East Indian Lamb Curry 2 pounds lean lamb, cubed 1/4 cup all-purpose 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 ...

Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce (Bonjan Borani — Afghanistan) 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 1 (1 1/2 pound) eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup plain yogurt 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons snipped fresh mint leaves ...

Ekoori 3 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon peeled and finely grated ginger 1 fresh hot green chile, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground ...

Foamy Coconut Fudge (Narial Barfi) Use only freshly-grated coconut. For a combination flavor, add 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted chopped cashew nuts with the coconut. 3 cups freshly-grated coconut 2 cups granulated sugar Pinch of cream of tartar ...

Fragrant Rice 8 ounces long grain rice 2 tablespoons groundnut oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 stick cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon green cardamom pods, crushed 2 kaffir lime leaves 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock Wash the rice, ...

Fried Cakes 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 1 package active dry yeast 1 tablespoon warm water Butter or margarine Sift flour and cinnamon together. Mix flour and milk to a smooth paste. ...

Gajar Ki Kheer (Carrot Pudding) 4 cups milk 2 tablespoons long-grain rice 2 cups firmly packed peeled and grated carrots 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon rose water (optional) ...

Ghee This is like clarified butter. Make a large batch with about a pound of butter, then refrigerate, covered, to use for cooking omelettes and for other cooking where you want a pure butter taste, without all the water. Heat 1 pound butter, cut ...

Gobhi ki Biriyani (Rice with Cauliflower) 4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter or vegetable oil) 1 1/2 teaspoons white cumin seeds Pinch of asafoetida powder (Hing powder) 2 bay leaves 4 green cardamom pods 2 1/4 cups cauliflower florets and/or ...

Golden Potato Slices These are usually served with a chutney. A good choice is Cilantro Chutney. 4 medium potatoes 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 egg Vegetable ...