Well this was my first attempt at actually making Indian food :{ I usually just go to the restraunt with my mom and sis, since we're the only people we know that enjoy it. Well darn this pregnancy but I HAD to have Indian food... curry namely so I decided to give it a whirl... I found the CHICKPEA CURRY recipe at ALLRECIPES.COM the recipe *as is* is not very good, but I added a few alterations that made it good. I added 1 tsp. of curry only a sprinke of cayenne (as I wanted my children to eat it) I added one small potato, and half a sweet potato for variety. After it was done though I was wishing I added a cauliflower... Next time. I did add some salt but I think that veggie broth would've added the flavour I was looking for.
The INDIAN SAFFRON RICE recipe is HERE
I followed suggestions and used veggie broth (you could use chicken) in lieu of water, and added my saffron that I ground with my beloved Mortar and pestle. (Saffron threads are very delicate, you don't need a M&P to grind.... I just love any excuse to use mine..lol...) This rice is so tasty, and complimented the curry nicely. I reccomend it highly. I buy my Saffron at "mediteranian specialties deli & resturant" in fairhaven... (they have lots of great things for a great prices.)
NAAN BREAD recipe is HERE
This recipe is fabulous, and was easy to make authentic Naan. I didn't use my grill due to the torrential downpour that was/is occuring outside. But I used our ever trusty cast iron skillet. and it turned out perfectly. As previous peeps had suggested I used a lid to cover the naan as I cooked the first side, in order to get those lovely bubbles. I found that keeping the cast iron on a med-low temp kept my naan from scorching... my naan making skills improved greatly with each one...but they all tasted great & authentic. The pic unfortunatly is of my first one... The others were just golden brown and beautiful :)
and the verdict with the kiddos you wonder??? Well my 2 year old couldn't get enough... My 3 year old thought it was nasty (before she tasted it) My 8 year old said "Oh yummy mommy" and then took 40 minutes to eat it, so I'm not sure with her. My 15 year old wouldn't touch it...lol.. and Hubby couldn't get enough as well. So all in all it was a success, but until my kiddos are older I'll save my Indian cravings for the resturant.
