Curried Almond And Poppy Seed Potatoes Food

MUSHROOMS IN ALMOND-POPPY SEED CURRY

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, whirl together the onion, ginger, garlic, chilies, almonds, poppy seeds and garam masala until you get a smooth consistency.
• Heat oil and add cinnamon and cardamom and cook a minute.
• Add the onion paste from above and cook until it browns.
• Add the coriander, nutmeg and salt and stir well.
• Reduce heat and add yogurt gradually, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling.
• Stir in mushrooms, add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the sauce thickens (add more water if needed to adjust the consistency to your liking).
• Sprinkle some cilantro and serve.

CURRIED CUMIN POTATOES

Steps:

• Place whole potatoes into a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until just tender. Drain, and cut potatoes into quarters. Set aside to keep warm.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute the cumin, turmeric, and curry powder for 1 minute. Add potatoes, and saute until toasted. Toss potatoes with sea salt, pepper and fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

CURRIED ALMOND AND POPPY SEED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. In a small food processor, process together the ginger, garlic, cashews, and poppy seeds, adding about 2 tablespoons water to make a paste. Mix in the garam masala and transfer to a bowl.2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds and red chili peppers they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the potatoes, turmeric, and salt and stir until golden, 5 to7 minutes.3. Add the ginger-poppy seed paste and continue to stir over medium-low heat until traces of oil are visible on the sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the yogurt, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling.4. Add the water, cover the pan, and cook over medium-high heat until the potatoes are soft and the sauce is thick, about 10 minutes. Add the cream or coconut milk, if using, and simmer another 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, lightly stir n the cardamom seeds, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

MUSHROOMS IN ALMOND AND POPPY SEED SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, process together the onion, ginger, garlic, green chili peppers, almonds, poppy seeds, and garam masala to make a smooth paste.2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat, add the cinnamon and cardamom pods, and cook, stirring, a few seconds. Add the processed onion paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until medium to well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the coriander, nutmeg, and salt, and stir a few seconds.3. Add the yogurt, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling, then mix in the mushrooms and stir until the release their juices, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the water and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce becomes thick and creamy, about 10 minutes. (Add more water, if needed.) Mix in the cilantro and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the black pepper on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

POPPY SEED-ALMOND COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream sugar and margarine at medium speed of a mixer until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
• Add corn syrup, extract, egg, and egg white; beat well.
• Combine flour, poppy seeds, and baking soda; stir.
• Add to creamed mixture, beating well.
• Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; let cool on pans 1 minute.
• Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.

POTATOES WITH ROASTED POPPY SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat a pan on medium heat, add poppy seeds and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Carefully roast them until they are just a shade darker.
• Remove from pan and cool.
• In same pan, heat oil and add the mustard, fennel, cumin and onion seeds.
• When they turn color, add the chillies and allow them to just blacken (but not burn, as that would impart a bitter taste).
• Stir in the turmeric powder and immediately potatoes and salt.
• Stir thoroughly and add the warm water (you may need to add more, but start with small quantities and add as you go along).
• Cover and reduce to low heat.
• Cook for a further 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
• Grind the cooled poppy seeds using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.
• Stir the ground seeds into the potatoes - it will form a thickish paste which will adhere to the potatoes.
• Continue to stir under medium heat if there is too much water, until you reach the desired dry-ish consistency.
• Goes well with pooris or chapatis.