CONTENTS
The Café Spice Story
A Few Simple Techniques
Some Helpful Tools and Tips
An Introduction to Indian Ingredients
CHAPTER 1 THE BASICS
Café Spice Garam Masala
Chaat Masala
Ginger-Garlic Paste
Indian Curry Basics and Tips
CHAPTER 2 CHUTNEYS AND ACCOMPANIMENTS
Spiced Pear Chutney
Mint Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Peanut and Garlic Chutney
Spinach and Tomato Raita
Green Pea Relish
Lentil and Sprout Relish
Pumpkin Pickle
South Indian Cabbage Slaw
CHAPTER 3 STARTERS AND SALADS
Veggie Sloppy Joe
Goan Fish Cakes
Vegetable Wrap
Stuffed Lamb Fritters
Crab and Coconut Salad
Shrimp Stuffed Pappadum
Chopped Vegetable Salad
Sweet Potato and Sprout Salad
Chickpea, Mango, and Watercress Salad
Potato and Pea Samosas
CHAPTER 4 SOUPS AND DALS
Green Pea Soup
Red Kidney Bean Dal
Lentil and Spinach Soup
Cauliflower and Curry Soup
Chickpea Curry with Sweet Potato
South Indian Lentils and Vegetables
Buttery Black Lentils
Black-Eyed Pea Curry
Homestyle Dal with Pumpkin
CHAPTER 5 VEGETABLES AND CHEESE
Pan-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Coconut
Fresh Pineapple Curry
Kerala-Style Mixed Vegetable Curry
Spicy Long Beans and Potato Stir-Fry
Scrambled Paneer with Chilies
Baby Corn and Green Beans
Smoky Fire-Roasted Eggplant
Okra Masala
Stir-Fried Spinach and Red Chard
Paneer Cheese
Paneer with Creamed Spinach
CHAPTER 6 FISH AND SEAFOOD
Bombay Green Fish
Spiced Crab Cakes
Shrimp and Mango Curry
Grilled Tandoori Fish
Scallops with Coconut and Ginger Curry
Lobster Kadhai
Bengali Fish Curry
Goan-Style Mackerel
Pan-Fried Crispy Fish
Pan-Fried Snapper
CHAPTER 7 POULTRY AND MEAT
Kerala-Style Chicken Stew
Omelet Curry
Mom’s Chicken Curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori Spiced Roasted Chicken
Curried Chicken Meatball 1
Easy Lamb Curry
Lamb and Spinach
Lamb Shank Korma
Dried Bombay Beef
Pork Vindaloo
CHAPTER 8 BREADS, RICE AND GRAINS
Coconut Rice
Lemon Rice with Peanuts
Tomato and Curry Leaf Quinoa
Wild Mushroom and Spinach Rice
Brown Basmati Rice
Simple Rice Pilaf
Naan Bread
Whole Wheat Griddle Bread
Semolina and Whole Wheat Dosai with Spiced Potatoes
Fried Puffed Bread
CHAPTER 9 DESSERTS AND DRINKS
Creamy Rice Pudding
Milk Dumplings in Saffron Syrup
Coconut Fudge
Chilled Mango Cooler
Lassi
Carrot Pudding with Nuts
Steamed Yogurt Pudding
Tender Coconut Cooler
Tamarind Cooler
The Perfect Chai
Shopping Guide
Index
Acknowledgments
THE CAFÉ SPICE STORY
Far from the land of its birth and the influences that shaped it, Indian food is now a five billion dollar industry in the West and growing rapidly. Westerners’ exposure to Indian cuisine has come a long way since the early days of inexpensive curry houses. Since then, more professional Indians have settled overseas, and non-Indians have had the opportunity to travel to India and discover the authentic and diverse flavors