Indian pudding is a baked custard made from corn meal and milk, eggs and spices, and is sweetened by dark, rich molasses. According to "America's Founding Food" authors Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald, colonists used the word "Indian" when referring to corn or corn meal, not the indigenous peoples. This corn pudding became popular among colonial cooks around the time of this country's independence. Watch this how to video and learn how to bake a delicious cornmeal pudding.
If you have ever wanted to learn how to cook Indian food, then this is the video for you. Watch as our host Manjula demonstrates how to prepare gulab jamun, a popular Indian dessert.
Straight from south India, coconut rice is enoyed with or without gravy. A few simple ingredients of rice, coconut, broken chashews and Indian spices make this a very tasty side dish to your Indian meal.
Dal is a thick, creamy stew made from dried lentils, peas, and beans that have had their outer hulls removed. "Tadka" means "tempering," which is achieved by adding spicing agents like curry powder and garlic.
If you don't know what namak pare is, you soon will. The Indian snack dish consists of delicious flour, yogurt, and sometimes butter deep fried in oil or ghee for a crispy, crunchy texture. These crips are sweet and can be dipped into sauces if you wish.
Salmon is not something that springs readily to mind when thinking about Indian food, but you could submerge just about anything in Tikka seasoning and it will be delicious. Watch this video to learn a recipe for a delicious salmon tikka that fuses east and west beautifully.
In this tutorial, learn how to perform a Michael Jackson move called the "Indian walk". This move is quite popular and used in music videos such as "Black or White" and "Man in the Mirror". If you would like to perform this cool step, follow along and dance up a storm.
In this video, learn how to make a unique Indian inspired dish called Chicken Pasanda. Normally, this recipe is used with beef, lamb or mutton, but in this tutorial you will make your dish a bit leaner by using chicken breast instead. Follow along and make this delicious, spicy Indian meal.
Looking for a quick but unique snack? Try this on for size. In this video learn how to make Indian style chips out of classic tortillas. These snacks are fresh, healthy and quick and sure to please everyone you serve them to. Enjoy!
If you would like to make a very flavorful dish that is vegetarian you should try this Indian inspired sandwich or wrap called the Bombay sandwich. This video will walk you through the process of making it.
In this video, learn how to make Indian specialty, vegetarian potato curry with Sheba. In this tutorial, Sheba makes potato curry or Aaloo for breakfast. This dish is quite versatile and can be eaten with Puri at breakfast or with Roti for lunch or dinner. You can't go wrong with this delicious veggie dish.
Sanjay Thumma teaches the secrets of making Indian bhel puri chaat. An excellent summary is given below. First take some crispy puffed rice in a bowl and poha mixed with peanuts. Now add some boondi, sev and pappadi to it which are optional. Add small pieces of boiled potatoes which is also optional. Add nicely chopped onions, tomatoes and cucumber to it. Add chopped green chili to spice it up or you can even add grated carrot and some coriander. Finally add tamarind and green chutney to it a...
Indian foods enthusiast, Sheba Fehmi demonstrates how to make roti, a popular Indian styled food. The dough for the roti is fast to make using a food processor, and then it is rolled using a rolling pin into a thin circular shape. The dough is then cooked onto a frying pan until it turns a light brown color. Then, the most interesting part is where the roti is taken out of the frying pan and placed onto an open flame, which causes steam to accumulate between the dough and makes the roti quick...
Maria teaches how to make an Indian chana dal: Lentils & vegetables. Ingredients: ghee (clarified butter), 1 onion (diced), 12 oz. sliced white button mushrooms ((chopped), 2 tsps. salt, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tsps. fresh ginger root, 2 potatoes (diced), 1 tbsp. garam masala, 1 tsp. coriander, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 14.5 oz. canned tomatoes, 16 oz. baby spinach (coarsely shredded), 2/3 cup of Channa dal lentil, 2 cups of broth. Put everything in a sauce pan. Cook in low fire until vegetables a...
Do you like Indian food? Come on along and learn how to make an authentic Indian Shammi Kabob. Simple and delicious! How to make an Indian Shammi Kabob: Add a little oil to your pan, for cooking the meat. Add your spice and chopped onion, and salt. Add ginger paste, and green chilies. Add mint. Add boneless lamb cut into pieces. (You may substitute beef, chicken, or any other meat of your choice. )Add turmeric Allow meat to cook until it is tender, and all moisture evaporated. After your meat...
Indian food is becoming a favorite of chef Jim's. Watch this how to video tutorial as he shows you how to make and Indian inspired lamb burger. Add some chili for spiciness and top off with a cool raita.
Make a classic spicy curry with cook Gary Rhodes. You will need Kashmiri chilies, garlic, cloves, tumeric, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, cider vinegar, boneless pork, vegetable oil, red onions, and potatoes. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make a spicy Indian pork vindaloo curry.
Tarka dahl is an Indian dish of curried lentils. Watch this how to video tutorial and learn how to make authentic Punjabi curried lentils with UKTV Food's New British Kitchen.
The tabla is a popular Indian drum used in the classical, popular and religious music of the Indian subcontinent and in Hindustani classical music. In this how to video you will learn basic techniques of playing the tabla. Watch this tutorial and you will be playing the tabla in no time.
This how-to video shows you how to make homemade paneer, or Indian style cheese. Watch as Manjula shows you how it is done. Paneer goes great with desserts or as a side dish.
Bharatanatyam dance is the ancient, traditional dance of India. This two part how to video demonstrates the two steps of "Teermanam adavu" in Bharatanatyam dance. "Teermanam" means to conclude or an ending or final state. Thus the steps in these "adavus" (foot work) are used to end a dance sequence or "jathis."
In Bharatanatyam, the word "Tatta" literally means "to tap". "Adavu" is translated as foot work, but "adavu" is not a presentation limited to usage of the the feet. Every single limb of the body is coordinated in a certain style. In this traditional Indian dance how to video, we are taught the Bharatanatyam way of leg tapping. This "adavu" involves only the use of legs unlike most other "adavus."
Bharatanatyam dance is an ancient, traditional dance from India. "Ardhamandala" is the most important and frequently used leg posture in Bharatanatyam. Learn how to perform this essential dance move with this Indian dance tutorial.
Check out this instructional video to learn tips and techniques to applying face paint looking like an Indian princess.
Watch as our host Manjula demonstrates how to prepare this popular north India treat, samosas. For the crust you will need:
Watch as Manjula prepares a popular North Indian chutney. This tomato chutney can be served with rice or with with sandwiches, its very versatile.
Watch as Manjula prepares Indian vegetable pakora, its greats as a snack or appetizer. For this recipe you will need:
Watch as Manjula show you how to prepare puri, a puffed Indian flat bread. For this recipe you will need:
Watch as Manjula shows you how to prepares butter panner masala, a deliciously rich Indian dish. You will need:
Watch as Manjula prepares this hari chutney, a classic Indian cilantro chutney. You will need:
Watch as Manjula prepares mattar paneer, a popular North Indian dish. You will need:
Watch as Manjula prepares tamarind chutney, a classic Indian sauce that can be used on almost any type of dish.
Watch as Manjula prepares Punjabi chola, a classic chickpea Indian dish than can be served with naan or any other Indian bread.
Watch as Manjual prepares a classic Indian dessert, badam burfi or almond candy. You will need:
Watch as Manjula prepares Indian upma sooji. This popular dish is great for breakfast as its similar to cream of wheat.
Watch as Manjula prepares a delicious Indian style cabbage pizza. It's a great healthy alternative to any other pizza.
Watch as Manjula prepares a classic Indian bread, spinach paratha. Its simple and healthy to make.
Watch as Manjula prepares a delicious Indian dish for you. She'll make a healthy and simple zucchini rice. You wont need too many ingredients just basmati rice, oil, butter, and of course zucchini.
This explores Bobby Fischer's opening strategies versus various openings. This video looks at his tactical use of the King's Indian Defense against a Queen's pawn game. Of particular interest is Fischer's strength in maintaining the tension of the position until an opportunity arises. The match took place in 1971 against Mark Taimanov, with Fischer winning.
Watch this video to learn how to do a Bhangra dance move, the body wave. Learn Indian dancing!
