Situated on the Coromandel coast, about 160 kms south of Chennai, lies the Union Territory of Pondicherry. The French ruled this territory for 300 years, and today, it stands as a living monument of the French culture in India. It is bound on the east by the Bay of Bengal and on the other three sides by the South Arcot District of Tamil Nadu.
Food from this region is a delicate and unique balance of both Indian and French cuisine. Seafood is an important part of their main diet.
Scallops Pondicherry with Banana Flower Salad
Ingredients:
8 Scallops, shelled (shells reserved), trimmed, with coral attached
juice of half a lime
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp Paprika
1 red pepper
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 sprig of curry leaves
6-8 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 tsp pink peppercorns, lightly crushed
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
110g field mushrooms, sliced
For the Banana flower salad:
4 tbsp Olive oil
4 garlic clove, sliced
1/2 tsp tamarind pulp
juice of 1/2 lime
Salt
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1 banana flower, shredded
200g mixed salad leaves (oak leaf, lamb’s lettuce, rocket)
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
Method
1. First prepare the scallops. Mix together the scallops with the lime juice, curry powder and paprika. Marinate in the fridge for no more than 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, grill the pepper until charred all over. Cool, peel, de-seed and chop.
3. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the curry leaves and chopped garlic until the garlic caramalises. Then add the pink peppercorns, cumin and turmeric and fry, mixing,for 1-2 minutes.
4. Mix in the chopped red pepper and set aside.
5. Heat a griddle pan until hot. Grill the scallops and field mushrooms for 1-3 minutes, sealing the scallops and cooking the mushrooms. Set aside.
6. To make the salad first make the dressing. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small frying pan. Fry the garlic until lightly browned.
7. In a bowl whisk together the browned garlic, tamarind pulp, lime juice, remaining olive oil, salt and white pepper until the dressing emulsifies.
8. Toss together the shredded banana flower, grilled mushrooms and dressing.
9. Place the salad leaves in the centre of a serving plate. Top with the banana leaf mixture. Arrange the scallops in their shells around the edge of the plate.
10. Drizzle the red pepper mixture over the scallops, garnish with cherry tomatoes and serve.
2007-03-27 18:17:42
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answered by Desi Chef 7
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US it does now not imply that the relaxation of the arena has now not had an appeal to Indian meals. Much of the culinary enjoy of Asia has no less than been touched via it, it's significant within the M East and Europe as good as Africa, Canada and far of the Pacific and South/Central America....I suppose that qualifies as "far and wide the arena" given that it debts for ninety five% of the arena's populace, and there are Americans who find it irresistible too. Mind you, kudos for liking it too, simply seeking to positioned it in viewpoint. An Indian eating place in Britain could just about undoubtedly thrive even with out Indian purchasers!
2016-09-05 18:14:20
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answered by ? 4
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Bisi Bele Bath ??
here is a site that might help you... Im assuming your talking about Pondicherry, India??
2007-03-27 13:17:16
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answered by Anonymous
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All types of food are available in Pondicherry. Especially if you like you can have continental foods and important you should taste the French foods in the restaurents. for restaurent details you can visit http://www.zoompondy.com/directory/category/food-beverage//
2014-09-09 20:12:41
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answered by Anonymous
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its all india foods so heres a web site for that area i think its south india
2007-03-27 14:07:05
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answered by raindovewmn41 6
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Indian recipes will fit the bill
2007-03-27 14:57:24
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answered by Tom ツ 7
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