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Chang Mai curry paste

Ingredients: 1/2 tsp salt 3 dried chillies 2 tblsp ginger 10g lemongrass 2 tblsp onion or shallot 1 tsp shrimp paste 1 tsp turmeric Method: This is pretty simple, put all the ingredients into a liquidiser or a pestle and mortar to combine them. To make it easier add a little water. This will make […]

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Curries Indian Starters Vegetarian

Parsi eggs

Ingredients: 1tbsp light olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp curry powder 1 red chilli, finely chopped 2 large tomatoes, chopped Half a cup of frozen peas 6 eggs, beaten Salt and white pepper Splash of cream (optional) 1 tbsp chopped coriander or […]

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Curries Indian Side dishes Vegetarian

Dry potato and pea curry

Ingredients: 750g potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 2 tsp brown mustard seeds 2 tbsp groundnut oil 2 medium onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp ginger, grated 1 tsp turmeric Half a tsp chilli powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garam masala 125ml/half a cup water 100g frozen peas 1 tbsp chopped […]

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Thai Red curry duck

Serves 2 Cooking time 30 mins Ingredients 2 duck breasts – cubed 1 tin of coconut milk 1 tsp palm sugar 2 tbls fish sauce Juice of 1 lime 2 green chillies – deseeded The Paste 5 dried chillies deseeded A pinch of salt 1/2 onion 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp shrimp paste 10 white […]

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Curries Fish Indian Main course Rice

Kedgeree

This is a great recipe for kedgeree, lovely for tea and breakfast!.  First fry the onion and pepper gently in groundnut oil until soft and slightly coloured. Next add the curry powder and fry off for a minute or two before adding the rice to coat in the spice and onion mixture. Add the stock […]

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Curries Fish Indian Main course

Coconut prawn curry

Ingredients: 1 cinnamon stick 1 cardamom pod 2 tsp mustard seeds 2 green chillies, chopped 1 cm piece ginger, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 8 curry leaves (fresh or dried) 4 shallots (or 1 large onion), chopped 2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp tomato puree 400g tin coconut […]

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Curries Indian Main course Pork

Pork Vindaloo

Ingredients: 300g casserole pork 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 red chilli, roughly chopped half a tsp turmeric 3 cardamom pods, husks removed 2 whole cloves 5 peppercorns Quarter tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp cider vinegar […]

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Curries Global Lamb Main course

Syrian lamb curry

Ingredients: 500g lamb shoulder, cubed Spice paste: 1 tsp red chilli powder 2 tsp ground coriander half tsp turmeric half tsp cumin seeds half tsp black peppercorns 2 star anise 2.5cm cassia bark or cinnamon stick 2 cloves 2 green cardamom pods 50ml white vinegar 1 medium onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tbsp […]

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Curries Indian Lamb Main course

Spiced cocount lamb with coriander

Ingredients: 2 tbsp veg oil 700g diced lamb shoulder 2 medium onions, cut into rings 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2.5cm ginger, grated 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp chilli powder 8 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed 4 whole cloves 300ml lamb stock or water 300ml single cream 50g […]

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Chicken Curries Indian Lamb Main course Rice

One pot biryani

Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp ginger, grated 1 chilli (red or green), chopped 1 bay leaf 2 cardamom pods 2 cloves Quarter tsp each turmeric, fenugreek, garam masala Half tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander 250g lamb shoulder, cubed 1 cup brown basmati rice 3 tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp […]

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Curries Indian Lamb Main course

Rogan josh

Ingredients: 700g/1.5lbs casserole lamb (neck fillet or shoulder) 250g lamb bones for adding flavour (optional) 4 cloves garlic, chopped Salt to taste – about 1 and a half tsp Half to 1 tsp red chilli powder (depending on how hot it is, ours is mega-spicy) 1 tsp paprika 100ml ful fat yogurt 2 onions, chopped […]

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Curries Indian Lamb Main course

Potatoes cooked with meat and yogurt

Ingredients: 3 medium onions, sliced 3 medium potatoes, each cut into 6 pieces 1 kg leg of lamb, cubed 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 tsp cayenne powder 3 black peppercorns 3 green cardamoms 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp […]

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Curries Indian Lamb Main course

Masala lamb shanks

Ingredients: 2 lamb shanks 1 and a half tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp groundnut oil 1 bay leaf Half a cinnamon stick 3 cloves 3 cardamom pods, bashed 1 large onion, sliced 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 green or […]

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Curries Indian Lamb Main course

Indian lamb with herbs and black pepper

Ingredients: 2 cups coriander leaves Half a cup mint leaves Half a cup desiccated coconut Half a cup flaked almonds 4-6 green chillies, de-seeded A pinch of mustard seeds A pinch of dried mint 4 tbsp groundnut oil 1.5cm piece of cinnamon stick 4 cardamom pods 3 cloves 2 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, […]

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Curries Indian Lamb Main course

Keema pie

Ingredients: 1 tbsp groundnut oil 1 onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2.5cm piece of ginger, grated 1 kg lamb mince 1 small red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped 1 tsp turmeric 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 tsp tamarind paste 300ml chicken stock 1 cup frozen […]