Seared Scallops with Tamarind Chutney

Ingredients: 2 lb sea scallops 3 tbsp oil 1 tbsp hari mirch masala ¼ tsp brown sugar ¼ cup chopped green onion Directions: Wash and pat dry the scallops. Mix hari mirch masala with 2 tsp water and brown sugar to make a paste. In a bowl, combine scallops with the paste...

Hari Mirch Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lb chicken (cut quarters into 2 pieces) 3 tbsp oil 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (or 1 tbsp garlic powder) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tbsp hari mirch masala 2 serrano peppers, chopped 1 cup water ½ cup fresh cilantro 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp 13-spice...

Fried Fish

Ingredients: 2 lb catfish nuggets or fillet (or any fish of your choice) ¼ cup chicken pakora mix (more if needed) 3 tbsp lemon juice Oil for frying Directions: Clean, wash, and drain the fish. Pat dry. Mix lemon juice into the fish. Coat fish fillets with pakora mix...

Pepper Pakora

Ingredients: 10 shishito peppers (mild) or 8 sweet peppers or 6 Anaheim peppers (medium to hot) ½ cup chicken pakora spice blend (more if needed) Water for batter Oil for frying ⅓ cup toasted and coarsely ground sesame seed powder 2 tbsp toasted and coarsely ground...

Veggie Pakora

Ingredients: 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 serrano pepper, slit and sliced 1 green onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, cut into ½” pieces ½ to ¾ cup chicken pakora mix ½ tsp baking powder Water for mixing Oil for frying Directions: Prepare and mix the...

Chicken Tender Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 lb chicken tenders 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste ⅓ cup chicken pakora spice blend Oil for frying Directions: Clean, wash, and dry the chicken. Marinate with ginger and garlic paste. Coat chicken pieces with the chicken pakora spices and let sit for 15...

Fried Chicken Pakora

Ingredients: 2 lb chicken, cut into 2” strips ¼ cup chicken pakora masala 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste ½ cup chopped cilantro (optional) 4 green chilis (optional) ½ small onion (optional) Water for mixing Oil for frying Directions: Clean and...

Eggplant Salad

Ingredients: 4 Japanese eggplants, cut diagonally 3 tbsp eggplant masala ½ cup oil (for frying) 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ tsp salt (for sauce) 2 tsp tamarind paste ½ tsp brown sugar or coconut sugar ½ cup finely chopped cilantro ½ cup shredded carrots 1 tsp salt (for...

Fried Eggplant

Ingredients: 4 tbsp baigan masala 2 medium eggplants (1.5 lb), sliced thinly 1 cup gram flour Oil for frying 1 tsp salt (for soaking) Water (for soaking) Directions: Mix salt in water and soak the eggplant slices for 20 minutes. Combine gram flour and baigan masala,...

Stuffed Indian Eggplant

Ingredients: 5-6 small Indian eggplants 3 tbsp roasted, finely ground peanuts 3 tbsp baigan masala (plus 2 tbsp for gravy) 1 small can tomato sauce (or puree from 2 medium tomatoes) 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves 1 medium onion, diced ¼ cup oil ½ cup chopped cilantro 1...