Category Archives: Asian

Momma Cherie’s Lentil Stew with Butternut Squash and Smoked Chicken/Turkey

Posted on November 4, 2018 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Ingredients ½ pound (1 heaped cup) lentils, rinsed and picked over 6 cups chicken stock (Trader Joe’s organic chicken stock) 1 diced medium onion 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 bay leaf Pinch of saffron (Trader Joe’s) ½ teaspoon … Continue reading →

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On Cooking Dahl

Posted on September 18, 2012 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Below is my father’s Dahl Recipe. My father was born and raised in Ajmer, Rajasthan. When India gained independence in 1947, he and his family “returned” to England. It is from my father that I developed my love of Indian … Continue reading →

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Dal with Tadka (masala dal)

Posted on July 19, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

MASALA DAL (with Tadka) This is a lovely Dal recipe that you can make with supermarket variety yellow split peas.  The Dal is flavored with onions and cumin, a technique popular in Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab- and it is divine. … Continue reading →

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Indian Themed Menu for 6.4.2010

Posted on July 9, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Indian Themed Menu for 6.4.2010 (Party of 6) Appetizer: Puff Pastry “Snails” w/ prosciutto, mozzarella, and Basil   Entree: Grilled Chicken Breast Skewers in Mint Tikka Marinade  (pg 164, 1kIR) Chicken Garam Masala (pg. 600, Joy) Basmati Rice, and Dahl … Continue reading →

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