Does anyone have any good indian recipies that are easy to make?

Question

I am an american but my husband is from India. I know the basics of Indian cooking so i'm not a begginner and already probab;y have the ingredients and if I don't, I know when to get it from. I just want some good recipies from India that are not difficult or takes more than 1 day to make. So if you have one, meat or vegetarian please share it with me. I will pick the best one and award you with points.
Thanks for sharing!
Note please don't use metrics as mesurements, please stick to american measurements. Ex: tsp,tbsp,dash,cup etc...

Answer 1

ok here's some quick indian dishes that won't take too long. this is not north indian dishes though (there is a difference!!)

chicken varuval
1 medium size chicken cut into pieces or use thighs & drumstickes or couple of breast meat cut into large chucks.
1 tbsp crushed garlic & ginger. i usually grind a whole lot garlic & ginger & freeze them. cuts the time in grinding when wanting to cook using them.
1 tbsp plain chilli powder or grinded fresh red chillies, same thing i do - grind a lot & freeze them (more if u like it more hot)
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
4 tbsp oil
2 large onion sliced (more chicken more onions u add!)
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 star anise
1 tomato cut into thin wedges
salt to taste

marinate chicken piece with garlic&ginger, chilli powder, dark soy sauce & vinegar for 1 hr (if overnight leave in the fridge)
heat oil & put in the cinnamon, star anise & onion. fry for 1 min & add in the entire marinated chicken & tomatoes. keep stiring it all & leave it cover for 20 mins. keep checking on it & if too dry add some water (as it might stick to the bottom of the pan!) when chicken is almost cooked remove the cover & keep stiring now & then till the chicken is cooked & gravy is thick. check to see if it is salty enough before adding any more salt. up to u to make it more dry if u wish but it's great when dry but careful not to burn. this dish goes very well with dhal / sambar & carrot egg masala & rice.

carrot egg masal
2-3 medium carrot sliced up (half of a whole round) anything else that is easy & quick but not grated.
1/2 tsp of black mustard & cumin
1 medium onion sliced
2 garlic pulp chopped up
1/4 turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp garam masal powder
salt to taste
1 egg

heat 1 tbsp oil & fry black mustard&cumin till pop & then add onion & garlic. when almost soft add in coriander, cumin & garam masala powder. quickly stir & move pan away from heat as it will get burned easily. add in the carrots, 1 tsp water & salt & stir it up. cover it for 2 minutes then remove cover & break the egg into the pan. wait for a few seconds & mix it all up. keep stiring till the eggs r cooked & dry & it's done.

use the same as above & replace carrot for finely sliced cabbage (1/2 cabbage will do) & u've got cabbage egg masala.

u can use curry leaves & it does give a nicer aroma for the dishes but i don't. these dishes once u get the hang of it can be cooked in less than 1 hr esp if u r good at mutli-tasking. these recipes were given by my mum in law & it's very popular & very tasty esp for my husband.
all the best & hope this helps & yr husband enjoys it.
cheers =)

Answer 2

http://www.recipelink.com/rcpindian.html

Chicken Mulligatwany Curry





Ingredients Method
Chicken - 1 Kg
Oil - 2 Tbsp
Fennel - 1 tsp
Fenugreek - ¼ tsp
Curry leaves - few
Garlic - 1 Tbsp, chopped
Ginger - 2 tsp, chopped
Onion - ½ cup, chopped
Cumin powder - 2 tsp
Corriander powder - 2 tsp
Black Pepper powder * - 2 tsp or to taste
Tomato puree - ¾ cup
Salt - to taste 1. Clean and joint the chicken.
2. Heat oil, add fennel and fenugreek.
3. When they splutter add curry leaves, garlic and giger.
4. Fry for 1 minute.
5. Add anion and fry till golden brown.
6. Add all the powders and stir well.
7. Add tomato puree and 1-1 1/2 cup of water.
8. Add chicken and salt.
9. Cover and simmer till the chicken is cooked.
10. Serve with steamed rice.
Serves 4-6

An Anglo Indian favourite. No chillies but only pepper is used to spice up this curry. A milder and thinner version of this curry is more well known as Mulligatwany soup.

Answer 3

Keema mattar.
(minced meat with fresh peas)

2 Tbsp Ghee
1 Large onion, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp finely grated ginger
1 tsp ground tumeric
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 lb ground minced meat
1/2 cup yoghurt
1 cup fresh green peas
1 tsp garam masala
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 fresh red chilli, finely slice

Heat ghee and fry onions until soft. Add garlic and ginger and fry till onion is golden brown. Add tumeric and chilli powder and stir for a few seconds, then add meat and fry, turning meat constantly till colour changes. Break up any large lumps of meat. Stir in the yoghurt and peas, cover and cook for 15 mins. Add garam masala and continue cooking till meat and peas are tender. Serve garnished with leaves and chilli.

You can have it with rice or naan or any Indian bread.
Happy cooking!

Answer 4

Indian style Red kidney beans:

Ingredients: 1 can red kidney beans, 1 onion, 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1 colored bell pepper, Ginger garlic paste- 1tsp, minced jalapenos 2, Oil- 2tbsp, 1 tsp cumin seeds, bay
leaf, 2" cinnamon stick, cilantro to garnish, sugar- 1/2tsp, salt to taste,
Method:- Drain and wash the beans thoroughly and keep it aside. In a deep saute pan, add oil. Once it starts to warm up add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Once it starts to splutter add, ginger garlic paste and jalapenos( you can add more if you need more heat). Once cooked add onions and capsicum and add a pinch of salt. Once done add crushed tomatoes and cook till everything blends well. Then add the drained and washed beans along with salt and sugar then cook until everything incorporates. Once done add cilantro for garnishing. Enjoy hot with rice or tortillas.

Answer 5

I had to include two recipes, because they tasted so good together. The cumin rice on it's own is delicious.

GREEN PEA CURRY
Serves: 4

16 oz. shelled fresh green peas (frozen baby peas are a good substitute)
2 potatoes cubed
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 green chillies finely chopped
½ teaspoon each of sugar and turmeric powder
½ cup water
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoons each of grated coconut and lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
salt to taste


Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium level and splutter the cumin seeds. Add the green chillies and turmeric powder.
Now add the potato cubes, green peas, sugar, salt and water. Mix well and cook covered on low level for about 15 minute(s) or till the potatoes and peas are tender.
Garnish with the lemon juice, grated coconut and chopped cilantro. (Note: If a thicker gravy is desired, tomato puree can be added)

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CUMIN RICE
Serves: 4
2 cups uncooked white Basmati rice
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon butter or ghee
4 cups water
salt and a dash of lime juice to taste


Heat butter/ghee on medium level in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan for about 2 minutes.
Add the cumin seeds and fry for 2 minutes until the seeds begin to pop.
Add the rice, lime juice, water and salt. Mix well. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat and cook covered on low level for 15 minutes until water evaporates.

Answer 6

Indian food is never easy to make. They have a lot of spices and things.

Answer 7

A hot Indian chick sans clothes ...

Answer 8

Buy some Chappatis all you do is fry them and they're a little bit like tortilla chips but 10x as addictive.

Answer 9

I've given you a wonderful site that I have used many times. Happy cooking!

Answer 10

THE INDAINS MAKE THE BEST SWEET RICE ...I MADE IT I USED 2 CUPS BAMATI RICE 4 CUPS WATER COOKED UNTIL SOFT THEN I ADDED 3 CUPS WARM MILK THAT WAS SWEETENED TO TASTE [I USED SWEET N LOW] I CUP CURRANTS ONE HALF CUP SLICED PISTACHIOS AND 2 TABLE SPOONS OF FLOWER WATER....THAT IS SOLD IN INDIAN FOOD STORES.....IT IS VERY CREAMY AND DELICOUS..... ALSO THAT USE ALOT OF ONIONS AND TOMATOES WHEN THEY COOK CHICKEN.....AND CHICK PEAS...AND CURRIED LAMB.... SPINACH IS MADED WITH NUTMEG ....YOU CAN GET THESE RECIPES OFF OF THE INTERNET.....