Scotch bonnet or serrano, seeded and finely chopped, or to taste 2 cups chicken broth 1 can unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 recipe West Indian Bread for Roti, recipe follows, breads kept covered and warm In a medium skillet or saute pan combine the turmeric, chili flakes, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, ginger,...

From Food Network. Grilled Nectarine-Mint Chutney: 4 nectarines, halved and pitted Canola oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 serrano chile, finely diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves Skewered Lamb Curry with Grilled Pita: 1/4 cup coriander seeds 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder 2 teaspoons turmeric 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1-inch piece fresh ginger, finely grated 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch dice 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 20 minutes Kosher salt Olive oil, for drizzling 4 pita breads, with pockets For the chutney: Heat the grill to ...

Food Network for the win! 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced Salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup whole milk plain yogurt 3/4 cup half-and-half 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add spices and cook until fragrant. Add yogurt, half-and-half, thawed spinach with its liquid, and drained chickpeas. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until heated through.

Around Thanksgiving I had my first experience with Indian food, and I must say it was delicious. I went with a group of friends to a restaurant in downtown Chicago and they'd all had Indian food before so they picked the food so I really don't know what I had but it was YUM. Anyway, after that I decided to dig up a recipe for samosas. I found this one over at Food Network. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ghee, clarified butter or vegetable oil, plus 1/4 cup, plus extra, for frying 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 hot green chile peppers, minced 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 2 large baking potatoes, like russets, about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and boiled until just tender 1/2 cup par-cooked and drained green peas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 t...