Friday November 15, 2013

Dinner for 2

Turmeric and Saffron Curry

Raita
Beet and Daikon Salsa
Naan

Ground Beef Curry with Warm Fennel and Zucchini Salad

Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Red Peppers, Paneer and Cashews

Shrikhand

A week ago I hooked up with a like minded friend on Saturday morning after the Farmers Market.  We wandered through our local kitchen store and then headed to the public library.  Wandering through the cookbook and food writing section we made recommendations to each other.  She suggested:

• Ripe, a Fresh Colourful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables by Cheryl Sternman Rule 
• Long Ago in France The Years in Dijon by M.F.K. Fisher  
• Elegant and Inspired Vij's Indian Cuisine by Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala

After scanning through the book by Vikram Vij I decided to make the Turmeric and Saffron Curry to start a meal earlier in the week.  It was so fantastic I decided to plan my Friday Night Dinner out of the cookbook.  All except the dessert of Shrikhand came out of the Elegant and Inspired Vij's Indian Cuisine cookbook.

Loved it

The Turmeric and Saffron Curry is a beautiful start.  It is like eating a bowl of sunshine.  This has become a favourite in my house.  There are fights for the last bowl.

Although I had every intention of making my own naan, my day got busy and I ended up purchasing it.  I have decided I am going to make some and freeze it so it is always on hand for curries, dhal and whenever a simple pizza bottom is needed for a quick kid friendly meal.

Who knew I could convince a beet hater (my beloved husband) to try them.  He ended up loving the beet and diakon salsa, must have been all the coriander (cilantro).  Also pictures is the raita which was a great accompaniment to the meal.

A very tasty ground beef curry with a warm zucchini and fennel salad.

I have found another dish to get brussel sprouts into my husband.  These were delicious I will have to make them again soon.

I think I have mentioned a few times that I am not much of a dessert eater or maker.  I like a good rich dessert on occasion but mostly I like light things like fruit.  This is a wonderful end to a meal.  Sweetened yoghurt topped with pistachios.  I added candied fennel seeds as well.