The Curry Cousins

08/06/2018

Alvida Ramzan Walks! Last wknd of Iftar & Sehri Events in 2018! Don't miss them!!!
Spcl Culture, Festivities, Foods & Photo-tour - https://mailchi.mp/c06a13f097da/alvida-ramzan-walks-last-weekend-of-iftar-sehri-events

29/05/2018

Ramzaan Iftaar Walks 2018 in Delhi Join the pioneers for an experience of a life-time!- https://mailchi.mp/3f45c174633f/ramzaan-iftaar-walks-2018-in-delhi

21/09/2016

Sorry for the major major delay...i was stuck in mind traffic :P here is the recipe for the Tea Smoked Salmon in a pot!
https://thecurrycousins.wordpress.com/2016/09/21/black-tea-smoked-salmon-in-a-pot-without-a-smoker/

17/09/2016

Presenting, the Crème Brûlée, a step-by-step recipe from my amazing repository of goodness - a cookbook published in 1980!
https://thecurrycousins.wordpress.com/2016/09/16/creme-brulee-its-actually-not-that-complicated/

Found this post in my drafts!! Wonder why I didn’t post it!! So somewhere last year I tired making the Crème Brûlée…for a person who doesn’t speak French like me, this name sends …

16/09/2016

Thanks everyone for dropping by on this page and encouraging us!! We are back with our blog and here is a post to give a quick recap of all the recipes we have tried out in the last months - posts that we didn't publish on the Blog coz we all were too busy or too lazy :P
Hopefully we will continue the posting and present more amazing recipes and experiences!!!
https://thecurrycousins.wordpress.com/2016/09/16/some-new-posts-and-a-big-hello/

Hi Didi and Daibi, This last one year we haven’t posted anything here. But obviously that doesn’t mean we haven’t cooked or enjoyed experimentation with new foods or recipes! We a…

15/09/2016

Bangladeshi Dum Illish (Hilsa) is the perfect recipe for those who can't enjoy Hilsa because of the bones. This delectable preparation is as easy as it comes. I first had it at a friends place in Dhaka and couldn't imagine what they had done to the bones! Though it does take some time to cook, the process doesn't need any attention while cooking . The result is well worth it - tangy melt in your mouth fish, bones and all. So here goes. Clean two medium sized whole Illish, or one large one, make a couple of scores on each side, put in a large pressure cooker with just enough water to cover. To this add salt, turmeric, chilli powder, a few green chillies, 6 to 8 medium onion chopped, juice of two large lemon or equivalent white vinegar, sugar and 3 teaspoon mustard oil. Cover with a plate and make a dough paste and seal. Now let it cook on very low heat for a minimum of 4 to 6 hours. Open lid, if gravy is runny, boil on high heat till thick. Carefully remove fish on a platter and top with gravy. The fish and the bones will have become a soft as butter.

14/09/2016

Blue Cheese and Mushroom Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower...
For people who like the strong flavor of blue cheese this dish is a divine combination!!
I roasted the cauliflower florets with some olive oil, salt and pepper.
Then made a white sauce to which I added mushrooms which I had sautéed with a bit of onion and garlic. At the end, I crumbled a strong blue cheese and then mixed the boiled pasta.
The roasted cauliflower was totally totally divine with this sauce...no wonder it is such a popular Masterchef combination!!!!

31/08/2016

Some Japanese dinner tonight...Mirin and Sake flavoured Chicken Balls in a Red Miso broth made with Sh*take mushrooms and Kombu (seaweed)...garnished with pickled carrots and Nori strips...turned out great!

Miso paste is my new favorite! Its a great probiotic with subtle flavors to amp up broths, stews and salads. Mix miso paste with plain water and set aside (as per package instructions). We marinated the mince chicken with mirin, sake, soy sauce, miso paste and ginger paste. In another bowl I put some julienned carrots and sprinkled some rice wine vinegar, sugar and salt. Then in a pot of boiling water, i spooned the mince into small chunks. It was cooked in 5 mins.

I drained the broth to have a clear liquid. I put this liquid in d pot and boiled it again with sliced Sh*take and soaked Kombu (which is dried seaweed - remember to throw away the soaking water..coz it stinks! !). Once the liquid has boiled over, season with mirin and sake and turn off the gas. Now add the miso paste liquid. Put together with some boiled soba noodles and there it is!! Misoooooo

31/05/2016

Getting ready for winter with my healthy snacks - Dates, Figs and Nuts log...inspired by my lovely friends here in Melbourne!
Toasted fistful each of Pepitas, Sunflower seeds, Almonds and Pistachios (separately as each nut has a different toasting time). Made a pulp of 8 dry figs and 250gms of Mejdool dates..mixed all, rolled it in a lightly greased butter paper and refrigerated it. Have cut 1/3rd of the log into slices which am going to leave outside in an airtight container. Will store the rest in the fridge. My friends said it would stay for a couple of weeks in the fridge, will update on the longevity later.

22/05/2016

Beetroot and Vodka cured Salmon - courtesy Niloy Dutta 😊
After skinning the Salmon, he marinated the Salmon in beetroot paste mixed with vodka, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, salt, pepper and apple cided vinegar for 3 hours (longer hours even better).
Sliced thin once cured and served with a steamed broccolini and balsamic salad and an avocado-spring onions salad as accompaniments to the pita bread.

11/05/2016

5 Spice Poached Chicken, Rice Noodles and Veggies in a Spicy Broth garnished with a Tangy Wombok Salad

Serves 4: Marinate 500gms chicken breast chopped in large same size chunks in a 5 spice rub, salt and pepper for 2-3 hours. In a pot, boil small cubes of celery, carrot, onion, garlic and lots of ginger (about 2 inches). Add 2 tsps of Chinese 5 spice powder, salt and chilli flakes (as suitable for your taste). Once the broth has boiled, poach the chicken in it till cooked. Keep testing the chicken so that it doesn't over cook (should take about 10 mins). Take the chicken out in a bowl and shred the pieces once they are cool. Leave the broth to simmer.

Chop some french beans, red pepper and spring onions. Put them in the simmering broth and cook for another 2-3 mins. In a separate pot boil rice noodles, drain and cool.

Salad: Thinly chop wombok and spring onions and julienne carrots. Mix 6 tbsp of rice wine vinegar, 4 tbsp of fish sauce, chilli flakes, 1 tbsp of brown sugar and 2 tbsp of soy sauce. Grate 1 to 2 cloves of garlic in this. Pour the dressing into the wombok and carrot mix. Add some fresh Thai Basil and Mint.

To serve: put some noodles in a large soup bowl, put some broth and veggies, then a layer of shredded chicken and garnish with the salad and fresh coriander. Generously squeeze lemon juice on this and enjoy this hearty, tangy and spicy bowl of yumminess!!!!

07/05/2016

Raw Mangoes Three Ways

As the mercury continues to rise it will soon be that time of the year when grownups quiver with childish glee as their eyes light upon the Queen of fruits, the ripe luscious golden skinned Mango. But that's still some time away. Meanwhile the Raw Mango entices with its promise of sour tanginess; a perfect accessory for hot afternoons. Illicitly acquired (mostly from neighbours garden) peeled and chewed with some rock salt...The perfect taste of childhood and summer!

Here are three quick and easy ways to celebrate the versatility of raw mango. Each recipe takes a maximum of 10 minutes to make.

1. Raw mango, peanut and mint chutney.

Peel, stone and roughly chop a medium sized mango, add a handful of roasted peanuts and mint leaves, green chilli and salt to taste. Blitz in a blender. May add a clove of garlic.

2. Quick and easy Pickle

Cut a few mangoes into bite sized pieces. Remove stone. In a pan heat Mustard oil, add the mangoes, salt, chilli powder, turmeric, Nigella seeds (kalonji), anise (saunf) , fenugreek (methi) seeds, ground black mustard seeds, a little asafoeteda (hing). Cover and cook till the mangoes are soft. Consume within few days. This Pickle will not last like sun cooked ones.

3. Sweet and Tangy Pickle with Raisins

Chop the mango into small pieces. In a tsp of white oil add Nigella seeds, a whole dry red chilli and Raisins. Add the mangoes, sugar and a little water. Cover and cook till soft. You can also grate the mangoes instead of chopping them.

27/04/2016

Burgundy Lamb Cutlets with a Wine Reduction Sauce, Creamy Pea Mash and Grilled Sweet Potatoes.

So we are back!! And this time with a joint venture from Niloy and me..
Presenting a vintage recipe that I found in a culinary book from 1976!

Recipe - marinate lamb cutlets in burgundy, grated onion and garlic, salt, pepper and cumin powder. Leave the cutlets in the marination for about 2 hours. Then fry them on high to medium heat in a grill pan. We made a pea mash with cream, mint leaves and nutmeg while the sweet potatoes were boiled and lightly sauteed in a pan! Utterly delicious and super easy!
I used the leftover marinade, added some chicken stock and burgundy in it and let it reduce till the liquid is about 1/3rd of the original amount.
Enjoy!!

25/03/2016

Continuing the Holi revelry with a not so orthodox savoury dish.. Eaten piping hot from the oven or cold with a salad, it's equally delicious... Sharing this afternoons labour with you.

Cheese and Chicken Quiche

Ingredients for quiche shell : 3 cup flour (enough for 9 inch crust), 1 cup white oil, a few tsp milk, salt. Mix flour and oil till crumbly, then sparingly add few tsps of milk to bring it together. Do not knead or overwork. It should be a crumbly short crust. Roll between plastic sheets. Line tin and blind bake shell for 10 minutes at 250 degrees.
For basic filling : mix bite sized pieces of pre-cooked chicken, caramelised onion rings, diced capsicum. Take crust out of oven and arrange the chicken mix. (You can substitute with sausage, mushrooms and baby corn, bacon etc). In a bowl mix together 3 eggs, grated cheese, half cup milk, herbs, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the chicken mix and bake till golden and knife comes away clean when inserted . Takes between 45 minutes to an hour. Eat hot or cold with salad of choice.

03/09/2015

After a long time I am writing again...here is our healthy version of an uttapam/adai...eat well and live healthy!! A good way to feed veggies to children and adults who dont like eating their greens!!
https://thecurrycousins.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/kitchen-faux-pas-and-the-case-of-spinach-and-cauliflower-uttapam/

11/08/2015

Single Malt Chocolate Pudding made in a jiffy - in a microwave...(plse excuse the bad photo)
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My recipe:
Take 3/4th cup condensed milk and rest whiskey to make 1 cup and 3 tbsp of cocoa powder. Mix well with a whisk and then add 2 eggs. Beat well again and add few drops of vanilla essence. Pass thru a sieve and then microwave for 7 mins. Take it out and let it rest for few mins. Then turn the pudding over a plate...we couldn't wait to dig in so didn't even let it cool..bt plse do if u like...tastes good hot or cold..

P.s. a similar recipe was posted by a fellow cook on FB..adapted it..and instead of milk and sugar, I added condensed milk and whiskey

28/06/2015

Tea-smoked salmon without any smoking gadget! Served with a fresh carrot salad and a fennel with orange pasta! Recipe coming soon, please watch this space...

22/06/2015

Sweet potato and leftover lobiya (black-eyed peas) curry patties...very healthy and super easy! Mashed the lobiya with some gravy, mixed boiled and mashed sweet potato, coriander leaves, sunflower seeds (or any other nuts), sesame seeds, ginger paste, green chillies and breadcrumbs (add just enough to bring it all together and form patties). Salt, pepper and lemon juice as per taste. Served it with steamed broccolini and garlic flavoured yoghurt! Enjoy!
Look forward to more ideas on using left over pulses

11/06/2015

Super tasty Baked Eggs with cheese, tomatoes, paneer and potatoes...
Recipe :
Line your baking tin at the bottom worth thinly sliced potatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, layer with paneer ( we didn't have sausages which you can add ) , tomatoes, chopped fresh basil. Beat together 4 eggs with a little milk and a tablespoon of sour cream ( substitute with hung curd), add seasoning to taste, pour into the tin, cover with grated cheese and bake in a hot oven till fluffy and golden brown. This is so easy that my 12 year old made this! It's a flexible recipe, so add, substitute with ingredients of your choice.... Makes a lovely addition to any meal 😊

05/05/2015

Riz Rishi making the Best-est cake in the world for hours mum on her birthday

03/05/2015

Quick sunday brunch - Zucchini, corn and ricotta fritters with toasted olive sourdough bread
Recipe -
2 eggs+2 grated zucchini+0.5 cup flour+1 cup corn+100 gms ricotta or paneer+salt - pepper to taste. Mix all (carrot or peas can be added too for a healthier variety!). In a lightly greased pan spoon the mixture and flatten them. Fry both sides till golden brown and serve hot!

27/04/2015

Bad picture but an awesome quick meal made with humble ingredients...presenting, my Grilled Roti Stack layered with spinach, pumpkin, ricotta, tomato and cheese! Recipe coming soon on the blog!
Grilled veggie roti stack

21/02/2015

Something to start the series of posts again! To all the Star Wars fans out there! Enjoy! And to all curry cousins followers, we will be back, soon...:) till then, stay well and eat well! May the Force be with you!

16/11/2014

It's been long that I have been here...thought will share something simple but delicious to bring this blog alive again..pan-grilled veggies like zucchini, onions, pumpkin, red pepper and toasted sesame seeds served with parley and garlic flavoured youghurt sauce...i sprinkled a generous dash of lemon juice, some chopped olives and salt/pepper. A very healthy, light and yummy dinner for a family to share...enjoy!!!!

29/06/2014

After a really long time I get to write again and share my recipes...a wonderful kebab filled with a light, creamy and nutty stuffing that just melts in your mouth. And, just realized the recipe posting is just in time to match the mood of Ramzaan :) Follow the link and check out the recipe:
http://thecurrycousins.wordpress.com/2014/06/29/shikampuri-kebab-stuffed-meat-tikkipatties/