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India for Yellow Lentil Dal with Basmati Rice

 

That's what we had for dinner last night, .

I love the popcorn smell of Basmati cooking.

 

The garam masala lacked a certain je ne sais

quoi, so I added more pepper, coriander seed,

and cardamom and then it tasted just great.

 

Red or yellow split lentils are dirt cheap

and they don't have to soak either.

 

I came across this recipe for Garam masala

that looks good. I will try it soon.

 

Cardamom seems to be the magic ingredient

that makes things taste authentically Indian.

 

Garam masala

 

2 tablespoons cumin seeds

2 tablespoons coriander seeds

2 tablespoons cardamom seeds

2 tablespoons black peppercorns

1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon, broken up

1 teaspoon whole cloves

1 teaspoon grated nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon saffron (optional)

 

Toast cumin, coriander, cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon, and cloves in a

dry heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until

they turn several shades darker and give off a sweet smoky aroma, about

10 minutes. Do not raise the heat to quicken the process, or the spices

will brown prematurely, leaving the insides undercooked and the outsides

overcooked. Cool completely.

 

 

Transfer the mixture to a spice mill or coffee grinder and grind to a

powder. Stir in the nutmeg and saffron. Use immediately or store in an

airtight container in a cool, dry place.

 

 

This spice blend is an essential ingredient in many Indian dishes.

 

 

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Hey y'all,

 

Seems to me to be reason enough to travel next year. ;-)

 

China for Steamed Ginger Salmon

Japan for Soba in Broth with Tofu

Turkey for Bulgur and Walnut Salad

Russia for Winter Borscht with Brisket

Spain for Salt-Baked Bass (Also in Turkey - break salt with a hammer)

France for Apricot and Almond Souffles

Morocco for Seven-Vegetable Couscous

India for Yellow Lentil Dal with Basmati Rice

* Vietnam for Shrimp and Chicken Summer Rolls .. another version of this

is perhaps my favorite food on the planet .. add crab meat and spices

I'm not familiar with .. then its called Chi Gao. They are dipped in

fish water (called Nuoc Mam) .. and larp'in gud .. Saigon Restaurant

outside the gate at Ft. Bragg, NC serves great ones.

 

 

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