Because these steamed potatoes are marinated in seasoned yogurt before they are browned, aromatic flavors seem to permeate every bite. The combination of potatoes and white poppy seeds is typical in Bengali cuisine. I have taken the liberty of suggesting almonds as a...
This dish is a celebrated centerpiece from Jaipur, India. It's designed to be an impressive visual dish, perfect for bringing to the table whole and then carving into wedges for serving. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30–50 minutes Serves: 5 to 6...
Snowy cauliflower and ripe tomatoes marry their colors and flavors over gentle heat until the cauliflower is butter-soft and the tomatoes are reduced to a seasoned glaze. The only liquid is the juice from the tomatoes, so the dish must be braised slowly. The result is...
In India, carrots are more often used raw in salads, as crisp pickle spears or in sweet halvas than as a cooked vegetable. They are brilliant orange-red roots, harvested both young and sweet or oversized as giants. Most Americans have three choices: baby carrots 2–3...
A variation on a traditional ratatouille, this can be served cold or warm, and by itself or alongside a grain salad or crusty baguette. Serves 8 Ingredients • 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into 8 wedges • Kosher salt • 3 tablespoons olive oil,...
A hearty dish that warms you from the inside out — and packs in the nutrition. Serve with pita toasts and grilled Portobellos for a dinner that fills you up. Serves 8 Ingredients • 1 pound great Northern (large white) beans, cooked very soft (retain cooking liquid) or...
Russia is a northern country. Russian food must keep people warm during long, cold winters. This pie is filled with cabbage, cheese, and eggs. It is delicious, warm, and comforting. Moscow, Russia’s capital, is the largest city in the world, not by population but by...
Serves 8 • spice paste • 1 large onion, grated • 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed • 1 tsp. crushed dried red chilis • 1 Tbs. peeled and grated fresh ginger • 2 tsp. minced green chilis • ½ tsp. ground turmeric • ½ tsp. ground cumin • 2 tsps. ground coriander • 2...
Serves 4 • 1 large head cauliflower • 1 small potato (6 to 8 oz.) • 4 Tbs. vegetable oil • 1 tsp. black mustard seeds • 1 tsp. ground turmeric • ½ tsp. ground cumin • ½ tsp. ground coriander • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper • 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed • ½ onion,...
Serves 4 to 6 • 3 cups cooked garbanzo beans, with reserved liquid • 1 Tbs. butter or oil • 1 tsp. ground coriander • 1 tsp. ground cumin • 1 tsp. ground turmeric • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste • ⅜ tsp. ground cloves • ⅜ cinnamon • 3 cloves garlic, minced • ⅓...
