South O The Border Prawn Masala Recipes

TOFU AND VEGETABLE TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix 1 tablespoon canola oil, turmeric and paprika. Add tofu and toss gently to coat. Allow to marinate as you prep the rest of your vegetables.
• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Season with salt, and add cauliflower. Blanch, 2-3 minutes, or until cauliflower is crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
• Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the tofu, and cook until golden brown on at least one side. Remove from heat.
• Add 2 teaspoons oil to the pan. When shimmering, add red and green bell peppers. Saute a couple of minutes until slightly softened and blistered. Add kale, toss to coat with oil, and then cover. Cook 5 minutes until wilted slightly.
• Add cauliflower, tofu and jar of Tikka Masala Sauce. Stir to coat all the vegetables. Turn down pan to a simmer. Cover, and cook 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve over rice.

NORTH OF THE BORDER CARNE ADOVADA

Steps:

• Preheat over to 275 degrees F.
• Mix contents of carne adovada marinade with water into an 8 by 10-inch baking dish. Mix in the pork and cover with foil and bake for 3 hours. If the sauce is too thin remove the foil and leave the carne adovada in the oven for another 1/2 hour. If it is too thick, add a little water. Suggest cooking dish 1 or 2 days before serving. The sauce and meat seem to marry more.
• Serve with beans and tortillas. Sprinkle with longhorn cheese.

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Shell the cardamom: Gently crack open the green and black cardamom pods with a mortar and pestle (or crush them on a cutting board using a heavy pan). Remove the seeds and discard the husks.
• Grind the spices: Finely grind the cardamom seeds, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a spice or coffee grinder. Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight for up to 1 year.

CHICKPEA AND ARTICHOKE MASALA

Steps:

• Process the onion, Garlic-Ginger Paste, and tomatoes in a food processor or blender until smooth.
• Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the cumin seeds. Once they're done popping, add the onion-tomato paste you just made, and saute until it thickens and deepens in color, about 10 minutes.
• Add the ground coriander, garam masala, paprika, and turmeric and saute about 30 seconds. Then add the yogurt, a little at a time so it doesn't curdle. Stir in the lime juice, chickpeas, artichokes, salt, to taste, and water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Taste for seasonings and serve garnished with cilantro.
• Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• Save what you don't use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

SPICY SHRIMP MASALA

Steps:

• Pat shrimp dry, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
• Heat ghee over medium heat in a wok or large (12-inch) frying pan until it has melted, about 30 seconds. Add ginger, garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add chile powder, cumin, turmeric and Thai green chiles. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down and start to stick to the wok, about 15 minutes. Add coconut milk if you like it saucy.
• Add shrimp. Stir so that shrimp are evenly coated, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally so the shrimp cook evenly, until the shrimp turn pink and appear firm, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, sprinkle with lemon juice, garam masala, cilantro and remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper. Serve with roti, store-bought pita or by itself.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Dry cleaned shrimp with paper towels.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Cook garlic in melted butter for 30 seconds.
• Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the tequila, lime juice, salt and red pepper flakes.
• Cook 2 minutes more or until most of the liquid is gone and shrimp looks pink and glazed.
• Add cilantro, stirring over heat for a few more seconds.
• Serve over hot rice.