Indian Made Easy - Amandip Uppal (2016)
15 Must-have Spices
START BUILDING YOUR BASIC ‘SPICE SHELF’ WITH THESE 15 CRUCIAL AND MOST COMMONLY USED SPICES. REGULARLY FEATURED, SO THEY ARE GUARANTEED TO BE USED OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
1
TURMERIC
Ayurvedic Jamu Tonic Drink
Beef and Potato Curry
Cauliflower and Peas
Classic Lamb Curry
Crab-fried Rice
South Indian Eggplant Pickle
Tarka Dhal with Spinach and Fresh Tomato
2
RED CHILLI FLAKES/POWDER OR CAYENNE
Bean and Lentil Salad with Garlic and Ginger
Eggplant with Chilli and Pomegranate Dressing
Kale, Chickpea, Mint and Preserved Lemon Salad
Parantha with Ajwain, Fennel and Chilli Butter
Stuffed Okra
3
GARAM MASALA
Chicken Pulao
Classic Lamb Curry
Crab-fried Rice
Kidney Beans and Potatoes
Lamb Kofta and Saffron Crème Fraîche
Lamb Biryani
Mussels in Chilli, Ginger and Curry Leaf Broth
4
CUMIN SEEDS
Ayurvedic Detox Tea
Kale, Chickpea, Mint and Preserved Lemon Salad
Khichadi
Kidney Beans and Potato
Lamb Biryani
Lemon and Chickpea Rice
South Indian Eggplant Pickle
Tarka Dhal with Spinach and Fresh Tomato
5
GROUND CUMIN
Bean and Lentil Salad with Garlic and Ginger
Classic Lamb Curry
Lemon and Saffron Pot Roast Chicken
Masala Roast Lamb
Squid with Shallots, Ginger and Chilli
Stuffed Okra
6
CORIANDER SEEDS
Ayurvedic Detox Tea
Basic Spiced Tomato Paste
Cauliflower and Peas
Lamb and Apricot Pasties
Potato and Pea Samosas
7
GROUND CORIANDER
Bean and Lentil Salad with Garlic and Ginger
Chicken Korma
Classic Lamb Curry
Lamb Cutlets in Spiced Breadcrumbs
Masala Roast Lamb
Stuffed Potato and Pea Cakes
8
BLACK MUSTARD SEEDS
Beetroot Curry
Garlic, Ginger and Chilli Prawns
Lemon and Chickpea Rice
Mumbai Aloo
South Indian Eggplant Pickle
9
CASSIA OR CINNAMON STICKS
Ayurvedic Detox Tea
Beef and Potato Curry
Chana Masala
Chicken Pulao
Fish, Green Beans and Spinach Kedgeree
Lamb Biryani
10
BAY LEAVES
Beef and Potato Curry
Chicken Korma
Chicken Pulao
Lamb Biryani
Lemon and Saffron Pot Roast Chicken
11
GREEN CARDAMOM
Cardamom Coffee
Chicken Korma
Chicken Pulao
Coconut Rice
Lamb Biryani
Masala Chai
Carrot and Orange Balls with Chocolate
12
SAFFRON
Lamb Biryani
Lamb Kofta and Saffron Crème Fraîche
Lemon and Saffron Pot Roast Chicken
Pistachio Kulfi
Saffron and Cashew Rice
13
COCONUT MILK POWDER
Baked Salmon with Crème Fraîche and Coconut
Butter Chicken
Creamy Peas and Mushrooms
Fresh Tomato and Curry Leaf
Mussels in Chilli, Ginger and Curry Leaf Broth
Spiced Coconut and Crème Fraîche Marinade
14
CURRY LEAVES
Beetroot Curry
Coconut Rice
Fish in Tamarind Sauce
Flaked Rice and Mixed Nut Poha
Fresh Tomato and Curry Leaf
Mussels in Chilli, Ginger and Curry Leaf Broth
Shallots with Tamarind and Toasted Coconut
15
TAMARIND PULP
Crab-fried Rice
Fish in Tamarind Sauce
Fresh Tomato, Date and Tamarind Relish
Fruit Chutney
Shallots with Tamarind and Toasted Coconut
Tamarind Rice