Brown Rice Pilaf with Chicken & VegetablesTry adding seafood or other vegetables when making this Pilaf.Bengan Masala (Eggplant)The mixture of roasted spices is also excellent for meat and seafood recipes.Fish Masala with Brown RiceChef's Tips: Shallots may be replaced with small onions.
* Homemade Fish Spice Masala
Ingredients:
2 tsp. Coriander Seeds
1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
2 Cloves, whole
1⁄2 tsp. Kalonji Seeds (Black Nigella Seeds)
1⁄2 inch long Cinnamon Stick
1 tsp. Red Pepper, crushed
Method:
In a small non-stick skillet, over medium high heat, dry roast all spices for 1 to 2 minutes.
In a coffee or spice grinder, coarse grind roasted spices.
Note: This recipe makes 1 1⁄2 tablespoon of homemade fish spice masala – use 1 tablespoon for the fish marinade and 1⁄2 tablespoon in the fish curry masala recipe.
** Homemade Fish Curry Masala
Ingredients:
1⁄2 tbsp. Coconut Powder
1⁄2 tbsp. Sesame Seeds
1⁄2 tbsp. Poppy Seeds
1 tsp. Paprika
1⁄2 tbsp. Homemade Fish Spice Masala*
Method:
In a coffee or spice grinder, combine all spices and grind until fine.
***Blanched French Green Beans
Ingredients:
3⁄4 cup French Green Beans, uncooked
2 cups Water
Method:
In a medium pot, over medium high heat, add water and bring to a rapid boil. Add green beans and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and run under cold water for 3 to 5 minutes; this will stop the cooking process and beans will retain its color and texture. Drain green beans.Stir Fried Chicken Chili with Vegetables and Noodles* Homemade Chili Masala
Ingredients:
1 piece Anise Seed
2 tsp. Fennel Seeds
1⁄4 tsp. Kalonji Seeds (Black Nigella Seeds)
1⁄4 tsp. Black Peppercorns, whole
2 Cloves, whole
1 tsp. Red Pepper, crushed
Method:
In a coffee or spice grinder, combine all spices except crushed red pepper and grind until fine. Add crushed red pepper and mix with a spoon.
**Method to Boil Spaghetti
Ingredients:
• 6 oz. Spaghetti, whole grain, uncooked • 4 cups Water
Method:
In a medium pot, over medium high heat, add water and bring to a rapid boil. Add spaghetti (broken into small pieces) stir and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Once cooked, drain the excess water.Coconut Curry with Noodles (Kadi Khause)Brands of lite coconut milk can vary in the amount of saturated fat it contains; choose one with the lowest amount of saturated fat.Vegetable Fried RiceChicken Keema MasalaAngel Hair Pasta with ShrimpTo reduce the sodium content further, use fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined. Wash thoroughly with water until the shrimp smell has been removed. Add to the tomato sauce and cook for 10 minutes, or until cooked and tails have curled.Guvar Aloo SalanThis recipe may be a good side dish. To reduce the sodium content further, skip the optional salt or use a lesser amount.Chicken HaleemTandoori Chicken BitesTo further decrease sodium content, use 1/4 tsp salt instead of 1/2 tsp
Salmon with Mango Salsa and Sweet PotatoesInstead of cooking in a pan, this fish may be cooked on a grill as well. Place the fish on 300F grill for about 3-4 minutes, then turn the fish and cook for additional 3-4 minutes
