Masoor Dal and His Time Traveling Dog
Indian Entree MASOOR DAL (Red Lentils) INGREDIENTS 1 cup split red lentils 2 green chiles 2 garlic cloves 1 small onion 2 tomatoes 1 dry red chile 2¾ cups water or vegetable […]
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Paneer Bhuna Masala
Indian Entree PANEER BHUNA MASALA(This is spicy!) INGREDIENTS ½ pound paneer* 4 onions 4 tomatoes 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 3 green chiles 2 dried red chiles 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon […]
Stuffing Onions, Shooting Tigers, Shooting People
Libyan Entree STUFFED ONIONS(Basal Mahshi) INGREDIENTS 5 large onions1 garlic clove2 Roma tomatoes1 pound ground lamb, beef, or combination3 tablespoons flour½ teaspoon mint¼ teaspoon oregano¼ teaspoon fenugreek powder½ teaspoon parsley (1 teaspoon more later)½ teaspoon […]
Spinach Peanut Curry and a Popeye for Tanzania
Tanzanian Entree MCHICHA(Spinach and Peanut Curry) INGREDIENTS 1 medium onion1½ pounds spinach1 tomato2½ tablespoons ghee or butter2 teaspoons curry powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup coconut milk2½ tablespoons creamy peanut butter SPECIAL UTENSIL food processor (You really […]
Biryani and Fun Things About Pakistan
Pakistani Entree BIRYANI INGREDIENTS 2 medium onions 1 pound lamb or chicken 2 green chiles 1 garlic clove ¾” ginger root 1 large tomato 3 cardamom seeds 3 cloves 1½” cinnamon stick ¾ teaspoon garam masala […]
Yak Butter Tea and How to Get It
Tibetan Appetizer YAK BUTTER TEA INGREDIENTS 3½ cups water 2 tablespoons loose-leaf black tea or 6 black-tea bags 2 tablespoons yak ghee, yak butter*, or cow butter ½ cup whole milk ¼ teaspoon salt * […]
Chicken Vindaloo and the Bungee Jumping RAF
Indian Entree CHICKEN VINDALOO INGREDIENTS – MARINADE 3 garlic cloves 1½” ginger root 3 medium tomatoes ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 4 teaspoons […]
Ethiopian Beef Stew and Glee Clubs
Ethiopian Entree SIGA WAT (beef stew) INGREDIENTS 1½ pounds, chuck or other cut of beef 4 garlic cloves 2 onions 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 1½ cups water 2 tablespoons Berbere spice mix 1 […]
Chicken Casserole and How Syria Got Its Name, the Reason Might Shock You
Syrian Entree FATTI DEJAJ (chicken casserole) INGREDIENTS – MAIN 1 cup rice 2 cups chicken stock (additional ⅔ cup later) 3 chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves 1 bay leaf ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt […]
Nepali Pizza And Where to Run Naked in Asia
Nepali Entree NEPALI PIZZA (chatamari) INGREDIENTS 1 cup black lentils (matpe beans) 3 cups water 1 cup water (about, check for consistency of batter as you add.) ½ cup ghee or butter (1 additional cup […]