So, does she have a recipe for mutter paneer? I made that last weekend, but
it wasn't quite how I wanted it. I had to add a lot more cream, cause it was
too dry. And, my paneer crumbled. Grrr. Next time I'm buying the pre-fried
cubes of frozen paneer, instead of the block of frozen paneer.
-d
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Horwith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 6:47 AM
Subject: getting recipes from my wife can be like pulling teeth ....
> Sorry it took so long.
> So far this is what I've been able to get out of her:
>
> Chana Masala
>
> 2 15.5 ounce cans low-salt garbanzo beans
> 1 tsp cumin (I didn't have the cumin seeds. Recipe calls for cumin
> seeds)
> 1 c onions
> 2 tsp ground corriander
> 1/8 tsp ground tumeric
> 1 tsp garam masala
> 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
> 2 tsp garlic, minced
> 2 tsp ginger, minced (grated finely)
> 1 cup water
> 3 tbsp tomato paste
> 1 15.5 ounce can tomato puree
> 1 tbsp lemon juice
> 1/4 tsp red chili powder (optional)
>
> To prepare:
>
> Rinse garbanzo beans in cold water and drain. In a saucepan, "fry"
> cumin seeds (I skipped this step since I had powdered cumin). Add
> onions, (cumin), and fry until they turn brown (translucent). Lower
> heat and add coriander, tumeric, garam masala, salt, ginger, and garlic.
> Mix and cook for 30 seconds, stirring all the time. Add 1 cup water,
> tomato paste, and pureed tomatoes. Mix and bring to a boil. Add
> garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and red chili powder. Mix well, cover and
> cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until garbanzo beans are soft.
> Stir occasionally. If the mixture gets too dry, add a little water.
> Serve garnished with green chilies, onions, tomatoes or cilantro.
>
>
>
>
> RAJMA (for 4 people)
>
> Ingredients:
> Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
> Garlic (10 cloves) - cut into small pieces
> Green chilli (1/2)
> Rajma (2 cans)
> Dhania powder (1 teaspoons)
> Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
> Salt (to taste)
> Tomato (1)
> Tomato paste (1 small can)
>
> To prepare:
> Wash the rajma. Cut garlic and chilli into small pieces. Cut tomato
> into small cubes. Empty 1/2
> tomato paste into bowl and add 1/2 cup water - stir till smooth.
>
> To cook:
> Heat oil in large pot. When hot, add garlic & green chillies. When
> light brown, add dhania powder
> & tomato. Stir for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, salt & pepper. Cover
> and cook on medium heat for
> 10 minutes. Add rajma. Cover and cook on med-low for 20-25 minutes.
> Keep stiring.
>
>
> ~Simon
>
> Simon Horwith
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>
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