Flavours of Latin America (II)
CHICKEN EMPANADAS Chicken empanadas are popular across Latin America, with each country offering its own variation. These baked empanadas are filled with a savoury chicken sofrito...
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Chicken Tikka Masala
Naan- Festival Bread
Mint Raita- Cucumber Yoghurt
Palak Paneer - Cottage Cheese and Spinach Curry
Authentic Spiced Basmati Rice
For 1 set of recipes | Per pair
INGREDIENTS
• 25g ginger, peeled and sliced
• 12g canola oil
METHOD
π± Garlic Paste
For 1 set of recipes | Per pair
INGREDIENTS
• 30g garlic, peeled
• 15g canola oil
METHOD
Make 128g enough for the class 20 pax
INGREDIENTS
• 30g cumin seed
• 35g coriander seed
• 2g (4 pc) dried bay leaves
• 17g green cardamom
• 12g cloves
• 10g black peppercorns
• 8g cinnamon
• 4g nutmeg
• 4g star anise
• 4g black cardamom
• 3 pcs mace
METHOD
This classic Indian flatbread is traditionally served at festivals or special occasions. It is rich, fluffy and is an indispensable mop for curry and sauces. If you have a pizza stone at home, try cooking this bread on the top rack of your oven using the grill setting.
Serves: Makes 4 pieces
Total time: 1.5 hours
Active time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
• 185g plain flour
• 100ml milk (room temperature)
• 15ml ghee
• 15ml greek yoghurt
• ¾ tsp yeast
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar
To serve
• Ghee
• Sea salt
For garlic naan
• 1/2 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp chopped coriander
METHOD
This Chicken Tikka Masala builds layers of flavor through two stages: marinated and grilled chicken, and a deeply aromatic makhani gravy made from scratch using fresh tomatoes and classic North Indian aromatics. Cream, kasuri methi, and coriander stalks round out the dish with restaurant-level richness and depth.
Serves: 2
Total Time: 4.5 hours
Active Time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Chicken Marinade
Step 1
• 2 chicken thighs (300g), cut into 3x3cm pieces
• 2 tbsp yoghurt
• ¼ lemon, juiced
• ¼ tsp salt
Step 2
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ lemon, juiced
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• ½ tsp ground cumin
Makhani Gravy Base
• 2 medium tomatoes (about 300g), diced
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tbsp cream
• 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 4–5 coriander stalks, chopped
• 30g butter
• 40ml water
Tomato Masala (Finishing Sauce)
• 3 tbsp ghee
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• ½ tsp sugar
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 1 dried red chilli, torn in half
• ½ green chilli, diced
• ¼ tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ¼ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 2 tbsp cream
To Garnish
• 2x2x2cm ginger, thinly sliced
• 2 sprigs coriander, chopped
METHOD
This fragrant and subtle rice is elevated by a distinct blend of spices.
Preparation time: 5
Execution time: 20
Serves: 12
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
This creamy and nutritious curry is packed with iron, vitamin A and vitamin K. The spinach and tomato melt into a luscious gravy blanketing chewy cubes of cheese curd.
Serves: 2
Active time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Tomato-spinach masala:
Spinach Makhani
Whole spices:
Ground Spices:
To garnish:
METHOD
This refreshing and cooling condiment pairs excellently with the rich and fiery curries of North Indian cuisine.
Active time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: Makes 400ml
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
Take a trip down the trail of spices. The nuanced and complex curries of North India are renown globally for their...
Duration 3 Hours
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