Think of India and one of the first things that come to mind is its diversity. A large populous country divided into many states; each with its own unique traditions and gastronomic fare. Indian cooking is one of the most popular cuisines across the globe. Not only is it popular among the large Indian diaspora but also among the mainstream population of North America and Europe. For the uninitiated, Indian food may seem foreign, scary, spicy and not for the faint of heart.But the Indian foods break all these barriers and and become a memory for those who have tasted it here at MAMA's KITCHEN I am going to teach you how to cook some gastronomes Indian dishes.

Thursday 14 June 2012

MANGO PILAU

MANGO PILAU


INGREDIENTS


  1. BASMATI RICE- 1 kg
  2. SALT
  3. TURMERIC POWDER- 1/2 tsp
  4. CUMIN SEEDS - 1tsp
  5. RED CHILLIES- 6 ( chopped and seeds removed)
  6. GRATED COCONUTS- 1/2 cups
  7. HALF RIPED MANGO- 6 (peeled and chopped)
  8. GHEE- 3 tbsp
  9. CURRY LEAVES- 3-4
  10. MUSTARD SEEDS- 2 tsp
  11. RED CHILLIES WHOLE(for garnish)

METHOD 

  1. BOIL RICE WITH SALT AND TURMERIC UNTILL COOKED.
  2. COMBINE CUMIN, 3 CHILLIES AND COCONUT IN A BLENDER. MIX WITH MANGOES AND ADD TO COOKED RICE WITH 1/2 THE GHEE AND SET ASIDE.
  3. HEAT REMAINING GHEE AND SAUTE CURRY LEAVES, MUSTARD SEEDS AND 3 OTHER CHILLIES UNTILL MUSTARD SEED START TO POP. COMBINE WITH RICE MIX. GARNISH WITH WHOLE RED CHILLLIES.

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