Taste of India

Spicy, rich, flavorful and diverse are terms that are frequetly used to describe Indian food. It is diverse in variety and taste, and is made up from a wide array of regional cuisines throughout various patrs of India.

Section 1

Chicken Curry

This is a tasty but simple recipe to make an authentic basic chicken curry. We will use some of the basic components of all Indian dishes such as onion, garlic and ginger, and the dish only requires five spices, salt, and pepper.  As with all Indian dishes, it can be as spicy as you desire simply by adding more chili powder.

Section 2

Palak Tarka Daal and Vegetable Curry

Palak Tarka Daal is a delicious lentil based curry.  Using masoor daal (red lentils) as the base and creating a gently spiced tarka (spice mixture) flavoring it with various aromatic spices.  Great source of protein for vegetarians.

Vegetable curry recipes are numerous.  For this dish will make a mixed vegetable curry that will include cauliflower, carrots, potatoes and peas dry sauce.

Section 3

Shrimp Jalafrezi

This is probably the most popular dish in Indian restaurants in England. We will make the dish with shrimp, but any meat can be substituted to produce a delicious tomato based curry with slices of red and green peppers, and onions to sweeten the flavor.

Section 4

Chicken 65

This is a popular chicken appetizer available at most Indian restaurants. Chicken nuggets coated in spices and flour and deep fried. They are then sautéed in a spicy sauce with sliced jalapenos, ginger and garlic, topped off with fresh chopped cilantro.