Chicken Korma 1 (2 1/2 pound) cut-up chicken 2 cups yogurt 3 cloves garlic 2 medium onions, chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped 2 teaspoons peanut or sunflower oil 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground chili 1 ...

Chicken with Apricots and Potato Straws 1 (3 pound) skinless chicken, cut into small pieces 4 whole dried hot red chiles 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick, broken 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 7 cardamom pods 10 cloves 2 teaspoons grated ginger 1 ...

Cilantro Chutney (Chutni Gashneetch) 1 cup snipped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint leaves or     1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint leaves 1 teaspoon chopped gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper ...

Coconut Rice 2 tablespoons oil or margarine 3/4 cup chopped onion 4 to 5 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 5 cardamom buds, crushed (optional) 3 whole bay leaves 1/8 teaspoon ground fresh or powdered ginger 2 cloves garlic, mashed 1 cup unsweetened ...

Crunchy Almond Chicken (Pakistan) 1 cup blanched slivered almonds 1 clove garlic 1 thin slice ginger root 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 1/3 cup ...

Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt (Raita) 2 medium cucumbers 2 scallions (with tops), chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/2 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced cilantro 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup plain ...

Curried Peas and Rice 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cold cooked rice Rinse peas under cold running water to ...

Dal 1 cup lentils 2 large, chopped tomatoes 2 cups chopped fresh spinach 2 carrots, diced Salt to taste 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon butter or oil 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 small red onion, ...

East Indian Curried Shrimp 1 small onion, minced 1 celery heart, finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon curry powder Pinch of thyme 1 bay leaf 3 pint chicken broth 1 small tart apple, peeled and cut up Dash of Tabasco® ...

East Indian Lamb Curry 2 pounds lean lamb, cubed 1/4 cup flour  3 tablespoons shortening 1/4 cup chopped instant onions 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon MSG 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 4 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 cup ...