Ramadan 101: Day 20

As I prepare for my role as a product spokesperson/ chef demonstrator for England's popular brand of Indian products...Patak's...images of India's Moghul inspired cuisine are simmering in my head. One particular cooking style....called kormas are perfect for Ramadan because of their satisfying flavors and slow cooking style. Kormas are braised dishes popular in the northern Uttar Pradesh region of India. To watch an Indian chef prepare Korma, click here. From the 13th to 16th centuries, Muslim Turk-Mongols known as Moghuls began to settle in Northern India and eventually claimed Delhi as their capital. They were inspired greatly by the intricate cuisine and beautiful daily living traditions of the Persians. Traditional korma recipes usually involve marinating prime cuts of meat, slowly braising them in the same liquid along with spice mixes, and "finishing" with spice infused butters and cream. To try making an easy, delicious chicken korma on your own, log onto Patak's website. If you're planning on being in DC this weekend, come to visit our "Taste of India" stand (and taste delicious samples) at the Adams Morgan Day Festival! If you have your own favorite Korma recipe, please share it here!