Tasty Cooking Recipes
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India Cooking Recipes
The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, goes back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab incursions starting in the 8th century and Turkish in 12th were followed by European traders beginning in the late 15th century. By the 19th century, Britain had assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. Nonviolent resistance to British colonialism under Mohandas GANDHI and Jawaharlal NEHRU led to independence in 1947. The subcontinent was divided into the secular state of India and the smaller Muslim state of Pakistan. A third war between the two countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. Fundamental concerns in India include the ongoing dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, massive overpopulation, environmental degradation, extensive poverty, and ethnic and religious strife, all this despite impressive gains in economic investment and output.

India is slightly more than one-third the size of the US. The climate varies from tropical monsoon in the south to temperate in the north.

Cooking Recipes

Samoosa's - Side Dish

Cooking Recipes Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ¼ teaspoons whole cumin seeds
½ teaspoon whole coriander seeds
1 hot green chilli, minced
1 piece fresh ginger, about 1/2-inch cube, minced
1 medium onion, diced
4 medium red potatoes, cooked, diced
¾ cup peas
½ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
8-10 egg roll wrappers
Oil for deep-frying

Cooking Recipes Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the cumin and coriander; cook until they are fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the chilli and ginger; cook 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add potatoes, peas and salt; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add cilantro. Filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before using.
Spoon filling onto bottom half of egg roll wrappers, using about 1/3 cup filling for each. Fold over and trim into half-moons.
Moisten fingers with water; pinch closed. Heat several inches of oil to 375 degrees in a deep saucepan. Fry turnovers, several at a time, until they are crisp and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve at once.


Tandoori-Style Chicken - Main

Cooking Recipes Ingredients:
1/2 c plain yoghurt
1/2 c lemon juice (2 lemons)
1 small onion, grated
3 large cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground ginger
1 chicken, cut up or 2 split game hens

Cooking Recipes Directions
Mix all ingredients together in a glass dish or plastic bag. Close tight and refrigerate, turning occasionally, 4 hours or overnight. Place chicken, skin side up 5-7 inches from medium hot coals. Grill 50-60 minutes or until done. Turn every 10-15 minutes.