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Indian Restaurant Kitchen Tour & Recipes

Recipe by Kolkata Lounge

  • Ready in90 min
  • Prep30 min
  • Cook60 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~500 kcal
Indian Restaurant Kitchen Tour & Recipes

Ingredients

General Spices & Bases

  • as neededAlmond Flour
  • as neededCoconut Flour
  • as neededSugar
  • as neededMixed Powder (Curry Powder)
  • as neededTej Patta (Bay Leaves)
  • as neededKarahi Spice
  • as neededDried Small Chilies (Bird's Eye Chilies)
  • as neededSliced Onions
  • as neededGinger-Garlic Paste
  • as neededBalti Paste
  • as neededGreen Chilies (Sliced)
  • as neededHot Chili Powder
  • as neededKasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
  • as neededGaram Masala
  • as neededWhite Pepper
  • as neededAmchur (Mango Powder)
  • as neededTamarind Sauce
  • as neededMint Sauce
  • as neededYogurt Sauce
  • as neededGhee/Oil

Tomato Masala Paste (Base Gravy)

  • large potTomato Puree/Paste
  • someOil
  • as neededGarlic (Chunky, Chopped)

Staff Curry Base

  • large quantityOnions (Sliced)
  • several leavesTej Patta (Bay Leaves)
  • several sticksCinnamon Sticks
  • a few podsGreen Cardamom
  • sufficient for fryingOil
  • 1-2 tbspMixed Powder
  • 1-2 tbspChilli Powder
  • 1 tbspTurmeric
  • 1 tbspGaram Masala
  • 2-3 tbspGinger-Garlic Paste
  • 2 chickensChicken (Whole, Cut into Pieces)
  • to coverWater

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare Tandoor Chicken Kathi Roll

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1/4 cup each of sliced onions and green peppers and sauté. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder and 2 tbsp of base gravy. Stir well. Add 4-5 cubed pieces of pre-cooked tandoori chicken tikka. Mix thoroughly. Finish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander, 1/2 tsp of amchur, and 1/2 tsp of white pepper. Take a large tortilla/wrap, layer with lettuce, then add the chicken mixture. Drizzle with 1 tbsp each of tamarind sauce and mint sauce. Roll tightly and wrap in foil.

  2. 2.Prepare Chapati

    Take a ball of dough (approx. 100g) and roll it out thinly on a floured surface using a rolling pin. Place the rolled dough on a hot griddle (tawa) and cook for a few seconds on each side until lightly browned. Then, using tongs, cook the chapati directly over an open flame until it puffs up and is evenly browned.

  3. 3.Prepare Coriander Naan

    Take a ball of dough (approx. 150g). Flatten it and incorporate 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander and 1 tsp of minced garlic into the dough. Roll it out into an oval shape. Carefully slap the naan onto the hot wall of the tandoor oven. Cook until it puffs up and develops charred spots. Remove with tongs.

  4. 4.Prepare Samosa Chaat

    Cut a pre-made samosa into pieces. Place it in a serving container over a layer of chickpeas (approx. 1/2 cup). Drizzle with 1 tbsp of green chutney, 1 tbsp of imli (tamarind) chutney, and 1 tbsp of yogurt sauce. Garnish with sev (crispy noodles) if desired.

  5. 5.Prepare Chicken Curry

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup of sliced onions, and 1 tsp of sliced green chilies. Sauté until fragrant. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, and 1/2 tsp of garam masala. Stir well. Add 4-5 tbsp of base gravy and 4-5 pieces of pre-cooked chicken. Simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is heated through. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  6. 6.Prepare Paneer Malaya

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup of sliced onions, and 1 tsp of sliced green chilies. Sauté until fragrant. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, and 1/2 tsp of garam masala. Stir well. Add 4-5 tbsp of base gravy, 4-5 fried paneer cubes, and 2-3 pineapple cubes. Stir in 2 tbsp of coconut milk. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  7. 7.Prepare Cheese Naan

    Take a ball of dough (approx. 150g). Flatten it and stuff with 2 tbsp of grated cheese. Seal the edges and roll it out into an oval shape. Cook in the tandoor oven until puffed and browned. Brush with ghee and slice into quarters before serving.

  8. 8.Prepare Matar Paneer

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup of sliced onions, and 1 tsp of sliced green chilies. Sauté until fragrant. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, and 1/2 tsp of garam masala. Stir well. Add 4-5 tbsp of base gravy, 1/4 cup of frozen peas, and 4-5 paneer cubes. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  9. 9.Prepare Fish Pakora

    Dip 3-4 pieces of cod fish fillets into a spiced chickpea flour batter. Carefully place the battered fish into hot oil for deep frying. Fry until golden brown and cooked through.

  10. 10.Prepare Chettinad Chicken

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Temper with 1 tsp of mustard seeds, 1 tbsp of minced garlic, a few sprigs of curry leaves, and 3-4 dried red chilies. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, and 1/2 tsp of garam masala. Stir well. Add 4-5 tbsp of base gravy and 2 tbsp of coconut milk. Bring to a simmer. Add 4-5 pieces of pre-cooked chicken and cook until heated through and flavors are combined. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  11. 11.Prepare Mum's Special Curry

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1/4 cup of sliced onions, 1/4 cup of chopped plum tomatoes, 3-4 dried red chilies, 1-2 tej patta leaves, and 1 tbsp of minced garlic. Sauté until softened. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, 1/2 tsp of garam masala, and 1 tsp of kasuri methi. Stir well. Add 4-5 pieces of pre-cooked lamb and 4-5 tbsp of base gravy. Simmer until the sauce thickens and the lamb is heated through. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  12. 12.Prepare Chilli Naan

    Take a ball of dough (approx. 150g). Flatten it and incorporate 1 tsp of chopped green chilies into the dough. Roll it out into an oval shape. Cook in the tandoor oven until puffed and browned. Brush with ghee and slice into quarters before serving.

  13. 13.Prepare Mumbai Style Salmon

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Temper with 1 tbsp of minced garlic, 1-2 tej patta leaves, 1/4 cup of sliced onions, and 1 tsp of sliced green chilies. Sauté until fragrant. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, 1/2 tsp of garam masala, and 1 tsp of kasuri methi. Stir well. Add 2-3 pieces of pre-cooked salmon fillets, 1/4 cup of boiled and cubed potatoes (skin on), and 4-5 tbsp of base gravy. Stir in 1 tsp of ground poppy seeds. Simmer until heated through. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  14. 14.Prepare Bhindi Bhaji

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp of minced garlic, 1/4 cup of sliced onions, 1 tsp of sliced green chilies, and 1/2 cup of sliced okra. Sauté until the okra is tender. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, 1/2 tsp of garam masala, and 1 tsp of kasuri methi. Stir well. Add 1/4 cup of chopped plum tomatoes and 4-5 tbsp of base gravy. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

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Indian Restaurant Kitchen Tour & Recipes

Ready in

90 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

60 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~500 kcal
Recipe by Kolkata Lounge on YouTube
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General Spices & Bases

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Tomato Masala Paste (Base Gravy)

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Staff Curry Base

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Prepare Tandoor Chicken Kathi Roll

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1/4 cup each of sliced onions and green peppers and . Add 1 tsp of mixed powder and 2 tbsp of base gravy. Stir well. Add 4-5 cubed pieces of pre-cooked tandoori chicken tikka. Mix thoroughly. Finish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander, 1/2 tsp of amchur, and 1/2 tsp of white pepper. Take a large tortilla/wrap, layer with lettuce, then add the chicken mixture. Drizzle with 1 tbsp each of tamarind sauce and mint sauce. Roll tightly and wrap in foil.

  2. 2

    Prepare Chapati

    Take a ball of dough (approx. 100g) and roll it out thinly on a floured surface using a rolling pin. Place the rolled dough on a hot griddle (tawa) and cook for a few seconds on each side until lightly browned. Then, using tongs, cook the chapati directly over an open flame until it puffs up and is evenly browned.

  3. 3

    Prepare Coriander Naan

    Take a ball of dough (approx. 150g). Flatten it and incorporate 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander and 1 tsp of garlic into the dough. Roll it out into an oval shape. Carefully slap the naan onto the hot wall of the tandoor oven. Cook until it puffs up and develops charred spots. Remove with tongs.

  4. 4

    Prepare Samosa Chaat

    Cut a pre-made samosa into pieces. Place it in a serving container over a layer of chickpeas (approx. 1/2 cup). Drizzle with 1 tbsp of green chutney, 1 tbsp of imli (tamarind) chutney, and 1 tbsp of yogurt sauce. Garnish with sev (crispy noodles) if desired.

  5. 5

    Prepare Chicken Curry

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup of sliced onions, and 1 tsp of sliced green chilies. until fragrant. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, and 1/2 tsp of garam masala. Stir well. Add 4-5 tbsp of base gravy and 4-5 pieces of pre-cooked chicken. until the sauce thickens and the chicken is heated through. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  6. 6

    Prepare Paneer Malaya

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup of sliced onions, and 1 tsp of sliced green chilies. until fragrant. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, and 1/2 tsp of garam masala. Stir well. Add 4-5 tbsp of base gravy, 4-5 fried paneer cubes, and 2-3 pineapple cubes. Stir in 2 tbsp of coconut milk. until the sauce thickens. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  7. 7

    Prepare Cheese Naan

    Take a ball of dough (approx. 150g). Flatten it and stuff with 2 tbsp of grated cheese. Seal the edges and roll it out into an oval shape. Cook in the tandoor oven until puffed and browned. Brush with ghee and slice into quarters before serving.

  8. 8

    Prepare Matar Paneer

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup of sliced onions, and 1 tsp of sliced green chilies. until fragrant. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, and 1/2 tsp of garam masala. Stir well. Add 4-5 tbsp of base gravy, 1/4 cup of frozen peas, and 4-5 paneer cubes. until the sauce thickens. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  9. 9

    Prepare Fish Pakora

    Dip 3-4 pieces of cod fish fillets into a spiced chickpea flour batter. Carefully place the battered fish into hot oil for deep frying. Fry until golden brown and cooked through.

  10. 10

    Prepare Chettinad Chicken

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. with 1 tsp of mustard seeds, 1 tbsp of garlic, a few sprigs of curry leaves, and 3-4 dried red chilies. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, and 1/2 tsp of garam masala. Stir well. Add 4-5 tbsp of base gravy and 2 tbsp of coconut milk. Bring to a . Add 4-5 pieces of pre-cooked chicken and cook until heated through and flavors are combined. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  11. 11

    Prepare Mum's Special Curry

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1/4 cup of sliced onions, 1/4 cup of chopped plum tomatoes, 3-4 dried red chilies, 1-2 tej patta leaves, and 1 tbsp of garlic. until softened. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, 1/2 tsp of garam masala, and 1 tsp of kasuri methi. Stir well. Add 4-5 pieces of pre-cooked lamb and 4-5 tbsp of base gravy. until the sauce thickens and the lamb is heated through. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  12. 12

    Prepare Chilli Naan

    Take a ball of dough (approx. 150g). Flatten it and incorporate 1 tsp of chopped green chilies into the dough. Roll it out into an oval shape. Cook in the tandoor oven until puffed and browned. Brush with ghee and slice into quarters before serving.

  13. 13

    Prepare Mumbai Style Salmon

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. with 1 tbsp of garlic, 1-2 tej patta leaves, 1/4 cup of sliced onions, and 1 tsp of sliced green chilies. until fragrant. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, 1/2 tsp of garam masala, and 1 tsp of kasuri methi. Stir well. Add 2-3 pieces of pre-cooked salmon fillets, 1/4 cup of boiled and cubed potatoes (skin on), and 4-5 tbsp of base gravy. Stir in 1 tsp of ground poppy seeds. until heated through. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

  14. 14

    Prepare Bhindi Bhaji

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp of garlic, 1/4 cup of sliced onions, 1 tsp of sliced green chilies, and 1/2 cup of sliced okra. until the okra is tender. Add 1 tsp of mixed powder, 1 tsp of chili powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric, 1/2 tsp of garam masala, and 1 tsp of kasuri methi. Stir well. Add 1/4 cup of chopped plum tomatoes and 4-5 tbsp of base gravy. until the sauce thickens. Garnish with 1 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelFiery
Curry powder · Chili · Bird's eye chili · Ginger · Green chili · Chili powder
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Bay leaf?

    • 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
    • Pinch of dried oregano
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Tamarind paste?

    • 1 tbsp lime juice + 1 tbsp brown sugar (per 1 tbsp paste)
    • Pomegranate molasses (1:1)
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Bay leaf?

    • 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
    • Pinch of dried oregano
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Tamarind paste?

    • 1 tbsp lime juice + 1 tbsp brown sugar (per 1 tbsp paste)
    • Pomegranate molasses (1:1)
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy and gluten and fish and nuts.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Adjust spice levels to your

    Adjust spice levels to your preference by adding more or less chili.

  • 2
    Substitute chicken with lambIngredient swap

    Paneer, or vegetables in curries.

  • 3
    Experiment with different types of

    Experiment with different types of naan fillings like garlic, cheese, or peshwari.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Ingredient noteUse Fresh

    High-quality ingredients for the best flavor.

  • 2
    TipAllow Onions to Cook Slowly

    Allow onions to cook slowly until caramelized for a rich base.

  • 3
    Cooking tipEnsure the Tandoor Is at

    Ensure the tandoor is at the correct temperature for perfectly puffed naan.

  • 4
    TipWashing Onions Before Cooking Can

    Washing onions before cooking can help remove some of their harshness.

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