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India is a treasure trove of spices and home to one of the most sophisticated cuisines in the world. At each meal, spices are roasted and ground fresh and mixed into intoxicating and sophisticated combinations. For centuries, India enticed spice-hungry traders. As foreigners took away spices, they also made contributions to local cuisine. The Chinese brought rice and the wok; the Portuguese introduced vinegar, tomatoes, potatoes, and chilies. (Vindaloo, the hot and sour preparations, comes from the Portuguese word vindalho, with “vinho” meaning vinegar and “aldos” garlic.) Persian, Mongolian and Indonesian influences were also significant. India boasts many diverse regional cuisines, but we can generalize broadly by identifying distinct cooking styles between north and south. The north is characterized by more meat and dairy and tandoori cooking. Southern dishes tend to be spicier and moist, featuring stews, rice, lentils, and Indonesian influences. Because many Indian religious practices limit or forbid the eating of meat, Indian cuisine abounds with vegetable and lentil dishes, along with rice and delicious yogurt- or cream-based sauces.
 

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Orange Pudding Cakes With Marmalade Drizzle

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by CHANDYCOOKS
A very light (as in not heavy) pudding. I have no idea what instant flour is, so I used normal all-purpose flour with 1/2 tsp of baking powder. The batter is very liquidy, but not to worry, after you add the beaten egg whites, and cooks, it stiffens up nicely. The flavour is really mild. I didn't have any orange liqueur on hand and I was just trying out this recipe for a dinner we are having this sunday for some elderly people who wouldn't want anything too heavy, so I didn't make the sauce. The sauce (and I think an orange sauce, to bring out the flavour) is a must.And if you are looking for a mild flavoured, not too heavy dessert, this fits the bill. By the way, the photograph is definteily not of this pudding. There is no base and the pudding has more of soft spongy look as compared to the smooth, cheesecake texure. Edit : Made it for the party. Half through the cooking I found that I was out of lime juice, so I doubled the orange juice and reduced the quanity of milk by 1/4 cup (so as to keep the amount of liquid same). It turned out just fine - with more of an orange taste (earlier it was an orange - lemon citrusy taste)
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Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2008 by CHANDYCOOKS
A good recipe. I combined this recipe with the Raisin Rice Stuffed Chicken (also from this site). I soaked the chicken in brine for an hour and a half. AFter rinsing and patting dry, I brushed oil and then rubbed the spices. We don't get paprika here, so substituted it with chili powder. I baked it for an hour and half. Very moist and tasty.
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Raisin Rice Stuffed Chicken

Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2008 by CHANDYCOOKS
A very good recipe. Gave it only 4*s because I modified it a lot. Combined this recipe with the Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken (from this site). I rubbed that paste on the chiken and filled it with the rice stuffing from this recipe. I sauted two minced garlic before adding the onion to oil. I omitted raisins and instead used 2 stalks of celery finely chopped. I also used a cube of chicken stock powder. Used basmati rice. Soaked the chicken in brine for an hour and half in the 'fridge before rubbing the paste and stuffing. Baked for an hour and a half. It came out really moist and soft. The taste was amazing and the stuffing tasted great..
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