Cilantro and Coriander Seed Naan

So, you tell me you love Naan. I ask you why? - You say you love the way its bready and airy texture blows your mind away. I ask you how often you eat it then? You say as often as you make that weekly trip to Indian/Pakistani restaurant. Stop Stop..wait! Basic Information Prep Time: 2 to 4 hours Cook Time: Under 30 min Serves: 2 people Yield: Makes around 6-8 Naan(s) Ingredients Approx 5 cups of bread flour (or all purpose flour)1-1/4 cup plain yogurt1 tsp coriander seed1/2 cup water1-1/2 tsp dried yeast1 tbsp salt2 tbsp vegetable oil plus extra for brushingfew sprigs of cilantro for garnish Method Dry roast the seeds until aromatic Crush them coarsely using a Mortar and pestle, or use that coffee grinder that has been lying around unused for a while now :) They are perfect for this. Put them into a pan with the water and bring it to a boil. Put the yogurt into another bowl, add the yeast. Add 1-1/2 cups of flour and stir it well until blended. Then add the salt, oil and the remaining flour.

Chicken Tikka Masala I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s Eve last night! My husband and I celebrated at our favorite sushi restaurant and had some incredible cuisine. New Year’s Eve is always a fun and special night for me, not only because it is the last day of the year but New Year’s Day is my birthday! It is always wonderful to ring in the new year and celebrate my birthday surrounded by close friends! So in honor of my birthday today I thought what better recipe to share with you than my absolute favorite recipe ever! Don’t forget to check out Sweet Pea’s Kitchen Top 10 of 2010! Chicken Tikka Masala Printer Friendly Version Marinade: 1 cup plain yogurt1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1 lemon1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 teaspoon salt, or to taste3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces Sauce: Directions: Source: adapted from allrecipes.com Leave a Comment

Garlic Naan › shutterbean I had a horoscope the other day that said something like: ” It’s time to try new things. If you don’t do it now when will you ever?” So that’s why I tried making garlic naan. I must get rid of this dough fear I have. I saw Hannah post her naan loot on flickr the other day and boy was I jeeeeeeeealous. I think one of the reasons why I am afraid of dough is the timing. When it doesn’t turn out PERFECT I get all pissy. So I was delighted to find this recipe easy and pretty straight forward. My advice: -Make these when you have a whole crowd coming over. -Do not wear black when you are kneading dough. -Prepare for a huge smoke cloud in your kitchen! So gather your ingredients together and start that yeast! After it’s all bubbly, add in your milk, eggs sugar & salt. Then put your flour in. You mix it up and knead the dough on a floured surface for 6 mins or so. Let it rest in a well-lubed bowl. While it’s proofing, clean up your mess! Get that garlic ready! Add your garlic in and knead again. 1. 2.

Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Tikka Masala? You may be wondering, "where did a girl from Texas, now living in California with no Indian roots learn how to cook this dish?" Well, I'll tell you. I've made this dish a couple of times since then and it's best served on a brisk, cool evening - perfect for this time of year. This recipe is based on my recollection from watching the show. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large bite-size pieces and lightly salted with kosher salt2 Tablespoons canola oil (next time I may try coconut oil, just for fun) 1 large white onion, chopped 4 large cloves of garlic, minced 1 to 2 inches of ginger root, minced (about 2 Tablespoons) 2 Tablespoons ground turmeric2 Tablespoons ground cumin2 Tablespoons garam masala1/2 Tablespoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)1 cup Greek yogurt (I use Fage Total)kosher salt to tastefresh cilantro for garnish In large, heavy pot over medium heat saute the onions in oil until caramelized.