A friend of mine surprised me on my bday with a gift certificate to Cook Street School of Fine Cooking. Oh the class choices...Greek, Thai, technique, knife skills. I've been eyeing their class list ever since Passionate Palette closed its doors.
In the end I chose the class that felt that most foreign to me...indian. I love indian food-I've even made it on several occasions. But really, I'm not going to lie to you here. It always tastes exactly like curry. No matter what I make, or how the recipes differ, I'm making something that tastes like curry. I knew there was more to indian than just curry.
The class did not disappoint. I learned all about spices, that saffron could be found in powder form for a fraction of its whole price, how to make my own garam masala and even how to to turn fabulousing thick greek yogurt into a fabulous mousse dessert by adding saffron, powdered sugar and some freshly ground cardomom. Of course the yogurt mousse is best served on a bit of fresh grilled pineapple,
and only after consuming the Chicken Korma, minted lamb, naan and jeweled rice we'd prepared. Fun, scrumptious, and I got to pull out my camera. It was the perfect evening. 
6 comments:
man that looks good. i love love love indian food. can you share how to make that grilled pineapple and yogurt sauce
Mary, you need to come and cook for us some time... I'll tell you though, until Leslie introduced me to Indian, I thought it was all curry as well.
that looks delicious! Did you like the lamb? I've been craving Indian food forever! Let me know if you feel like making any of that again any time soon! :)
Of course and of course. :)
Lamb kind of has the same texture as beef as it turns out, so not really a convert. But glad I tried.
Sounds like a fun time. Very cool variety of dishes that proves Indian doesn't have to be all about curry.
Mmm...yummy. There was a great Indian restaurant in Duluth that I used to frequent with yummy food. Leslie and Chris also brought us to a great one in Fishkill one time. I am sure it didnt compare to your yumminess! ;o)
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