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on March 25, 2018

Tamarind goat curry

My telugu (people from Andhra, a southern Indian state) friends make this curry so well, I just fall for the color of the curry, and the way the tamarind soaks the meat to make it tender and juicy. Yum, try it. You may use goat, lamb or pork.
What I used: Serves 4
2lb goat meat with bone
½ cup tamarind cleaned and soaked in 1 cup water or 3 tsp thick tamarind paste
Whole garam masala (4-6 cloves,1 inch cinnamon, 2 cardamoms, 2 bay leaves, 1tsp fennel seeds)
1 tsp black pepper seeds
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
2-3 tsp red chili powder
½ tsp cilantro seed powder
2 cups red onion diced
¼ cup dry coconut powder
4tsp canola oil
Salt to taste

Use a large, heavy-based pot. Over medium heat, add oil. Toss the whole garam masala and pepper seeds. Toast for 2-3 minutes until aromatic. While they are toasting, add half the onion. After the onions turn golden brown, turn off the heat and let cool. Add the tamarind and coconut to the cooled mixture, and grind to a fine paste.
Back in the large pot, Add oil, on m…

Almond obbattu/holige/puran poli - almond stuffed sweet bread

Yet another version of obbattu/holige/puran poli. This version is crisp and flaky, similar to a coconut obbattu.

Chili chicken teriyaki stir fry

Here is a fusion of Indian chili chicken and teriyaki in a stir fry. Spicy, chili rubbed chicken deep fried and then sauteed in teriyaki sauce, just the right combination of sweet and spicy.

What you need: Serves as an appetizer for 6 or main course for 4
2 chicken breasts cut into chunks
2 Tbsp Teriyaki sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
1 tsp green chilies, finely chopped
1 Tbsp oil
1 red bell pepper, juilened
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste.
For the dry rub:
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp dry mango powder
salt to taste

2 cups oil, to deep fry

Cut the chicken breast into chunks. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Mix the dry rub ingredients together, and massage them into the chicken. Let sit for about 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep fry pan. When it begins to smoke, probably above 350 to 360 degree F, add in the chicken and let them cook for 2 minutes or until they are crisp and light brown. Drain and set aside on a paper towel.

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