red lentil curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons curry paste
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. drain.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

maharaja curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
• puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pods green cardamom
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

Mexican Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. while rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
• stir in onions and cook until tender. stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. fluff with a fork.

Chow Mein Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 5 ounces chow mein noodles

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. add the onion and celery and saute for 5 more minutes.
• in a separate medium bowl, combine the almonds, rice, soup, water and soy sauce. mix together well and add to the beef mixture. place this into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. top with chow mein noodles.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes.

Green Chicken Enchilada

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 (19 ounce) can green enchilada sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a pot with enough water to cover, boil the chicken 25 minutes, or until juices run clear. drain, cool, and shred.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a medium baking dish.
• fill each tortilla with equal amounts of chicken and cheese, reserving 1/4 cup cheese for topping. roll tortillas to form enchiladas. arrange enchiladas in the prepared baking dish. cover with the enchilada sauce.
• bake enchiladas 30 minutes in the preheated oven. top with reserved cheese, and continue baking 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice, cold
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl, beat egg with water. melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
• heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. serve hot.