Ed's Tiger Prawn Stew (Swedish)

Antal: 2 - 3 personer

Ingredienser:

450 g tigerräkor, skalade
1 ½ dl grädde
½ dl creme fraiche
4 vitköksklyftor, skalade och pressade
½-1 tsk färsk riven ingefära
1 tsk garam masala
½ tsk chili pulver
7 st torkade curry blad
1 tsk koriander (mald)
5 tsk tikka paste
1 tsk socker
10 st cherry tomater, delade i 4 delar

Arbetsbeskrivning:

1. Skala räkorna.

2. Lägg alla ingredienser i en skål utom räkorna och blanda om ordentligt.

3. När allt är blandat ta i räkorna, rör om så att allt täcks utav den goda såsen.

4. Ställ in i kylskåp och låt marinera mellan 4-6 timmar.

5. Ta ut från kylskåpet, häll upp allt i en kastrull, värm på och låt det små puttra och bli genom varmt.

6. När räkorna fått en rosa färg så är de färdiga. Men ta gärna upp en för att kolla för säkerhetsskull.
Red med maizena för en tjockare konsistens på såsen.

7. Servera tillsammans med kokt basmati ris.

Marinated Spiced Lamb Stew

Spice-coated lamb cubes, cooked until tender.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

750-800 g lamb, trimmed of all fat and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh root ginger
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
5 tablespoons dried or fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon chilli powder
6-7 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 black cardamom pod
1 onion, halved and sliced
200 ml natural yogurt
salt
2-3 tbsp oil

Method:

1. Place the lamb cubes in a bowl.

2. Put the garlic, ginger, vinegar, cumin, coriander, chilli powder and yogurt in a food processor and blend until smooth. Season, then pour this mixture over the lamb to coat it evenly.

3. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours or over night if time permits.

4. Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a casserole. Add the cloves, bay leaf, cardamom pod, cinnamon stick and the sliced onion. Stir-fry for 2-5 minutes, until the onion is lightly golden.

5. Add the lamb. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and partially cover the pan.

6. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 50 minutes - 1½ hour or until the meat is tender.

 

7. Serve with Spiced Lemon Rice

 

 

 

Crispy Grilled Red Masala Mackerel

 

Serves: 2

Oven: 225 ˚C, 437 ˚F (hot air)

 

Ingredients:

 

2 fresh mackerel, each around 250-300 g, (8-10 oz), cleaned and gutted

 

Red Masala Paste:

 

1 tablespoon sunflower oil

1 teaspoon finely grated fresh root ginger

2 teaspoons finely grated garlic

2 red chillies, deseeded and very finely chopped

1 teaspoon chilli powder

½ teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

3 tablespoons tomato purée

1 teaspoon brown sugar

juice of 1½ - 2 lemons

 

Method:

 

1. Make a 4-6 deep diagonal slices on each side of the fish.

 

2. Make the paste by placing all the ingredients in a food processor and mix unil fairly smooth.

 

3. Season well and spread over the fish, making sure it gets into the slits.

 

4. Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

 

5. Cook under a hot grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly charred at the edges. Cover with aluminium foil if it gets to dark.

 

6. Serve immediately with salad.

 

Salad:

 

½ cucumber, halved and sliced

10 cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 red onion, sliced

 ½ tbsp oil,

pinch of black pepper,

1 tbsp lemon juice

½ tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

 

Healthy tip:

 

The spices in this masala have many therapeutic properties, including boosting the immune system, improving circulation, improving mood and reducing inflammation.

 

 

 

 

 



Punjabi Masala Lamb Stew

This style of cooking favours dishes that use tomatoes, and in this recipe they form an integral part of the sauce.

 

 

Serves: 4

 

Ingredients:

 

600 g lamb, trimmed of all fat and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes

3 cm ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

4 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped

1 red chilli, deseeded and roughly chopped

3 tbsp vegetable oil

2 onions, peeled and finely chopped

2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp ground cumin

1½ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp mild chilli powder

800 g chopped plum tomatoes

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp salt

450 ml natural yoghurt

coriander leaves to garnish

 

Method:

 

1. Trim off any excess fat off the lamb.

 

2. Put the ginger, garlic, chilli and a tablespoon or two of water into a food processor or blender and blitz to wet paste.

 

3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wide, heavy-based pan, and when you can feel a strong heat rising add the lamb cubes and fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned all over. Remove the lamb from the pan and set aside.

 

4. Add the remaining oil to the pan and add the onions, garam masala, cumin, cayenne pepper and chilli powder. Stir well and sauté gently for 3-4 minutes or until the onions have softened slightly and the spices are fragrant.

 

5. Add the ginger and garlic paste and cook for another couple of minutes.

 

6. Increase the heat and add the browned lamb, tomatoes, lemon juice and salt. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and partially cover the pan.

 

7. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 50 minutes - 1½ hour or until the meat is tender and the sauce thick.

 

8. Over a low heat, gradually stir in the yoghurt and simmer for a few minutes.

 

Serve immediately with warm breads or plain basmati rice. Garnish with coriandr leaves.

 



Spinach, red pepper and chickpea bhaji (HOT)

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh root ginger
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons tomato purée
150 - 200 ml water
200 g baby spinach leaves
200 g can chickpeas, drained
salt

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the shallot and red pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes until slightly softened.

2. Stir in the chilli powder, ground cumin, ground coriander and tomato purée. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, then pour in the measured water, stir and bring to the boil. Stir in the spinach and chickpeas and cook for 5-6 minutes until the spinach has just wilted. Season.

Half the spices if you don't like it too hot.

Serve with indian roti bread.

Lamb, cumin and mint samosa filling

Filling:

 

1-2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

2,5 cm ginger, peeled and finely grated

1 tsp mild curry powder

¼ tsp hot chilli powder

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp ground cumin

500 g minced lamb, or small lamb strips

sea salt and ground pepper to taste

100 g peas, thawed if frozen

1 tsp dried mango powder or 1tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 mild green chilli, deseeded and finely diced

handful of mint leaves, chopped

 

Method:

 

1. To prepare the filling, heat the oil in a karahi or a wide pan over a medium-to-high heat.

 

2. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, curry and chilli powders and ground spices.

 

3. Fry for a few minutes until the onion begins to soften and the spices are fragrant.

 

4. Add the lamb (minced or strips) and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the mince or the cubes are golden brown and cooked through.

 

5. Add the peas and dried mango powder or lemon juice and cook for a further minute before stirring in the chopped chilli and mint.

 

6. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then transfer to a wide bowl and leave to cool.