Indian Food

   Indian food has a wide variety of spices due to its soil and climate it grows many spices, herbs, vegetable, fruit, and other crops such as grain. This cuisine is very different from the other, I mean, take a look at curry, it has its own look. You could never mistake western food for Indian food and to me it looks very appetizing. Famous Indian foods like Momo, a steamed bun with or without filling, are renowned as a delicacy in Tibet. Indian food has become very popular throughout the U.S. and has been known to rival even Chinese food, but personally I think Chinese food rules all.

Recipe: Chicken Tikka Misala

For the marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator up to overnight.

For the sauce: When you're ready to make the curry, place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the Ginger-Garlic Paste and serrano peppers. Saute until lightly browned around the edges. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato has darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Add the garam masala and the paprika and saute for about 1 minute to draw out their flavors.

Add the tomatoes, salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. You may need more water depending on how much liquid the tomatoes give off.

Meanwhile, fire up your grill. When it is nice and hot, lightly brush it with oil. Place the chicken on the grill, shaking off some of the excess marinade. Cook until it's charred, about 2 minutes on each side. (Don't worry that the chicken will still be a little uncooked, it finishes cooking in the sauce).

Pour the sauce into a blender or food processor, or use an immersion blender, and process until smooth. Pour back into the skillet and bring back up to a boil. Add the chicken and fenugreek leaves, if using. Take the heat down to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the cream and stir through. Garnish with minced fresh cilantro, and serve over rice, with naan, or a crusty piece of bread.

(I do not own this recipe, and I only wish to spread it)


From: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aarti-sequeira/chicken-in-creamy-tomato-curry-chicken-tikka-masala-recipe2/index.html

This recipe takes a total of one hour and thirty minutes to complete although it may not be worth making, it looks really good. I haven't actually made this dish, nor do i have the time, but it really looks good and personally it is worth making when you have time for the food and the fun of making the thing.