Shrimp Curry

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Description: Shrimp curry is one of my favorite Indian dishes. Ingredients: ¾ to 1 pound medium,raw,peeled and deveined shrimp (frozen is okay) ½ large peeled yellow or white onion coarsly julienned 3 to 4 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped (approximate, to taste) 2 to 3 Tbsp Patak’s Mild Curry Paste 1 cup lite coconut milk 1 cup canned diced tomatoes 1 cup of water 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 pinch (¼ tsp) Kosher salt Directions: In a large (12 inch) skillet, … Continue reading →

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

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Description: I love Indian food and this is one of my favorite Indian entrees. Ingredients: ***CHICKEN:*** 2 cups yogurt 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (see Note) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pound chicken, cut into cubes ***SAUCE:*** 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped ginger 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 4 cans (8-ounce size) tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon garam masala (see Note) 1/4 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Mango Chutney

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Description: Serve Fresh Mango Chutney with roast chicken, pork or lamb or use as a great ingredient in salads. I always order it as a condiment with my dinner when I go out for Indian food. Ingredients: 1.5kg (3lb)mangoes, peeled and diced 2 large red chillis, de-seeded and chopped 60g (2oz) fresh ginger root, peeled and finely grated juice and finely grated rind of 1 lemon 500ml (1 pint) white wine or cider vinegar 750g (1½ lbs) brown sugar 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →

Indian Bread – Aloo Paratha

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Description: Bread stuffed with potatoes Ingredients: medium potatoes (boiled, peeled, mashed and cooled to room temperature) 1 tsp. Coriander powder 1 tsp. Cumin powder 1/2 tsp. amchoor powder/mango powder 1 green chili minced (optional – I like to use peas) 1 tsp. Chilli powder 1 tsp. lime/lemon juice salt to taste finely chopped cilantro 2 cups wheat flour Directions: Mix mashed potatoes, coriander powder, cumin powder, mango powder, chopped green chilies, salt, cilantro, lime juice and chili powder. Make small balls of the mixture. Take … Continue reading →

Indian Chicken Curry

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Description: Simple and Easy to make Ingredients: For spicy rice: 1 teaspoon Each coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds 2 cups Basmati rice, prepared according to package directions 3 tablespoons Vegetable or canola oil, 3 turns of the pan 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds Chicken breast tenders, diced 2 to 4 cloves Garlic, minced, mild to extra spicy 1 To 2 inches fresh ginger root, minced or grated, mild to extra spicy 1 Large yellow skinned onion, peeled and chopped 1 can Chicken broth, … Continue reading →

Soft Shell Crabs

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Description: It’s worth it, and makes a great special occasion dinner. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley Salt and pepper to taste 12 small frozen soft shell crabs (about 2 x 5-inches each), thawed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter Lemon juice Directions: On a piece of waxed paper or paper plate, mix together the flour, paprika, parsley, salt and pepper. Pat the crabs dry with a paper towel. Coat with the flour mixture and remove excess. Heat … Continue reading →

Rosemary Chicken with White Wine

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Description: This is an easy chicken recipe with mushrooms, butter, white wine, and rosemary. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled 1/3 cup dry white wine 3 to 4 pounds chicken pieces salt and pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil 8 ounces mushrooms Directions: Mix rosemary with white wine; cover and refrigerate for several hours. Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken over medium low heat in hot butter and oil. Add wine mixture. cover and simmer for 45 … Continue reading →

Grilled Stuffed Red Snapper

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Description: “You can either stuff the fish with the seafood filling or simplify this recipe for yourself by spooning the stuffing on top of each fish fillet.” Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup celery, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 4 ounces cooked shrimp 4 ounces cooked crabmeat 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper Directions: 1. Preheat coals in a covered grill to … Continue reading →

Moroccan Grilled Salmon

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Description: Tangy plain yogurt mixed with the classic ingredients for chermoula—a Moroccan spice mix—serves as both the marinade and the sauce in this salmon dish. If you like your food on the spicy side, add a pinch of cayenne to the mixture. Serves 2. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Summer Fruit And Yogurt Parfait

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Description: Add fresh fruits and calcium-rich yogurt to your diet for a tasty and healthy summertime treat. Sometimes I top it off with a little granola. Ingredients: SHOPPING LIST _____ 1 ripe mango _____ 3 tablespoons sugar _____ 1-1/4 cups water _____ 1 pint strawberries _____ 1 pint raspberries _____ 1 pint blackberries _____ 1 pint blueberries _____ 2 cups vanilla or plain yogurt _____ 4 sprigs mint Directions: 1. Peel and dice mango; place in small saucepan with sugar and water. Simmer over medium-low … Continue reading →