curry

thanx for the advice, not a lover of too hot n spicy xx

Hey brandy go easy on the spices... most europeans find Indian food very spicy/hot. Where ever they've told to put red chilly powder use half the quantity. PH's recipe shud be ok but use a li'll less chilly powder.

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I also eat hot food as well. But shan masala is never used by Indians using the reccommended quantity.

you know you can get bowel cancer from eating it that hot sister.. It happened to my father in law.

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi

thanks prince habibah, i should have mentioned the quantity to be used. we are used to spicy food so it is fine for us.

mmmmm, think my house is going to smell of curry very soon, :) xx

\If you do buy shan spices then do not use the reccommended amounts on the package. Your tongue will burn off.

I usually only use about 2 teaspoons and add non-heat spices for flavor. Including ginger and garlic which is a must in any curry.

One dish that is exciting is paneer and peas. Just skin a few tomatoes and add them to fried onion. Add ground cumin (zeera), tsp. of red chili powder, mashed garlic and ginger, and some coriander powder. Then add the paneer and peas until you can see the oil in the sauce. So delicious you'll never look back.

Alternatively you can try this dish with aubergines and cinnamon sticks, lentil and courgettes, and, if you dare, kerela.

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi

if u want good indian or pakistani dishes buy a masala product called shan(available at lulu and familyfoods). they have a variety if veges, lentils,chicken and meat recipes which are easy to follow and delicious. they even have masalas for fried egg!!!!!

Your very welcome. I have one for chicken curry if you want that one as well. You may have to send me a PM as not sure I will catch this msg.

Good Luck!

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Thank you so much, they both sound equally delicious. Can't wait to try them, going out shopping today, will buy the ingredients and let you know how it went :) xx

Well, I have a few recipes that I will be bring with me. They all came from Indian friends.

Potato Curry

4-6 potato's chubed (small)

2 t - Garam Masala

2 t - Ginger powder

1 t - Ginger paste

(you can sub real ginger of course)

1.5 t - Corriander powder

1 t - red chili powder

1.5 t - Tumeric

1 can diced tomatoes (or fresh chopped tomatoes)

1 onion diced

plain yogurt

In pan, heat oil, add onions and tomatoes. Sautee till tender. Add spices and salt and pepper if you like. Mix well, add diced potatoes and water. Cook till tender. When done, add 2-3 large spoons of yogurt and summer. Add chopped cilantro if you like.

Vegetable Curry

Cauliflower

potatoes - 2 medium (cubed)

tomatoes - 1 can or 2 diced

peas - 1/2 to 1 cup depending on how much you want

onion - 1 small diced

cilantro - garnish

ginger paste or fresh - 1 t

minced garlic - 1 t

tumeric powder - 1/2 t

salt

red chili powder 1/2 t

oil

Heat oil, fry onion till brown, add tomatoes, tumeric, red chili, salt, ginger and garlic. Cook for 10 min on low heat. Add cauliflower, potato, peas with 1/2 cup of water. Cook on low heat till done. Garlish with Cilantro.

Hope this helps!

C

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thanks Abdullah at least one person helped xx

mix green chilly,thats not so hot, but tasty