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haha i have quite a few to add :3 i love to cook so here's a few recipes for you guys

ALOO METHI

serves 2

.450g/1lb potatoes
.1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (can use fresh)
.3 tbsp ghee (you can just use 3 tbsp of normal butter)
.1/2 tsp ground turmeric
.1 tsp ground cumin
.1/2 tsp chilli powder
.1 tsp salt

1. wash the potatos and then peel and cut them into 2cm/ 3/4 in cubes.

2. if you are using fresh fenugreek, remove the tough lower stalk, wash the leaves thoroughly and chop finely. if you are using dried fenugreek, soak it in water for about 20-25 minutes, gently squeeze the water out and chop the leaves.
remove any tough stalks.

3. heat the ghee(butter) in a large frying pan. Add the potatoes and, stirring constantly, fry for about 3-4 minutes.

4. add the turmeric, cumin, chilli and salt and mix with the potatoes and cook for a further minute.

5. add the fenugreek leaves and mix with the potatoes. lower the heat, cover and, stirring occasionally, cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Add 1-2 tbsp of water if you need it.

KHUMBI, ALOO AUR PYAZ

serves 2

. 5 tbsp oil
. 1 large potato, diced into 2cm/ 3/4 in pieces
. 4 cardamoms
. 4cm/ 1 1/2 of a cinnamon stick
. 2 bay leaves
. 1 large onion, finely sliced
. 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
. 2cm/ 3/4 in ginger, grated
. 1 tsp ground turmeric
. 1/2 tsp chilli powder
. 1/2 tsp salt
. a big pinch of sugar
. 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
. 225g/8 oz mushrooms, quartered

1. heat the oil in a karai(pan) over a medium high heat. Add the potatoes and fry for 2-3 minutes until light golden in colour. Remove the potatoes and set aside.

2. to the same oil add the cardamoms, cinnamon and bay leaves and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

3. add the onions, garlic and ginger and fry for 4-5 minutes until soft and golden.

4. add the turmeric, chilli, salt, sugar and vinegar and fry, stirring continuously, for another minute.

5. add the mushrooms and potatoes to the spice mixture and mix thoroughly.

6. lower the heat to medium, cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

TAMATAR AUR MURGHI

serves 4

. 150g/5 oz ghee(or butter)
. 2 onions, chopped
. 3 cloves garlic, crushed
. 15.g/ 1/2 oz fresh ginger, finely grated
. 1 gren chilli, chopped
. cardamom seeds from 2 pods, crushed
. 3 cloves
. 2.5cm of a cinnamon stick
. 1 bay leaf
. 225 g/ 8 oz tomatoes, peeled and chopped.
. 1/2 tsp turmeric
. 1/2 tsp chilli powder
. 1/2 paprika
. 1 tbsp ground coriander
. 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
. 3 lb of diced chicken
. 900ml / 1 1/2 pt boiling water
. 225g/ 8oz potatoes, peeled and diced
. 1/4 tsp ground pepper
. 1/4 tsp saffron
. salt
. leaves from 2 sprigs of coriander

1. heat the butter or ghee in a pan, add the onion, garlic, ginger, green chilli, cardamom seeds, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf and fry until the onion is golden.

2. add the tomato and continue to cook, squashing it under the back of a wooden spoon to make a paste.

3. add the turmeric, chilli powder, paprika, ground coriander and fennel seeds and fry until the runs clear out of the spices.

4. add the chicken pieces and fry for 5 minutes, then pour on the boiling water, add the potato and cook over a low heat, covered, for 1 hour, until the chicken and potato are done and the sauce has thickened.
5. sprinkle on the pepper, saffron, salt and coriander leaves

NIMBOWALA CHAWAL

serves 4

. 275-350g /10-12 oz cooked basmati rice
. 2 tbsp lemon juice
. 1/4 tsp asafoetida
. 1/2 tsp tur,eric
. salt
. 2 tbsp oil
. 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
. 1 tsp polished split black lentils (up to you)
. 6 curry leaves
. 2 tbsp split gram, soaked in water for 20 minutes then drained (Gram is chickpeas)
. 15g/ 1/2 oz fresh ginger, finely grated
. 1 green chilli, chopped

1. mix the rice with the lemon juice, asafoetida, turmeric and salt to taste

2. heat the oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds, lentils, split gram and fry until all the mustard seeds have popped.

3. add the ginger, green chilli and rice and heat through, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until hot.

4. add extra salt to taste.

i have loads more i'll probably add over time but its time to get me and the partner's dinner down before he starts chewing on the furniture