Royal cauliflower
Apr17

Royal cauliflower

  Ingredients •Big cauliflower cut in florets……1 •Ghee/oil……………………………..3Tbsp •Cumin seeds…………………………1 Tsp •Turmeric powder…………………..1 Tsp •Almonds………………………………½ C •Fresh coriander...

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Punjabi Samosa
Apr16

Punjabi Samosa

  Ingredients For the samosa layer: • All purpose flour – 2 cup • Baking soda – 1 pinch • Cream of wheat (Rava) – 2 tbsp • Ghee – 2 tbsp • Plain yogurt – 2 tsp • Cold water • Salt – as required Preparation 1. Shift the all-purpose flour. 2. Mix cream of wheat and all-purpose flour, add ghee, plain yogurt and salt. 3. Knead the flour to puri- like consistency...

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Artichoke
Apr15

Artichoke

  Confusingly, three different, unrelated plants are all known by this name. The globe artichoke is related to the thistle. Its leaves are edible, as is the bottom part of the flower, called the heart (which you can also buy canned or frozen). The Jerusalem artichoke belongs to the sunflower family and it is the plant’s underground tubers that are eaten. They are rather knobbly and irregular in shape, with a pale brown or...

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Chickpea and Sesame Paste Dip
Apr11

Chickpea and Sesame Paste Dip

  Ingredients: • Dried chickpeas, that's one very heaped metric measuring cup – 200g  • Lemon juice – ¼ cup  • Yellow asafetida powder (to replace two cloves garlic) – ½ tsp • Tahini – 6 tbsp • Salt – 1 tsp   Preparation: 1. Soak the chickpeas in cold water overnight or at least 12 hours. Drain and place the chickpeas in a...

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Cheesy Filo Parcels
Mar31

Cheesy Filo Parcels

  Ingredients: • Feta cheese – 125g (4½ ounces)   • Haloumi cheese – 125g (4½ ounces)  • Chopped fresh thyme, or mint – 1-2 tbsp • Freshly ground black pepper – ½ tsp • Caraway seeds, dry-roasted and coarsely ground – 1 tbsp • Filo pastry – 12 sheets • Olive oil or melted butter – ¼...

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