Using Coriander

Using Coriander in Cooking (Indian Cuisine Video)
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Using Coriander in Cooking - as part of the expert series by GeoBeats. Coriander in all its forms is used in practically every curry ...
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5 Spices, 50 Dishes: Simple Indian Recipes Using Five Common Spices

The premise is simple: with five common spices and a few basic ingredients, home cooks can create fifty mouthwatering Indian dishes, as diverse as they are delicious. Cooking teacher Ruta Kahate has chosen easy-to-find spices coriander, cumin, mustard, cayenne pepper, and turmeric to create authentic, accessible Indian dishes everyone will love. Roasted Lamb with Burnt Onions uses just two spices and three steps resulting in a meltingly tender roast. Steamed Cauliflower with a Spicy Tomato Sauce and Curried Mushrooms and Peas share the same three spices, but each tastes completely different. Suggested menus offer inspiration for entire Indian dinners. For quick and easy Indian meals, keep it simple with 5 Spices, 50 Dishes.

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One Garam Masala Recipe

Spice mixture Indian Garam Masala (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

3 Tblsp grated Coconut (Nariyal)
1 Tblsp Sesame seeds (Til)
2 Tblsp Mustard seeds (Rai/Sarson)
1/4 tsp Saffron (Kesar) threads
1/4 cup green Pepper corns (Kalimirchi)
1/4 cup White Pepper corns
2/3 cup Green bruised Cardamom (Elaichi) pods
3/4 cup Cumin Seed (Jeera)
1/4 cup ground Nutmeg (Jaiphal)

How to make garam masala:

• Roast all ingredients in a dry pan (preferably non-stick) over a very low fire, shaking the pan from time to time.
• When the spices give off fragrance, allow to cool slightly.
• Grind finely in an electric grinder.
• If an electric grinder is not available, grind by hand and press through a fine sieve.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
• Be sure to always close the lid tightly after each use.

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