Tandoori home cooking : over 70 classic Indian tandoori recipes to cook at home

__Tandoori Home Cooking__ is an approachable, vibrant and flavorful celebration of Indian Tandoori cooking. Cooking in a tandoor (clay oven) is a technique that dates back to the Bronze Age, and traditionally has always been about bringing the flavor from the clay oven to the vegetables, meats and fresh breads cooked in it. Communal kitchens have centred around the Tandoor for generations across the northern frontier of India, making their way through the Indian subcontinent, and always providing warmth, good food and flavor. In __Tandoori Home Cooking__ , Maunika Gowardhan, bestselling author of Thali, takes you on a tour to share an explosion of tandoori flavors, spices, recipes and culinary heritage found across the streets and restaurants of India, with dishes that can be made in conventional ovens and grills in your home all year round. From Aslam Butter Chicken and Zafrani Paneer Tikka, along with Apple, Beet and Mooli Salad and Garlic and Ghee Naan, to Mango and Pistachio Kulfi and Jal Jeera, there is a dynamic selection of classic recipes, all of which can easily be created at home. With meal planners to guide you on what dishes can be paired together, __Tandoori Home Cooking__ arms home cooks with everything you need to bring tandoori cooking into your own home. About the Author **Maunika Gowardhan** is an Indian chef and author. Born and raised in Mumbai, India she is now based in the UK. She regularly contributes to a number of publications including, BBC Olive Magazine, BBC Food, Sunday Times, Telegraph and is the contributing editor for Vogue India where she shares all the latest on the global Indian food scene. Cover Page Jacket Dedication Title Page Table of Contents Introduction THE HISTORY OF THE TANDOOR TANDOORI COOKING AT HOME THE SECRET TO A GOOD MARINADE SPICES AND SPICE BLENDS DHUNGAR CHUTNEYS CREATING YOUR TANDOORI MEAL Essential Ingredients Asafoetida (Hing) Black Salt (Kala Namak) Chaat Masala Curry Leaves (Karipatta) Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi) Dried Mango Powder (Amchoor) Dried Pomegranate Powder (Anardana) Garam Masala Green Cardamom (Elaichi / Velchi) Kashmiri Chilli Powder Meat Tenderizer Powder Mustard Oil Paneer Shredded Coconut Tamarind Paste CHICKEN Creamy Chicken Skewers with Green Chilli & Coriander Tandoori Chicken Tikka Sesame-Coated Chicken Skewers with Green Chilli & Black Pepper Chicken Skewers Marinated in Fenugreek, Turmeric & Garlic Spiced Chicken Skewers with Pickling Spices, Mustard & Chilli Spiced Green Chicken Skewers with Mint, Coriander & Chilli Spiced Butter Chicken with Garlic, Chilli & Chaat Masala Tandoori Chicken Wings with Tamarind & Chilli Saffron-Spiced Whole Roast Chicken Whole Roast Chicken Cooked in Yoghurt with Mustard & Garam Masala Whole Roast Chicken Stuffed with Mince, Cashews, Raisins, Green Chillies & Boiled Eggs LAMB Spicy Lamb Chops Marinated in Garlic, Chilli & Garam Masala Tandoori Lamb Chops with Yoghurt, Chilli & Nutmeg Spiced Lamb Cutlets with Spinach, Ginger, Chilli & Chaat Masala Stir-Fried Lamb with Garlic Green Chilli & Garam Masala Fried Lamb Kebabs with Green Chilli, Coriander & Dried Pomegranate Lamb Kebabs with Cardamom, Chilli & Mint Spiced Lamb Skewers with Black Pepper, Cumin & Dried Mango Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb with Ginger, Cardamom, Cloves & Saffron FISH & SEAFOOD Salmon Tikka Skewers Marinated in Green Chilli, Basil & Coriander Tandoori Masala Fish Tandoori Fish Tikka with Turmeric, Carom Seeds & Chaat Masala Whole Roasted Sea Bream with Black Pepper, Curry Leaves, Tamarind & Chilli Ginger-Marinated King Prawns with Turmeric, Mustard & Chilli Spicy Goan Prawns with Garlic, Chilli & Tamarind VEGETARIAN Spicy Potato & Fig Cakes with Chilli, Mint & Coriander Potato, Paneer & Sweetcorn Kebabs Buttermilk Tandoori Potatoes with Green Chilli, Cumin & Chaat Masala Aubergine Tikkas in Creamy Yoghurt, Mustard, Chilli & Ginger Chargrilled Corn-on-the-Cob with Chilli & Lime Butter Whole Roasted Cauliflower in a Creamy Coconut & Chilli Sauce Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Spicy Potatoes, Chilli & Dried Mango Sweet Potato Chaat with Tamarind Chutney, Pickled Onions & Sev Tandoori Spiced Jackfruit with Garlic, Chilli & Coriander Spiced Yoghurt & Paneer Kebabs with Chilli, Ginger & Garam Masala Saffron-Infused Paneer with Chilli, Ginger and Yoghurt Paneer Skewers Stuffed with Mint & Coriander Chutney BREADS Garlic & Ghee Naan Gram Flour Flatbread with Turmeric, Coriander & Carom Seeds Quick Tawa Roti Spiced Flatbread with Kashmiri Chilli & Carom Seeds Crispy Fried Flatbread Stuffed with Spicy Lamb, Chilli & Coriander Mint Paratha with Chilli, Cumin & Chaat Masala Millet Flatbread with Chilli, Fenugreek, Carom Seeds & Sesame Seeds Saffron-Infused Milk Bread with Cardamom & Rose Water Flatbread Stuffed with Grated Paneer, Green Chilli, Ginger & Mint CONDIMENTS Roasted Tomato Chutney Apple & Ginger Chutney Mango & Chilli Chutney Sweet & Spicy Lemon Pickle Spicy Coconut & Cashew Chutney Spicy Green Chilli Chutney Sesame & Chilli Chutney Tangy Tamarind Chutney Mustard Chutney Coconut & Cucumber Yoghurt with Chilli, Mustard Seeds & Curry Leaves Spiced Potato Raita with Cumin & Chilli Mint Raita Tangy Chilli & Coriander Dipping Sauce Grilled Lemons Spiced Pickled Red Onions Pickled Whole Chillies Smoked Butter SIDES & SALADS Broccoli, Cashew Nut & Coconut Stir Fry Sweetcorn Stir Fry with Green Chilli, Ginger & Turmeric Chargrilled Green Beans with Roasted Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Chilli & Lemon Roasted Carrots Glazed with Chilli-Mango Chutney Red Onion, Tomato & Tamarind Chutney South Indian-Style Green Mango, Carrot & Cucumber Salad Tangy Cucumber & Tomato Salad Spiced Cabbage Salad with Chilli, Curry Leaves, Turmeric & Lime Spiced Orange Salad with Green Chilli & Coriander Apple, Beetroot & Mooli Salad DESSERTS Creamy Mango Yoghurt with Cardamom & Saffron Caramelized Fruit with White Chocolate & Cardamom Cream No-Churn Rose & Cardamom Ice Cream Mango & Pistachio Kulfi Fresh Fruit Cassata DRINKS Ice-Cream Float with Jelly, Chia Seeds, Noodles & Crushed Pistachios Chilled Almond Milk Infused with Fennel, Cardamom & Rose Indian Spiced Lemonade Spiced Tamarind Drink with Mint, Coriander, Ginger & Chilli Sour Mango Slushie MENU PLANS VEGETARIAN FEAST Whole Roasted Cauliflower in a Creamy Coconut & Chilli Sauce Roasted Carrots Glazed with Chilli-Mango Chutney Broccoli, Cashew Nut & Coconut Stir Fry Spicy Coconut & Cashew Chutney Garlic & Ghee Naan VEGAN FEAST Green Bell Peppers Stuffed with Spicy Potatoes, Chilli & Dried Mango Aubergine Tikkas in Creamy Yoghurt, Mustard, Chilli & Ginger Sweetcorn Stir Fry with Green Chilli, Ginger & Turmeric Chargrilled Green Beans with Roasted Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Chilli & Lemon Roasted Tomato Chutney Quick Tawa Roti MEAT FEAST Tandoori Chicken Tikka Stir-Fried Lamb with Garlic, Green Chilli & Garam Masala Lamb Kebabs with Cardamom, Chilli & Mint Spicy Green Chilli Chutney Spiced Flatbreads with Kashmiri Chilli & Carom Seeds Spiced Tamarind Drink with Mint, Coriander, Ginger & Chilli Acknowledgements To my Mumbai team... Tandoori Home Cooking is an approachable, vibrant and flavourful celebration of Indian tandoori cooking. Cooking in a tandoor (clay oven) is a technique that dates back to the Bronze Age, and traditionally has always been about bringing the flavour from the clay oven to the vegetables, meats and fresh breads cooked in it. Communal kitchens have centred around the tandoor for generations across the northern frontier of India, making their way through the Indian subcontinent, and always providing warmth, good food and flavour. In Tandoori Home Cooking , Maunika Gowardhan, bestselling author of Thali , takes you on a tour to share an explosion of tandoori flavours, spices, recipes and culinary heritage found across the streets and restaurants of India, with dishes that can be made in conventional ovens and grills in your home all year round. From Aslam Butter Chicken and Zafrani Paneer Tikka, along with Apple, Beetroot and Mooli Salad and Garlic and Ghee Naan, to Mango and Pistachio Kulfi and Jal Jeera, there is a dynamic selection of classic recipes, all of which can easily be created at home. With meal planners to guide you on what dishes can be paired together, Tandoori Home Cooking arms home cooks with everything you need to bring tandoori cooking into your own home. "Cooking in a tandoor (clay oven) is a technique that dates back to the Bronze Age, and traditionally has always been about bringing the flavor from the clay oven to the vegetables, meats and fresh breads cooked in it. Communal kitchens have centred around the Tandoor for generations across the northern frontier of India, making their way through the Indian subcontinent, and always providing warmth, good food and flavor. In Tandoori Home Cooking, Maunika Gowardhan, bestselling author of Thali, takes you on a tour to share an explosion of tandoori flavors, spices, recipes and culinary heritage found across the streets and restaurants of India, with dishes that can be made in conventional ovens and grills in your home all year round. From Aslam Butter Chicken and Zafrani Paneer Tikka, along with Apple, Beet and Mooli Salad and Garlic and Ghee Naan, to Mango and Pistachio Kulfi and Jal Jeera, there is a dynamic selection of classic recipes, all of which can easily be created at home. With meal planners to guide you on what dishes can be paired together, Tandoori Home Cooking arms home cooks with everything you need to bring tandoori cooking into your own home."-- Provided by publisher