Baigan Bharta

Baigan Bharta

Eggplant
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. eggplant cooked and mashed
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. green chili finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • Fresh cilantro/coriander leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the eggplant in the microwave or oven until tender.
  • If using a microwave, pierce the eggplant with a fork and cook on high for about 5-7 minutes, or until soft.
  • If using an oven, roast the eggplant at 400°F (200°C) for about 25-30 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
  • Once cooked, allow it to cool slightly, then peel off the skin and mash the flesh well.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add finely chopped onions to the hot oil.
  • Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they turn translucent.
  • Add finely chopped tomatoes and green chili to the pan.
  • Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
  • Stir in the mashed eggplant to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato mixture.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the flavors blend together and the eggplant is heated through.
  • Once the dish is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves before serving.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Eggplant (Baigan Bharta) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 80 kcal | koolhydraten: 15 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 3 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Main Course
Cuisine; India

Chole Masale

Chole Masale

Chickpea Curry
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pureed onion and tomato, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
  • Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato mixture and cook for another minute.
  • Add cooked potato cubes and canned chickpeas to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cover the pan and let the chickpea curry cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors blend together and the potatoes are heated through.
  • Once the curry is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves before serving.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Chickpea Curry with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 200 kcal | koolhydraten: 30 g | Eiwitten: 7 g | Vet: 5 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Savory Forest Blend Curry

Savory Forest Blend Curry

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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:15 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a small non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions, sliced tomatoes, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent.
  • Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder.
  • Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
  • Add whole button mushrooms and cooked potato cubes to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onion-tomato mixture.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cover the pan and let the mushrooms and potatoes cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and cooked through.
  • Once the mushrooms are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve hot as a main course, garnished with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves if desired.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Mushroom Curry with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 150 kcal | koolhydraten: 20 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 7 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Mixed Vegetable Curry

Mixed Vegetable Curry

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Preparation 8 minutes
Preparation time:25 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onions start to soften.
  • Add tomatoes and baby potatoes to the pan.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down and the potatoes begin to soften.
  • Add cauliflower florets and chickpeas to the pan.
  • Mix well with the onions, tomatoes, and potatoes.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Cover the pan and let the vegetables cook for about 15 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  • Once the vegetables are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Mixed Vegetable Curry with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 200 kcal | koolhydraten: 30 g | Eiwitten: 8 g | Vet: 5 g | Suiker: 6 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Indian Cabbage, Carrots & Potatoes

Indian Cabbage, Carrots & Potatoes

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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add mustard seeds and ground mustard to the hot oil.
  • Fry for about half a minute until the mustard seeds start to splutter.
  • Add shredded carrots and chopped cilantro/coriander leaves to the pan.
  • Mix well with the mustard seeds and ground mustard.
  • Add shredded cabbage to the pan and mix everything together.
  • Cover the pan and let the vegetables cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender.
  • After 15 minutes, add the cooked potatoes to the pan along with lemon juice, chili powder, and salt.
  • Mix everything well and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the flavors blend together and the vegetables are thoroughly cooked.
  • Once the dish is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve hot as a main course, garnished with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Indian Cabbage, Carrots & Potatoes dish with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 200 kcal | koolhydraten: 30 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 8 g | Suiker: 8 g
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Course; Main Course
Cuisine; India

Indian Cabbage & Mashed Potato Curry

Indian Cabbage & Mashed Potato Curry

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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:30 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add cumin seeds and ginger paste to the hot oil.
  • Fry for about half a minute until the cumin seeds start to sizzle.
  • Add shredded cabbage to the pan and mix well with the cumin seeds and ginger paste.
  • Cover the pan and let the cabbage cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes tender.
  • After 15 minutes, add the mashed potatoes to the pan along with turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt.
  • Mix everything well and continue to cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors blend together and the cabbage and potatoes are thoroughly cooked.
  • Once the curry is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve hot as a main dish or as a side with rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Indian Cabbage & Mashed Potato Curry with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 200 kcal | koolhydraten: 30 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 8 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Indian Cabbage & Potato Curry

Indian Cabbage & Potato Curry

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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
  • Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
  • Stir in cumin seeds and coriander powder.
  • Cook for another minute to allow the spices to release their flavors.
  • Add cooked potato cubes, shredded cabbage, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt to the pan.
  • Pour in half a cup of lukewarm water and mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and let the curry simmer for about 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender but not overcooked.
  • Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • Once the cabbage is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish the curry with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves before serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve hot with rice or Indian flatbread.
Wine Advice:
While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Indian Cabbage & Potato Curry with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Simple Cauliflower & Mashed Potato Curry

Simple Cauliflower & Mashed Potato Curry

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Preparation 5 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over low heat.
  • Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and fry for a couple of minutes until they release their aroma.
  • Stir in ginger paste and cook for another minute.
  • Add mashed potato, cauliflower florets, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt to the pan.
  • Pour in half a cup of lukewarm water and mix well to combine all the ingredients.
  • Cook the curry on medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and cooked through.
  • Once the cauliflower is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve hot with rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Simple Cauliflower & Mashed Potato Curry with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.

Nutrition values

Calories: 150 kcal | koolhydraten: 25 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 5 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Alu Gobi

Alu Gobi

Indian Cauliflower & Potato Curry
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions, ginger paste, garlic paste, and chopped cilantro/coriander leaves to the pan.
  • Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
  • Stir in cumin powder and coriander powder.
  • Cook for another minute to allow the spices to release their flavors.
  • Add cooked potato cubes, cauliflower florets, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt to the pan.
  • Pour in half a cup of lukewarm water and mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and let the curry simmer for about 15 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but not overcooked.
  • Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • Once the cauliflower is cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Garnish the curry with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves before serving.
  • Serve hot with rice or Indian flatbread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this Indian Cauliflower & Potato Curry with a crisp and refreshing Indian lager beer or a chilled glass of mango lassi for a traditional accompaniment.

Nutrition values

Calories: 150 kcal | koolhydraten: 25 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 5 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Curry / Main Course
Cuisine; India

Spanish Fish Rolls with Pine Nuts and Cheese

Spanish Fish Rolls with Pine Nuts and Cheese

Merluza Rellena de Piñones y Queso
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Preparation 10 minutes
Preparation time:15 minutes
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Equipment

  • Shallow earthenware casserole dish or Dutch oven
  • Brush for oil
  • Small bowl or cup for lemon juice mixture

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Brush a shallow earthenware casserole dish or Dutch oven with oil.
  • Brush both sides of each fish fillet with olive oil and season with salt.
  • Sprinkle one side of each fish fillet with 2 tablespoons each of ground pine nuts, grated cheese, bread crumbs, and chopped parsley.
  • Roll up each fish fillet tightly, starting from the wider end, and place them seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Brush the tops of the fish rolls with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon each of ground pine nuts, grated cheese, bread crumbs, and chopped parsley.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the topping is golden brown.
  • Once baked, cut the fish rolls into 1-inch slices and arrange them on their sides in the casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl or cup, mix the lemon juice with a pinch of sugar, then drizzle this mixture over the fish rolls.
  • Serve hot directly from the dish, or transfer to a platter.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this Spanish Fish Rolls with Pine Nuts and Cheese with a light and crisp Spanish white wine such as Albariño or Verdejo. These wines will complement the delicate flavors of the fish and enhance the richness of the cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition values

Calories: 300 kcal | koolhydraten: 6 g | Eiwitten: 25 g | Vet: 20 g | Suiker: 1 g
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Course; Fish / Main Course
Cuisine; European / Spain