SAIT FDPR 102 - India with Chef Ian Cowley

[zastrazzi]

My friend Ronya and I took the FDPR 102 East Indian cooking class at SAIT

Had a great time, learned a couple things, and ate some tasty food!

Comments

[opaqueplanet]

Did you learn any deserts? I had jelaibi today for the first time in years... *drool*

Man, real true chai is the best thing in the world. What spices did you use? If I see another recipe that leaves out black pepper, I'ma choke a bitch.

[zastrazzi]

It was a pretty fast paced one night course, so we learned a rice pudding THAT I DIDN'T HATE. That was pretty cool in itself ;)

The chai was tasty, but it was made before class and you're gonna have to choke a bitch I'm afraid. Just checked the recipe in the booklet (written out and put together by a native East Indian woman btw) and it didn't have pepper listed. Black or otherwise ;)

1 1/2 cups of hot water
1-2 tablespoons black tea
Ginger, fresh
2 cloves
2 green cardamom
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp fennel seeds

Steep or simmer on low heat the above spices in hot water for at least 10 minutes. If you like, add milk after the tea has steeped.

And I just noticed it doesn't specify how much ginger. Amusing :)

[opaqueplanet]

pshaw

needs more cardamom. I'd say at least 5 cloves, unless you're crushing them. And black pepper gives it a lovely bit of heat/kick/whatever that the milk keeps in check.

[zastrazzi]

Fortunately I have a supply of black Tellicherry peppercorns that should suit nicely :)

Just put together my list o' spices I need to pick up so I can make more East Indian dishes. The recipe for the butter chicken was tasty, but I definitely prefer a more flavourful sauce like the one used in the butter chicken tikka masala at Moti Mahal

[buzzgirl]

Mmmmmmmmmmm. I love this post. Also, chai tea is my absolute favorite and this year I will perfect it!

[zastrazzi]

The difference between retail chai and made from scratch is night and day - as is generally the case. It kind of makes me wonder how many people would be turned into 'foodies' if they were exposed to real cooking ...

I'm looking forward to nailing down my own version of chai as well. I suspect it's going to be more peppery than the usual :)

[buzzgirl]

Maybe I'll be lazy and wait for you to perfect it :P haha

[zastrazzi]

Problem there is that I'll be perfecting it for me! Guess you'll have to visit and see if I get it right for you too *grin*