Guest guest Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Didn't take pictures, but it was all yummy. (My wife thought it was pretty enough to photograph, but I thought it was kinda monochromatic. We usually have greens with Indian food, but this time I had cabbage I wanted to use up.) Made masoor dal (pink lentil curry, recipe below), a green-split-pea dal (recipe below), a pot of yellow rice (rice with turmeric thrown in), some Israeli couscous with prunes and cashews (recipe below -- I was out of raisins), some potatoes and cabbage. Had a friend's gift of peach/ginger chutney on the side. It was a delicious meal, and way too filling. Masoor Dal (Pink Lentil Curry), from The Spice Box, by Manju Shivraj Singh [Author's note: This is the quickest dal to cook -- it takes only 20 minutes without using a pressure cooker. The pink color of the lentils becomes pale yellow once it is cooked. The flavor is more subtle than the green lentils.] 1 cup pink lentils 3 cups water 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tsp garam masala powder Baghar: 1 tablespoon oil or ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp cayenne pepper (I use less when a non-spicy person is eating) 1 tsp coriander powder Garnish: 2 slices onion, fried till golden in oil (I use up to two whole sliced onions here -- people like adding more onions to it) a few copped fresh coriander or mint leaves (I use coriander) Carefully pick over the lentils, discarding discolored ones or any foreign matter. Wash in a sieve under running water. In a heavy saucepan boil the lentils in water with turmeric. When cooked, turn off heat; add salt, lemon juice, and garam masala. Heat oil; add cumin seeds. Fry 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Add cayenne and coriander. Stir and pour over the cooked lentils. Mix well. (At this point, I ladle the dal into individual serving dishes.) Garnish. Serves 6 (but two hungry people can polish it off as a big meal with some naan or pita or rice) Green Split Pea Dal (by serene) 1 cup green split peas 3 cups water 1 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 bay leaf Bring all to boil, simmer 1 1/2 hours or more, adding water as necessary, until you get a thick stew. Remove bay leaf before serving. Israeli Couscous with Prunes and Cashews (by serene) 1 1/2 cups raw Israeli couscous 2 tablespoons oil 3 cups boiling water 4 prunes, minced 1/3 cup roasted cashews, or pan-roasted raw cashews (I used the latter) Saute raw couscous in oil until it just barely starts to brown and smell like it's cooking. Add water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then set aside for 10 minutes, still covered. Mix in prunes and cashews just before serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 actually considered making indian food yesterday... but...wimped out and just made pasta farafelle , with tomatoes, tofu, lotsa garlic, tofurkey italian sausages, green onions, spices... all organic...except the sausages(at least i don't think they are organic) and the jack daniels i sauteed the tofu in...don't ask..i'm weird.... " NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection save to call for the impeachment of the current President. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 that sounds fab . did you make it ?? or have it out ?? stottfraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: actually considered making indian food yesterday...but...wimped out and just made pastafarafelle , with tomatoes, tofu, lotsa garlic, tofurkey italian sausages, green onions, spices...all organic...except the sausages(at least i don't think they are organic) and the jack daniels i sauteed the tofu in...don't ask..i'm weird...."NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection save to call for the impeachment of the current President." To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 oh..made it..... ordering out for pasta almost sounds strange! i also forgot the garlic bread we had and the organic syrah *hiccup* louis stott Mar 13, 2006 9:33 AM Re: Last night's dinner (long: contains recipes) that sounds fab . did you make it ?? or have it out ?? stottfraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: actually considered making indian food yesterday...but...wimped out and just made pastafarafelle , with tomatoes, tofu, lotsa garlic, tofurkey italian sausages, green onions, spices...all organic...except the sausages(at least i don't think they are organic) and the jack daniels i sauteed the tofu in...don't ask..i'm weird...."NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection save to call for the impeachment of the current President." To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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