Curry with Roti

Ingredients:
2 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cups water

3/4 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 inch piece fresh ginger root, shredded
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 lb. uncooked chicken, cubed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Directions (Roti)
In a large bowl, sift together flour and salt. Add oil and mix with a fork until flour is crumbly. Mix in water until the dough pulls together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Cover and set aside about 45 minutes (during which time you can make the curry).
2. Knead dough again until smooth. Divide into six equal parts. Form each part into a round. Roll out each round as thinly as possible; dust with flour to keep from sticking.
3. Invert a heavy cast iron pan over burner and heat. Spread roti over pan and cook. Roti will cook in 40-50 seconds. Tiny black spots will appear when it is finished.

Directions (Curry)
1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. In a frying pan, cook onions in vegetable oil over med-high heat until clear.
3. Add garlic, ginger, and spices. Stir.
4. Add cubed chicken and heat until cooked through..
5. Stir in tomato paste, then yoghurt.
6. Cover and let simmer 5 minutes.
7. Serve with rice and roti.

Notes:My dear friend Carolyn makes this all the time, and after making it myself, I think I will, too. It tastes SO good!!! I used brown rice instead of basmati, though I'm sure any rice would do. I made this a night I had company, and it was said that the curry tastes like it's from Bombay House, the roti, the best Indian flat bread. I quite agree. Way to go, Carolyn! Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe.

Source:Carolyn Duede

Butterscotch Brownies

Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Directions:
Heat oven to 350. Grease square 8 x 8 inch pan. Melt butter on stove top or in microwave. Remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, milk, and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread in pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes on wire rack.

Notes:
A very nice quick and easy dessert that is very yummy. I usually prefer to have chocolate for dessert, but this makes for a fine contender. Also, I have a small rectangle pan that I use, instead of an 8 x 8 and it works fine.

Source:
A women I knew while living in Wymount, I'm sorry I can't recall her name.