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,...
by Admin | Jan 1, 2025 | Soups
Serves 6 to 8 • 2 Tbs. butter or Ghee • 1 tsp. mustard seeds • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper • ½ cup flaked unsweetened coconut • 2 ripe bananas, mashed • ½ tsp. salt • 1 tsp. sugar • 2 cups yogurt 1. Heat the butter or ghee in a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan and add...
by Admin | Dec 31, 2024 | Soups
Serves 6 to 8 • 1 lb. ripe tomatoes • 1 cup shredded coconut • 2 Tbs. minced green chilis • ½ tsp. salt • 2 cups yogurt • 1 Tbs. vegetable oil • 1½ tsp. whole mustard seeds • ½ tsp. crushed dried red pepper 1. Chop the tomatoes coarsely. If you have fresh-grated or...
by Admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Grains
Serves 6 to 8 • ½ tsp. crushed saffron threads • 3 Tbs. warm milk • 2 Tbs. butter • ⅓ cup currants • ⅓ cup shelled, chopped pistachio nuts • 1½ cups long-grain white rice • 3 cups water • 1 tsp. salt • 1 Tbs. sugar • large pinch of cinnamon 1. Dissolve the saffron in...
by Admin | Dec 29, 2024 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Serves 6 to 8 This pilau is a rather elaborate and satisfying dish and makes a nice meal when served with yogurt or raita, an assortment of chutneys, some chapatis, and fresh fruit. With the addition of dal and a vegetable curry, the meal becomes a feast. • 5 Tbs....
