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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Eggs Padang, Elephants, and Bowling
Indonesian Entree EGGS PADANG IN SPICY COCONUT MILK INGREDIENTS – GARNISH 6 shallots (6 more later) ½ cup – vegetable oil (2 more tablespoons later) INGREDIENTS – SPICE PASTE 1″ galangal root* or ginger […]
Koftay (Meatballs) and the Genesis of Health Care
Pakistani Entree KOFTAY (Meatballs) INGREDIENTS – MEATBALLS ½ inch ginger root (½ inch more later) 1 onion (1 onion more later) 1 egg 1¼ pounds ground beef (80% is best) ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom ½ […]
Colombo Powder and Treating Elephant Astronauts Nicely
French Guianese Appetizer COLOMBO POWDER INGREDIENTS ¾ teaspoon cloves 3½ tablespoons coriander seeds 3½ tablespoons cumin seeds ½ teaspoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds 1½ tablespoons black, brown, or yellow mustard seeds 1 tablespoon […]
Iraqi Potato Beef Casserole, Scrabble, and World Domination
Iraqi Entree POTATO BEEF CASSEROLE (kibbe batata) INGREDIENTS 6 medium brown potatoes ½ teaspoon turmeric 2 garlic cloves 1 onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef or lamb 3 tablespoons parsley ¼ teaspoon […]
Chicken Jalfrezi and Magic-wand Faux Pas
Pakistani Entree CHICKEN JALFREZI INGREDIENTS 2 green bell peppers 2 green chile peppers 2 garlic cloves 1 onion 2 tomatoes 1.5 pounds boneless chicken 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 chili powder 1 tablespoon ginger ½ […]
Afghan Chicken Stew and A Maze to Solve
Afghan Entree QORMA LAWAND (chicken stew) INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts or 2 pounds chicken 3 garlic cloves 2 onions 2 teaspoons ginger 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons peanut […]
Kabsa Spice Mix and William Shakespeare
Saudi Appetizer KABSA SPICE MIX INGREDIENTS 2 1/4 teaspoons allspice 2 1/4 teaspoons cardamom 3/4 teaspoon cloves, ground ½ tablespoon coriander ½ tablespoon cinnamon ½ tablespoon fennel 3/4 teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon lime or orange […]