Yellow Chicken and Brown Rice

This is yet another variation of chicken-and-rice that I made for my son and I for dinner tonight. All cultures seem to have their own version of chicken-and-rice and many are made using the same method but with different seasonings (and a few other ingredients, of course). In this version I used chicken wings insteadContinue reading “Yellow Chicken and Brown Rice”

Curried Vegetable and Lamb Ragout (in pictures)

This is a very simple yet hearty and flavorful ragout. The method for a dish like this is about as simple as it gets: Saute or sweat whatever ingredients you have at hand or want to eat–meat, fish, poultry, or just vegetables–then add seasonings, liquid (broth and sometimes wine) and simmer for a while. HavingContinue reading “Curried Vegetable and Lamb Ragout (in pictures)”

Employee Meal: 19 January 2011

Tandoori Chicken Breasts and Thighs (and also Tofu), served with Basmati Rice Pilaf   Curry Powder Yield: 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons quality chili powder 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2Continue reading “Employee Meal: 19 January 2011”

Curried Fish Chowder

Firstly I want to say that I called this a “chowder” but technically it is not; in order for a recipe to be a chowder–curried or not–it should include both a salted pork product (salt pork, bacon, or ham) and potatoes, this recipes has neither. Thus this is really a chunky version of a curriedContinue reading “Curried Fish Chowder”

Curried Fish Chowder

This is so easy to make…healthy and delicious, too. Variations are up to the cook. Here’s how to make it. Dice the ingredients. Saute the the vegetables. Add curry powder and curry paste. Saute a little longer. Add diced fish (I used tilapia) and clam juice or fish broth. Peel and dice potatoes, then addContinue reading “Curried Fish Chowder”

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#86)

A cardboard box containing homemade Indian food: Saag Paneer, Chicken Makhani, Basmati Rice with Dried Cranberries and Pecans, Roast Pork with Dried Fruit Chutney, Samosas with Green and Tamarind Chutneys, Naan and Kulcha Breads. A cable lock.