- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon asafetida
- 2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in small cubes
- 1/4 cup low-fat, plain yogurt
- 1 cup cubed ripe papaya
Add the chicken and cook until almost done, about 8 minutes. Stir in the yogurt and cook until chicken is fully done, another 2 minutes. Add papaya chunks, and remove from heat. Serve over rice or with naan.
Tandoori Quesadillas
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/4 cup tandoori paste
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 6 large whole wheat tortillas
- 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Preheat the oven to 400° F. Place one tortilla on a baking sheet and spread one-third of the chicken mixture on it, spreading it evenly over the entire tortilla. Sprinkle 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over the top and cover it with another tortilla. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Cut into 6 wedges and serve with any kind of chutney.
Red Pepper Soup with Toasted Cumin Seeds
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 teaspoon asafetida
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
- 1 pound red bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup organic vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Remove from the heat and place the mixture in a blender. Process until completely smooth. Serve in individual bowls, topping each serving with 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese.
Excerpted from Everyday Indian: 100 Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Recipes by Bal Arneson. Now available at amazon.com.