Khus Khus Ka Seera
Dec23

Khus Khus Ka Seera

  Khus Khus(Poppy seeds)  has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects that provide relief from inflammations in circulatory system and nervous system. This herb is used as a pain reliever in diseases such as muscular aches, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, dryness and skin cracking.   Ingredients • Poppy seeds (Khus Khus)- ½ cup • Sugar- ½ cup • Ghee- 4-5 tbsp...

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Two Tier Rosy sponge cake
Dec19

Two Tier Rosy sponge cake

  Ingredients For the cake • Self raising flour.( already has baking powder in it)- 2 cup • Castor sugar- 1 cup • Eno- 1/2 tsp • Milk/water- 1 cup • Oil- 1/4 cup • Vanilla/ pineapple essence- 1 tsp • Yellow colour- 3-4 drops (optional)   For Ricotta Cheese icing • Ricotta cheese- 2 cups • Vanilla extract- 1 tsp • Honey/maple syrup-...

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Spiced Creamed Spinach
Dec18

Spiced Creamed Spinach

  Throughout India, districts, towns, even individual homes have their own distinct cuisines. This delicious creamed spinach hails from the community of Vaishnava Brahmins of Delhi, and the final texture and riches are determined by the milk product you select: cream, sour, sour cream, crème fraiche, cream cheese or plain yogurt.    Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 5 minutes Cooking time: 15...

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Malini’s Tomato Pickle
Dec17

Malini’s Tomato Pickle

  Ingredients • Ripe tomatoes (they should not be too soft) – 2.5kg   • Tamarind pulp, soaked in 1/4 cup hot water and squeezed to extract all the pulp – 1 tbsp • Minced fresh ginger – 2.5 tbsp • Minced fresh chili – 2.5 tbsp  • Salt – 3 tsp  • Turmeric – 2 tsp  • Yellow asafetida powder – 1/2 tsp ...

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Butter Soft Eggplant Wedges
Dec17

Butter Soft Eggplant Wedges

  Srila prabhupada gave us this recipe during his 1967 San Francisco classes. In Bengal, bhaji is loosely defined as any fried vegetable, and while this variation has other names, such as eggplant Pukki, one thing is constant: it must be served immediately after cooking, piping hot. To get authentic results, I recommend using fresh ghee; my second choice would be a newcomer on the market –avocado oil. It can be heated to a...

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