So, what are you eating right now?

~~Cuthbert~~ · 02-04-2021, 01:26 PM

Potato & peas:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_4x-XX0Kc6E

Paneer is a very popular one too. You can make paneer yourself.

Plankton · 02-04-2021, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie Monday

Did a cooking experiment today: I made chicken biryani, but with those artificial vegetarian protien bits instead. The curry was good, but jesus christ I missed the chicken

(this is a cry for help. Any good suggestions for veggie alternatives to chicken in curry will be much appreciated)

My lady friend uses these for a variety of things that call for chicken:

https://www.quorn.us/products/quorn-...hicken-fillets

I've had them, and they're close to the real thing.

**Marie Monday** · 02-04-2021, 01:45 PM

^oh cool, I'll try that
@cuthbert I really want to make a potato curry! I'm not sure it would go very well with biryani. I had no idea you can make your own paneer, any idea if that's difficult? I'd be interested in doing that

~~Cuthbert~~ · 02-04-2021, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie Monday

^oh cool, I'll try that
@cuthbert I really want to make a potato curry! I'm not sure it would go very well with biryani. I had no idea you can make your own paneer, any idea if that's difficult? I'd be interested in doing that

It's piss easy, just need milk and lemon juice I think, and a cheese cloth. I haven't had curry with paneer in it but it's very popular and a lot of people who don't eat meat do that. I've had paneer tills though and it was great.

Potato will be fine BTW, it's served in the biryani at a place near me but with lamb in as well, so just don't use lamb lolz.

Could try lentils as well BTW.

**Marie Monday** · 02-04-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuthbert

It's piss easy, just need milk and lemon juice I think, and a cheese cloth. I haven't had curry with paneer in it but it's very popular and a lot of people who don't eat meat do that. I've had paneer tills though and it was great.

Potato will be fine BTW, it's served in the biryani at a place near me but with lamb in as well, so just don't use lamb lolz.

Could try lentils as well BTW.

oh great, and lentils is a good one too! I used chick peas for a while and that was pretty nice, but I tired of it eventually

ribbons · 02-04-2021, 03:28 PM

I've used paneer in biryani and it's very good (I love both paneer and biryani). I marinate the paneer beforehand for at least an hour (or two): in a mixture of about 1 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp thick yogurt, 1 tbsp garlic-ginger paste, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek, and some fresh mint chopped very fine. Makes the paneer a bit more flavorful.

ribbons · 02-04-2021, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuthbert

It's piss easy, just need milk and lemon juice I think, and a cheese cloth.

I've never made my own paneer - have to try this!

**Marie Monday** · 02-04-2021, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

I've used paneer in biryani and it's very good (I love both paneer and biryani). I marinate the paneer beforehand for at least an hour (or two): in a mixture of about 1 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp thick yogurt, 1 tbsp garlic-ginger paste, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek, and some fresh mint chopped very fine. Makes the paneer a bit more flavorful.

oh nice! I always marinate too, in a similar way but with different spices (biryani masala, tumeric and chili powder) and lemon juice instead of mint. This sounds really nice though, I'm gonna try it for a change.

also my former Indian housemate used to make this great curry with both potatoes and paneer and I've tried to replicate it but it wasn't the same. I miss that guy

ribbons · 02-04-2021, 04:57 PM

I'm going to try your marinade next time, Marie - thanks for listing the spices.

Sorry your Indian housemate moved out, especially after preparing delicious Indian meals. Indian is my favorite cuisine (although I don't like overly spicy food, which doesn't really make sense!). The mother of a friend from India stayed with us one weekend - I told her how much I love papadums and she prepared them over the gas flame on the stovetop while I held back her sari so that she wouldn't be set ablaze, lol.

The Batlord · 02-04-2021, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

I'm going to try your marinade.

*immature laughter*

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02-04-2021, 01:26 PM	#2001 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Potato & peas: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_4x-XX0Kc6E Paneer is a very popular one too. You can make paneer yourself.

02-04-2021, 03:28 PM	#2006 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	I've used paneer in biryani and it's very good (I love both paneer and biryani). I marinate the paneer beforehand for at least an hour (or two): in a mixture of about 1 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp thick yogurt, 1 tbsp garlic-ginger paste, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek, and some fresh mint chopped very fine. Makes the paneer a bit more flavorful.

02-04-2021, 04:57 PM	#2009 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	I'm going to try your marinade next time, Marie - thanks for listing the spices. Sorry your Indian housemate moved out, especially after preparing delicious Indian meals. Indian is my favorite cuisine (although I don't like overly spicy food, which doesn't really make sense!). The mother of a friend from India stayed with us one weekend - I told her how much I love papadums and she prepared them over the gas flame on the stovetop while I held back her sari so that she wouldn't be set ablaze, lol.