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bread, chutneys, curry, indian, mangoes, photos

Indian feast - Part 2
I bought a box of papadums a while ago because they were in the bargain bin. Last week I made mango chutney to use up the mangoes I couldn't eat in time. From there I figured we needed an Indian night, and all of a sudden I decided last night should be it.

I was extremely impressed with myself, I usually end up in a flustered panic in the kitchen because some stuff is cooked way before something else or I don't have what I need or I can't tend to everything at once. I'm actually getting more organised now, and I can enlist the help of my b/f for some things.

Yesterday I made...
Dahl - We didn't eat this, this is for my lunches at work.
Naan bread - These tasted good, but more like scones than naan. I followed the recipe but these didn't turn out how I'd hoped.
Tamarind chutney - the last batch was almost out.
Rogan Josh - The centerpiece.
Vegetable pakoras - The entree, served with the mango and tamarind chutneys. Cauliflower, zuchinni and yellow capsicum.
Pappadums - well, we only had to briefly fry these to prepare them.

Mango and tamarind chutney I am smitten with the tamarind chutney. How can something so sour and salty become so tasty?

Vegetable pakoras Cauliflower pakoras are a true foodgasm. I think because of the nooks and crannies some of the batter cooks more than in other parts, so the flavours come through differently. And the cauli itself is tender and lovely.

Pappadums I'd never prepared these before. It's amazing that in 3 seconds they grow and wrinkle and crisp up.

Naan bread They don't look or taste quite right. But they are still yummy.

Rogan Josh curry I'm annoyed that the photo is out of focus. The curry tasted awesome though.

I'll need to learn how to make some Indian desserts now. The only problem is the b/f and I can't eat so much food in one sitting!