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Biriyani (Recipe from Lucknow)

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FOOD https://youtu.be/sZA3Aa-BhdM Biriyani (Recipe from Lucknow) This is a truly authentic Biriyani recipe. The kewra can be difficult to find in the UK. Kewra water is distilled from the male flowers of pandanus odoratissimus. It has a sweet perfumed odour similar to rose petals, but more fruity. Ingredients 750 g mutton 2 large onions 3 cloves garlic 2.5 cm ginger 5 or 6 cloves 5 or 6 cardamoms 12 cm cinnamon • 10 to 12 pepper corns 2 small pieces mace 1 cup natural yogurt 1 mug basmati rice 1/2 tsp nutmeg 6 or 7 drops kewra

Chicken Curry

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FOOD https://youtu.be/we8iKtoAqbg Chicken Curry Ingredients 1 chicken 1 large onion 1 tomato 3 cloves garlic 2.5 cm ginger 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) 1 heaped tsp ground cumin 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp chilli powder coriander leaves

Fish Curry

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https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4666/superquick-fish-curry Fish Curry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMyh6QGLQ6c Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1-2 tbsp Madras curry paste (we used Patak's) 400g can  tomato 200ml vegetable stock sustainable white fish fillets, skinned and cut into big chunks rice or naan bread https://youtu.be/sZA3Aa-BhdM Method 1.  Heat the oil in a deep pan and gently fry the onion and garlic for about 5 mins until soft. Add the curry paste and stir-fry for 1-2 mins, then tip in the tomatoes and stock. 2.  Bring to a simmer, then add the fish. Gently cook for 4-5 mins until the fish flakes easily. Serve immediately with rice or naan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we8iKtoAqbg https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4666/superquick-fish-curry