Mushrooms In Almond Poppy Seed Curry Recipes

ALMOND-POPPY SEED MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups (or spray cups with cooking spray or grease with shortening).
• In large bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, the oil, egg and almond extract. Beat in sour cream and milk with spoon until blended. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and poppy seed until well blended. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle batter with 3 teaspoons sugar and the almonds.
• Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to wire rack. Serve warm or cool.

ALMOND POPPY SEED BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs, poppy seeds, lemon juice and extracts; beat until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk, beating just until moistened. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm loaves. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

ALMOND POPPY SEED BARS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, milk, oil, extracts and butter flavoring. Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture and mix just until combined. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost bars.

MUSHROOMS IN ALMOND AND POPPY SEED SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, process together the onion, ginger, garlic, green chili peppers, almonds, poppy seeds, and garam masala to make a smooth paste.2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat, add the cinnamon and cardamom pods, and cook, stirring, a few seconds. Add the processed onion paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until medium to well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the coriander, nutmeg, and salt, and stir a few seconds.3. Add the yogurt, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling, then mix in the mushrooms and stir until the release their juices, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the water and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce becomes thick and creamy, about 10 minutes. (Add more water, if needed.) Mix in the cilantro and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the black pepper on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CURRIED ALMOND AND POPPY SEED POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. In a small food processor, process together the ginger, garlic, cashews, and poppy seeds, adding about 2 tablespoons water to make a paste. Mix in the garam masala and transfer to a bowl.2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds and red chili peppers they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the potatoes, turmeric, and salt and stir until golden, 5 to7 minutes.3. Add the ginger-poppy seed paste and continue to stir over medium-low heat until traces of oil are visible on the sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the yogurt, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling.4. Add the water, cover the pan, and cook over medium-high heat until the potatoes are soft and the sauce is thick, about 10 minutes. Add the cream or coconut milk, if using, and simmer another 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, lightly stir n the cardamom seeds, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

POPPY SEED ALMOND SLICES

Steps:

• Beat the margarine, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour 1/2 cup at a time, then stir in salt until just incorporated. Fold in the almonds and poppy seeds; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Divide the dough in half. Roll each into a 12 inch log and wrap with waxed paper. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
• Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat logs in the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Cut the logs into 1/2 inch slices and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.