How to Cook Indian (128 page)

Dosa
griddle:
This flat metal plate, usually made of iron or heavy-gauge aluminum, has an anodized surface. The surface is scratch resistant and does not crack or peel, allowing the use of metal spoons, spatulas, etc. You can use a nonstick griddle instead, but don’t use metal utensils on it.

Double boiler:
This stove-top pan is used to melt chocolate without burning or seizing, or to cook any other thick liquid, sauce, or porridge that would normally burn if cooked over direct heat. It consists of an upper vessel (containing the food) situated above a lower pot of water. When the water is brought to a boil, the steam produced in the lower pot transfers the heat to the upper pot.

Food processor:
An electric kitchen appliance with a closed container and interchangeable blades that can chop, blend, shred, purée, or otherwise process food at high speed. I use a mini food processor to grind up small quantities of wet mixtures.

Idli
steamer:
This deep vessel with a lid has a vent that allows steam to escape and special plates with dents into which the
idli
batter is poured and then steamed. They are readily available at Indian grocery stores.

Kadai:
A thick, deep, circular cooking pot that resembles a wok.

Kulfi
molds:
Aluminum or plastic individual-size molds in which the milk-and-nut mixture is frozen to make
kulfi
desserts. Ramekins, custard cups, or even ice-pop molds make good
kulfi
molds.

Paniyaram tawa:
Mainly used in South India, this is an iron griddle with golf ball–size dents into which batter is poured to make
paniyaram.

Pickle jars:
Glass or porcelain pickle jars are sterilized (by submerging in boiling water for at least ten minutes) and allowed to dry thoroughly before being used to store homemade pickles; Indian pickle jars are available at Indian markets, or you can use American- or European-style canning jars.

Tawa:
This is a large, flat, or slightly concave disk-shaped griddle made from cast iron, steel, or aluminum, used to cook
rotis
and
parathas.
Nonstick
tawas
are also now available. Any large, flat griddle or even a cast-iron skillet can be used instead.

I
NDIAN
G
ROCERY
S
TORES

Indian Grocery Store Locator
Type in your zip code to find Indian grocery stores near you
www.diggsamachar.com/grocery/grocery.htm

Indian Supermarket Guide
Indian grocery stores and restaurants listed by state
www.videsh.com

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TENSILS

Amazon
Idli
steamers, food steamers, spice grinders, and more
www.amazon.com

I Shop Indian
A good selection of Indian utensils
www.ishopindian.com

I
NGREDIENTS

Amazon
Amazon carries a very good selection of Indian spices and herbs
www.amazon.com

India Foods Company
Great prices on herbs and spices
www.indianfoodsco.com

India Plaza
An online store offering herbs, spices, ready-to-eat meals, and much more
www.indiaplaza.com

My Spice Sage
An excellent collection of global spices
www.myspicesage.com

Penzeys
Very good quality spices
www.penzeys.com

Rani Foods (formerly Kundan Foods)
Spices and other ingredients
www.qualityspices.com
www.kundanfoods.com

Spices Galore
A good collection of spices and marinades from around the world
www.spicesgalorel.com

A

Aab Gosht

Aamras Ki Kadhi

Aattu Kari Podimas

Achari Gosht

Adraki Jhinga

Adrak Navratan

ajwain

Akhrot Murgh

almonds:

Almond Paste

Badam Doodh

Badam Halwa

Badam Pista Kulfi

Badam Shorba

to blanch

Chandi Korma

Dum Murgh

Hara Masala Murgh

Makai, Badam, Aur Akhrot Ki Tikki

Murgh Zafrani Do Pyaza

Taar Korma

Aloo Anardana Kulcha

Aloobukhara Kofta

Aloo Bukhare Ki
Chutney

Aloo Chaat Dilli
Style

Aloo Chokha

Aloo Gobhi Ki Tahiri

Aloo Kachalu Chaat

Aloo Matar

Aloo Nazakat

Aloo Paratha

Aloo Posto

alum

Ambat Batata

Ambe Sasam

amchur

Amer Chatni

Amla Aur Beetroot Ki Tikki

Amritsari
Machchi

Amti

Anaarase

anardana

Anarkali Shorba

Andhra Chile Chicken

Angoor Aur Khajur Ki
Chutney

Angoori
Shrimp

anise seeds

Anjeer Murgh

Appam

apples:
Gulmarg
Salad

apricots:

Khubani Ka Meetha

Khubani Ke Shammi

Nawabi Korma

Salli Ne Jardaloo Ma Gos

asafetida

ash gourd

Kaalan

Puzhanikkai More Kozhambu

atta

Aloo Paratha

Basic
Paratha

Basic
Roti

Bedvin Kachori

Khaari Puri

Khakhra

Koki

Missi Roti

Namakpara

Paneer Tikka Kathi Rolls

Pudina Paratha

Rajasthani
Bati

Thepla

Tikadia

Atta
Dough

Aviyal

B

Badam Doodh

Badam Halwa

Badam Pista Kulfi

Badam Shorba

Baghare Baingan

Baingan Ka Bharta

Baingan Saaswe

Bakharkhani

Balushahi

banana leaves

Karimeen Pollichattu

Mamallapuram Kal Erra

Patrani Machchi

Paturi Maach

bananas:

Aloo Kachalu Chaat

Aviyal

Eriseri

Kaalan

Kachche Kele Ke
Cutlet

Kela Anar Raita

Kele Ki
Chutney

Kele
Wafers

Kelyache Koshimbir

Phal-Sabz Seekh

Bangda Udad Methi

basics,

Almond Paste

Appam

Atta
Dough

Basic
Paratha

Basic
Roti

Boiled-Onion Paste

Brown Rice

Cashew Paste

Chaat Masala

Chai Masala

Chholay Masala

Chicken Stock

Dahi

Dhansaak Masala

Ganthia

Garam Masala

Garlic Paste

Ghee

Ginger-Garlic Paste

Ginger Paste

Goda Masala

Green Chile Paste

Ground Roasted Cumin

Khajoor Aur Imli Ki
Chutney

Khoya

Lamb Stock

Luchi

Naan

Nihari Masala

Paneer

Papdis

Pav Bhaji Masala

Pudina Aur Dhaniya
Chutney,

Punjabi
Garam Masala

Rasam
Powder

Sambhar

Sichuan Sauce

Vegetable Stock

Ver

Bataka Nu Rassawala Shaak

Batata Song

Batata Vada

Batatya Cha Kachyra

bay leaves

beans

Beans
Poriyal

Dal Makhni

Feijoada

Guar Ki Sabzi