Crispy Deep-fried Eggplant Slices
Though fried potatoes are welcome almost any time of the day, fried eggplants are usually part of a meal, because they must be served just after they are fried. If they are held in a warmer, even for 10 minutes, the crispy crust softens and the overall effect is a soggy fritter. If you reuse the ghee or oil after frying, be sure to pass it through a fine filter to remove traces of flour; the inevitable residue would burn and...
Sweet corn-peas and tofu
Ingredients •1 cup fresh corn or frozen corn •½ cup frozen peas •½ cup vegetarian ham* •½ cup chopped soft tofu •2 tbsp corn starch •4 tbsp cold water •2 tbsp chopped cilantro •1 tbsp salt •2 tbsp oil Preparation 1.Heat 2 tbsp of oil in the pan. Cook corn and vegetarian ham (made of soy) for 5 minutes (*Vegetarian ham is pinkish like and packed in a tube; it is...
Veggie Filo Parcels
Ingredients •½ C olive oil •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •1 stalk of celery chopped •½ cabbage chopped •¾ C shredded carrots •½ Tsp dried sweet basil •2 Tbsp fresh coriander leaves •¾ Tsp salt •½ Tsp sugar •20 sheets of defrosted filo dough Preparation 1.Heat 2 Tsp oil in pan over moderate heat. Sprinkle asafetida, add cabbage...
Tomato panner
Ingredients •Paneer (cut in cubes)………500 gm •Ginger grated……………….2 Tbsp •Green chilies…………………2 •Big tomatoes…………………4 •Ghee/oil………………………2 Tbsp •Asafetida powder…………½ Tsp...
Grilled Lentil Veggie Burger Patties
Description This wonderful veggie burger is served on a bed of lettuce with tomato and a nice dollop of "Govindas Homemade Mayonnaise". Super delish! Ingredients • 1 cup cooked lentils • 1 cup breadcrumbs • 1/4 cup cooked cubed potatoes • 1 small carrot, grated • 1 small zucchini, grated • 1 or 2 green chills to taste • 1 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1/2 tsp dried...