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Monday, October 09, 2006

I know what pakora are, but what are these 'leftovers' you speak of?

When I make pakora, I go for it in a big way. Here's what I did with the leftovers last night. I think it would also work with paneer.

Pakora Curry

Heat some ghee in your chosen pan.
Add some salt, asafoetida, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, a couple of bits of cinamon bark and a few star anise. Heat until its all popping away aromatically.
Add a chopped onion, some ginger (a fair amount), some garlic (not loads) and a finely sliced chilli. Heat until the onions begin to soften.
Add a few chopped tomatoes and soften.
Add some water and simmer until it's mostly evaporated.
Add some ground almonds and simmer a few minutes to get a creamy consistency.
Add the pakora and heat through.

(If using paneer, cut into cubes and fry until brown beforehand).

Of course, we all know about the guy who overdosed on curry and fell into a korma...






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