by Admin | Jan 6, 2025 | Soups
• Makes about 1½ cups. • 1 cup raisins • 1 Tbs. tamarind concentrate* • 6 to 8 Tbs. water • ½ tsp. ground ginger • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper • ¼ tsp. salt 1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and purée, scraping down as necessary, until there are...
by Admin | Jan 5, 2025 | Grains, Legumes
Serves 8 to 10 • ¼ cup vegetable oil • 1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped • 1½ tsp. whole mustard seeds • 1 green chili, minced • 1 tsp. crushed dried red chilis • 1 cup farina • 5 cups hot water • ½ cup sliced green onions • ⅓ cup finely diced carrots • 1 large,...
by Admin | Jan 4, 2025 | Salads & Dressings
Serves 4 to 6 • 2 large tomatoes • 1 large cucumber • ½ cup chopped green onions • ½ cup thinly sliced radishes • 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) • 2 Tbs. lemon juice • ¾ tsp. salt • 1 tsp. finely minced green chilis • black pepper to taste...
by Admin | Jan 3, 2025 | Soups
Serves 6 to 8 • 1 large eggplant (about 1½ lbs.) • 2 Tbs. vegetable oil • ⅓ cup chopped onions • 1 tsp. peeled and grated fresh ginger • 1 tsp. Garam Masala • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper • 1 small tomato, coarsely chopped • 1 tsp. salt, or more to taste • 2 cups yogurt • 1...
by Admin | Jan 2, 2025 | Soups
Serves 4 to 6 • 1 large cucumber • 2 to 3 Tbs. finely chopped onions • 2 cups yogurt • ¼ tsp. ground cumin • ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper • salt • chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) 1. Peel the cucumber, seed it, and coarsely grate it. Stir together the cucumber,...
