2 From Pick of the Day

[Guest guest]

I actually watched this show yesterday, with guest Julie Sahni.

Everything looked so delicious. Here are some of the recipes:

 

* Exported from MasterCook Buster *

 

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH INDIAN SPICES AND RAITA

 

Recipe By : Curtis Aikens, Pick of the Day, PD1C40

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Rice Dairy

Pick of the Day

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cups basmati rice

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion -- chopped

2 cloves garlic -- minced

8 green cardamom pods

1 teaspoon coriander seeds -- crushed

1 cinnamon stick

8 cloves

1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger

4 cups water

1 bay leaf

Salt -- to taste

2 cups fresh green peas

Ground pepper

***RAITA***

2 cups yogurt

1 cucumber -- peeled, seeded and

-- minced

3 tablespoons chopped mint -- or to taste

3/4 teaspoon ground roasted cumin

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Salt and pepper -- to taste

 

Wash rice by rinsing in cold water. Then soak in cold water for about

30 minutes. Drain.

 

In a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.

Add onion and cook, stirring, until onion is tender. Add garlic, and

saute for about a minute. Add cardamom, coriander, cinnamon and

ginger. Saute for another minute and add the rice. Saute until rice is

translucent and begins to brown. Add water, bay leaf and salt and bring

to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, for about 10

minutes. Most of the water will evaporate and steam holes will show

through rice.

 

Add peas, but do not stir. Cover tightly and let simmer for 5 minutes

more. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, covered.

 

Prepare the raita: In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, cucumber, mint,

cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper.

 

Uncover the pilaf, season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf, cloves

and cinnamon stick. Turn pilaf out onto a serving platter and pour half

of the raita over rice. Pass remaining raita.

 

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

 

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Busted by RisaG 10/28/99, Posted to Veg-Recipe 10/28

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CHICK PEA RAGOUT WITH GLAZED VEGETABLES 'CHANA MASALA'

 

Recipe By : Julie Sahni, Adapted from Julie Sahni's Introduction to

Ind

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :

Categories : Beans Vegetables

Pick of the Day

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 cups cooked chick peas -- home-cooked or use

-- one 32-ounce can,

-- drained

1 1/2 cups fresh tomato -- peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup onions -- finely chopped

1 tablespoon garlic -- finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh ginger -- grated or crushed

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

2 tablespoons ground coriander seeds

1 medium-sized zucchini -- cut into 1-inch

-- pieces

1 red bell pepper -- cored and cut into

-- 1-inch pieces

Coarse salt and black pepper -- to taste

Water -- to cover

***YOGURT TOPPING (OPTIONAL)*** -- (optional):

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup cucumber -- chopped

1/2 cup scallion -- chopped

1/2 cup coriander -- chopped

1 tablespoon hot green chilies -- (or to taste),

-- chopped

 

In a large bowl combine chick peas, tomatoes and tomato paste. Set

aside. In a large pan heat the oil over moderately-high heat. Add the

onion, garlic, ginger, cumin and coriander. Cook, stirring often, until

the onions turn light brown, about 8 minutes. Add zucchini, bell

peppers and salt and black pepper to taste. Pan roast the vegetables,

stirring regularly, for 5 minutes.

 

Add chick pea-tomato mixture to the onion mixture. Add water and bring

contents to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or

until the flavors are blended and the sauce is very thick. Serve ragout

topped with yogurt.

 

For the topping: Combine yogurt, cucumber, scallion, coriander and hot

green chilies.

 

Yield: 4 servings

 

(c. Julie Sahni 1998. Adapted from Julie Sahni's Introduction to

Indian Cooking,Ten Speed Press 1998. Used with permission)

 

http://www.foodtv.com, Pick of the Day PD1C40

 

Busted by RisaG 10/28/99, Posted to Veg-Recipe 10/28

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