Need quick/simple/tasty recipe suggestions

Piper

Folks,
As a pretty good cook under any other circumstances, I find myself utterly befuddled by Indian cooking. After yet another failed attempt (this time, an acrid-tasting substance barely recognizable as rajma , which I'm now doomed to consume in secret at the office so that my husband doesn't laugh at me ), I am reaching out for quasi-professional help!

My MIL is a wonderful cook but not too patient; she has been cooking for so long that she likes to use the 'by feel' method---whereas I am a recipe/cookbook kind of person! Therefore, I've not been able to learn to much from her even though I'm sure I would eventually get the hang of it. I have found that I tend to get into the wrong very quickly (like in the 'spice sputtering' stage) and it seems to go from bad to worse!

So...I would be grateful if you were to suggest some good recipes that are VERY simple to prepare, preferably not too heavy on the oil, though I know that Indian food and oil often go hand in hand. My kitchen is stocked with all the standard implements & I also have a crockpot/slow cooker--it seems like a crockpot could work well for some dishes like dal or maybe even biryani if it was started on the stove.

Anyway, veg or non-veg is fine; we eat all types of foods---I just need help! Til then, we'll continue to have continental food, or just have dinner with the in-laws!

Thanks in advance!!

jyotirmoy

Have you checked the recipe section?

Aishah

If you have a microwave there are some simple recipes in that thread too - all these threads for recipes are in the Forum where you are now. Browse through them and you are bound to pick up many simple suggestions.

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Piper

I think I need some advice and guidance in picking the right recipe(s) as well as some info on bettering my technique.

Aishah

Here is the link I suggested:
http://www.indiamike.com/india/indian-recipes-f108/
check around, most of the recipes are very well explained as far as 'what to do' goes i.e. your technique!

puchoo

ummmm... how about rice + dal (yellow) + aloo bhuji (small bits of potatoes fried in oil)....its a complete meal....and given that i manage to cook it without setting my self on fire i think you should be able to accomplish it easily..?

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in my defense all i can say is that this particular combination i knew before my wedding .... as for the rest of what you have said... , just you wait , teri bhi bari aa jai gi!! (your turn will come soon as well)