Does anyone know of a really good Indian soup or beef recipe that can be prepared in a crockpot?

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I'm preparing a full course Indian dinner for guests on the weekend (I'm not Indian by the way!!) and would like to use my crockpot as a method of preparing part of the meal. I don't want to compromise quality though. Any ideas? Thanks to all.

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here ya go...some recipes I found.. enjoy...smile
this page has a variety of recipes:
http://www.recipedelights.com/indiansoups.htm
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Crockpot Dal (Indian Soup)

Split-Pea Soup from India -- you could use lentils, of course

Ingredients
1 lb Dry yellow split peas
2 Celery stalks, chopped fine
1 Large Carrot, chopped fine
1 Medium Onion, chopped fine
2 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Curry powder (or more to taste)
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 Bay leaf
1/2 tsp Salt
3-4 Vegetable bouillon cubes (or chicken if you are not vegetarian)
2 quarts Water
Chopped green pepper for garnish (optional)

Preparation
Place all ingredients in crockpot, stir, cover, cook on low for 7 to 9 hours.

Garnish with chopped green pepper, if desired.

Cook's Notes
This is good served with a dollop of sour cream

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Mulligatawny Stew

Mulligatawny is taken from an Indian word 'milaku-tanni' which means 'pepper water'. This rich and hearty stew was adapted by the British.
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. lean lamb, cubed
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. curry powder
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups water
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cubed
3 carrots, sliced
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 cup apple juice
6 cups chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
hot cooked rice

PREPARATION:
In medium bowl toss lamb cubes with 1 Tbsp. of the curry powder and set aside.
Heat butter and olive oil in heavy skillet and add lamb cubes. Brown on all sides, about 4 minutes, and remove to a 4-6 quart crockpot.

Add onions and remaining 1 Tbsp. curry powder to skillet; cook and stir until onions are crisp tender. Stir in flour and cook and stir until bubbly. Add 2 cups water and stir until thickened. Pour this mixture into slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except coconut milk, lemon juice, and rice. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours until all ingredients are tender. Stir in coconut milk and lemon juice and serve over hot cooked rice. Serves 6
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Indian Vegetable Soup (crockpot)

1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (5 - 6 cups)
1 lb red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces (3 cups)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro stems

Combine eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, and chickpeas in the crockpot first, then sprinkle with spices.
Pour broth over everything.
Cook on low for 8- 10 hours (or high for 4- 5 hours).
Garnish with cilantro.

What would Christmas Dinner been like in British India?

Larry R

Back during the Raj, would the English have had a strictly traditional Christmas dinner, or would they have had Indian food or a mix of the two?

Answer
Both sets of my Grandparents had a mix of the two. With my Grandmothers cooking the English food and the cooks preparing the Indian food.

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How much is el palomar dinnerware worth?

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nathan

My father is a air conditioning man and we live in a somewhat wealthy area, well half is average and the other half is wealthy. But who was doing a job for a extremely wealthy couple and every now and then people actually give him stuff they dont want. They said it was a set of dining ware from mexico that was supposedly worth $5000. So i did some research and looked up the company which appears to be El Palomar Mexico or El Palomar, not sure which one. I looked up their website and they sold sets that maybe contained 15-20 pieces for a minimum $2500. Also on ebay individual plates would sell for like $20-50. I have a 53 piece set including:
-1 salt/pepper shaker set
-1 jar cup with a lid
-1 cup without a handle
-2 cups with a handle
-9 small bowls
-8 large bowls
-11 large plates
-7 medium plates
-8 small plates
-1 large square bowl/tray
-1 large rectangle bowl/tray

Another thing is on one of the pieces it has the date of 02-10-89, so am assuming it was made in 1989. So just tell me what you think its worth please.

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yup, i think it is worth it

What have you chosen now and are you happy with it and why ? Help !!?

aredsailju

In process of scaling down- ok, de-cluttering my kitchen...grin

Daughter and Gda`s getting the China and Silver and Silver Plate
and much going to the local Woman`s shelter

am going to be gifted with a new smaller stainless steel flat ware set- 18/10
and a new smaller set of dishes also

patterns my choice of course

have been looking at the old classics like Lenox, Towle, Wallace, Reed/Barton,Oneida for the flat ware in boxed sets with just a few serving pieces .

As for the dishes, do not want to buy piece by piece, but every set seems to come with cups or mugs and I have my long time favourites that I am keeping so seems like a waste to buy a set with them-
What brands in the dinnerware do you like, that can go from freezer/oven/ table and not get too hot or the design slip , fade or chip real easy. ?

Thanks !!!

Help ???
Keeping my ancient Corning Ware too, still bake and do casseroles and such.

Might check out the Corelle,have not looked at it in years.
John,very good point-except- am 80+ miles from either store. I am not seeking
expensive,just what will be more practical for me and at the same time the GIFTS are intended for me to enjoy
even if I eat ramen noodles off them.
In my case, better to shop on line.

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Although I don't use Corning Ware anymore, I did have two sets when I was younger. I finally got
tired of the pattern, and donated it, and bought some stoneware. Stoneware, can be put into an
oven without damage. And I used them in a microwave also. Corning Ware is good in both oven
and microwave also. I understand the dilemma with buying a complete set. I too have no use for the
cups or saucers, since we have special mugs (which hold more) we use. On my last set, my hus-
band bought a close out set of china, that had a few more larger plates as well as smaller regular
dinner sized plates. So I tend to use the smaller, to take less food. And I have dessert plates for
a sandwich or a small serving of anything. It didn't come with soup sized bowls, but I have those
already. You might look at a department store for a pattern you like, and check to see if the stock
on it, is open. Then you can buy only the pieces you want.
As far as flat ware, I have a good set of Oneida, that is just as shiny as the day I bought it. And
have a complete set. I don't know if you can buy one piece at a time. But you should check to see
as that will save you alot of extra money if you only need a couple of place settings. Myself, I don't like to wash dishes often. I most often wash all that is dirty twice a day, since I get company
rarely anymore. It works for me.

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