Indian Shenanigans on the High Plains - w/ Pr0n

ShadowDriver · Jul 20, 2019

Happy Saturday, folks!

I've had a serious hankering for Indian fare, and today's the day I work to quench that thirst.

First, I marinate the chicken tikka for a few hours:

Tikka Marinade
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chicken-tikka-109308
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin (toasted, if you can)
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander (toasted, if you can)
- 1-2 Tbsp minced garlic from a jar
- 1-1.5 Tbsp minced ginger from a jar
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 3/4 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala (It's worth it to get good quality or grind your own)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Glug or two of oil (EVOO, Avocado, Vegetable... whatever you have handy)

Better get those thighs on the kettle with the vortex!

Today, we're also trying some "chapli kebabs" (recipe link)

Time to get some coriander chutney working... (recipe link)

Completely forgot to grab a jalapeño, but CINCHOUSE reminded me of a small can of Hot Hatch Green Chiles in the cabinet!

Time to pull the chicken off, cook the chaplis, and then cook the CTM masala.

More to come!

InThePitBBQ · Jul 20, 2019

Goods stuff Marc! Looking forward to the rest of it.

zippy12 · Jul 20, 2019

simply awsome thanks

Stingerhook · Jul 20, 2019

I missed the invite Marc.

Bucknekked · Jul 20, 2019

I have to say, not one time in my entire life have I ever uttered the phrase "You know, I'm seriously wanting some Indian food right about now".

I am such a piker when it comes to food. So many things I've never tried, or , never had a good experience with. My loss I'm sure

gtr · Jul 20, 2019

I'm bookmarking another one of yer threads, Marc! :hungry: Your cooks are great guides for bringing in new dishes. I love the classics, but it's good to keep things interesting, not to mention delicious.

All this looks promising - looking forward to the updates!

Hope you're having a great weekend over there - a good lazy one here.

ShadowDriver · Jul 20, 2019

Bucknekked said:
I have to say, not one time in my entire life have I ever uttered the phrase "You know, I'm seriously wanting some Indian food right about now".

For YEARS, I'd never had Indian... until we took a leap of faith when we lived in Germany. I've never looked back. Then, we found ourselves in the UK... were "an Indian" is hugely important.

I highly suggest you give this chicken tikka a shot... it's just thighs with some simple spices, and it works with all sorts of things. Who knows? Maybe that'll be a starting point for adventures to come.

gtr said:
I'm bookmarking another one of yer threads, Marc!
Hope you're having a great weekend over there - a good lazy one here.

It's been a busy day here - took the munchkin to "Kids Gone Wild" and let her run and play among all sorts of inflatable contraptions I've never seen before... obstacle courses... big-arsed slides... great stuff.

This afternoon's been a great creative opportunity.

Tonight promises to be delicious...

Titch · Jul 20, 2019

I,m watching this

ShadowDriver · Jul 20, 2019

Ghee in the pan.

Cook down some finely chopped onion, then add some curry paste.

Add some diced tomatoes... then some minced garlic and minced ginger.

Chop up the cooled chicken tikka, and add it to the party.

The BossLady's Sag Aloo looks great!

The Chapli Kebabs were quite a different experience / experiment - Decided to cook them in the skillet... and they didn't hold together as well as I'd like... and they dried out a touch.

The flavor is most excellent, and I really look forward to the combined effect on the plate.

Raita... good, but becomes amazing with the addition of some fresh mint!

'Bout time to eat. Back in a while.

ronbrad62 · Jul 20, 2019

You certainly cook some interesting and labor intensive dishes. They ALWAYS turn out pretty freakin' awesome! Keep it up!!

Big George's BBQ · Jul 20, 2019

That looks awesome

ShadowDriver · Jul 20, 2019

Oh, mama.... that was dee-licious.

Those chapli kebabs and the coriander/cilantro chutney were the "new kids in town," so they received the most attention.... and they ROCKED. The kebabs were little flavor bombs that I can't wait to make again!

CINCHOUSE proclaimed that this is the "new normal" for an Indian night.

Y'all have a wonderful Saturday! Lord knows we're enjoying ours.

BillN · Jul 20, 2019

Some fine looking eats there Marc.

Smoke Dawg · Jul 20, 2019

I am on my way Brother!

16Adams · Jul 20, 2019

School is in session. Spit out your gum, no talking

Eckie · Jul 20, 2019

Looks delicious! I love me some indian food, dont make it often myself...hit up a lunch buffet every now and then when i go to the big town. Did you make the naan? Or find a pre made package?

ShadowDriver · Jul 20, 2019

Well played, fellas. That was some serious "class," Adams. :wink:

Eckie said:
Did you make the naan? Or find a pre made package?

I wish that I could say, "Yes." No, it's a package from the grocery.

I honestly haven't had naan bread nearly as good as those cooked in the tandoor at Indira Indian in Okinawa.

Would LOVE to learn how to do this at home.

tom b · Jul 20, 2019

Great post and awesome looking food Marc!

gtr · Jul 21, 2019

Now that's a plate! :whoo: I love finishing a meal like that and having the flavors mingle and linger for a while. Very good stuff right there!

Titch · Jul 21, 2019

16Adams said:
School is in session. Spit out your gum, no talking

IndeeI just bought a heap of ingrediants due to this post.
My wife loves most Curries etc,me not so much but I,m going in.

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