In our house we've decided to make 2010 a year of dinner parties. Previous years we've been glad to take up invitations to dinner, but less enthusiastic about having people over. Too busy or something...
Two nights ago we had an impromptu Indian night which Gary from downstairs and I put together in my kitchen. He brought a few things from his pantry and we used mine as well.
The food was absolutely fantastic - just a shame we devoured it so quickly that there was no time to take any more photos. The menu as follows:
Lamb with cardamom
Beef rendang
Ginger fried Luffa
Spiced Lentils with fried garlic and onion garnish
Watermelon Curry
Pooris
Steamed basmati rice
Divine! And here and now I'll treat you to the Watermelon Curry which was a bit of a gamble but well worth the $4 watermelon for experimental purposes.
Watermelon Curry
Cube 1/4 of a large watermelon and puree half of it. Add 1 1/2 tsp red chiilli powder, pinch turmeric, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1 clove crushed garlic and salt to taste.
Fry 1/4 tsp cumin seeds in 1 tbsp oil, then reduce heat and add 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice and he pureed watermelon.
Simmer 5 minutes until reduced by half. Add choped watermelon and turn gently 3-4 minutes until coated and heated through.
This is refreshing and interesting - do try it!
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