By Ujjainee Roy
January 2, 2024
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If you love mustard, enhance its heat and zest by opting for grainy, wholegrain mustard. This is basically coarsely ground mustard that does not lose its aroma when heated or cooked for longer. Besides marinades and pickles, it can also liven up these classic Indian dishes
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Make a flavorful marinade using grainy mustard, yoghurt, ginger, garlic, and a blend of Indian spices. Coat chicken pieces in the marinade and then roast or grill for a delicious Tandoori chicken with a mustard-y twist.
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Marinate fish fillets in a mixture of grainy mustard, turmeric, red chilli powder, garlic, and lemon juice. Grill or bake the fish for a succulent and flavorful seafood dish.
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Grainy, mustard can add a spicy kick to roasted potatoes. Toss boiled or roasted potatoes with a mixture of mustard, cumin seeds, turmeric, and garam masala. Roast the potatoes until they are golden brown and well-coated.
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Use wholegrain mustard the next time you make sarson da saag, so you can add to the bracing flavour and enhance its warm notes.
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Give a unique twist to the classic dal curry by adding grainy mustard to the tadka. Sauté mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves in ghee, then mix into cooked dal.
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Marinate paneer cubes in a mixture of grainy mustard, yoghurt, besan, and spices. Grill or bake for a delicious mustard-coated paneer tikka.
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Add a dash of whole grain mustard to your favourite chicken curry recipe for an extra layer of flavour and heat. Sauté mustard seeds in oil as part of the tempering process, or whisk grainy mustard into the curry sauce.
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