Thin ‘n’ Crisp Chickpea Flour Noodles
Sev rivals peanuts as India’s most popular munching snack. Anywhere people gather, a sev vendor is sure to appear with an assortment of freshly made fried noodles. Some noodles are spicy and spaghetti-thick, while others are very fine and unseasoned. Sev noodles are shaped with a sevaya machine, a unique brass utensil equipped with an assortment of interchangeable disks. A fine-holed disk is attached to the...
Stir Fry Noodles
Ingredients •6-8 oz whole wheat spaghetti •2 cups beans sprouts •½ cup sliced carrot •2 cups chopped Chinese cabbage or regular cabbage •½ cup sliced celery •½ cup sliced spicy tofu (optional) •2-3 tbsp oil •1 tsp Chinese chili sauce (optional) •1 tbsp soy sauce •1 tsp salt •1 tbsp cilantro leaves Preparation 1.Cook spaghetti according to the package...
Sun dried Tomato Penne
Ingredients •8 oz. whole wheat penne, or bow tie pasta •1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes •8 dry sun-dried tomatoes* •1 tsp Italian seasoning •1 ½ tsp salt •½ tsp black pepper •2 tbsp fresh basil •2 tbsp fresh parsley •2 tbsp olive oil Preparation 1. Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for at least 30 to 40 minutes. Slice the sundried tomatoes. If you like, do not...
Tomatoes in Smooth Yogurt
Tomato is probably the most popular raita selection in India, vying for first position with cucumber. It is simple, unadorned refreshment, with each region having its own slight nuance in seasoning. The contrast between the brilliant red tomatoes and the snowy yogurt is vivid and appealing. To take advantage of the colors, use firm-fleshed or seeded tomatoes. I like to use marble-sized cherry or sugar-lump tomatoes, cut into...
Papaya Chutney
Grate 1 papaya(the part excluding the peel and seeds) Take 1 tbsp refined oil/mustard oil(preferred) in a pan Heat the oil till it smokes Pour in 1 tsp black mustard seeds and 2 dried red chillies Add 1 tsp coriander powder Add 1 tsp turmeric powder Add the grated papaya along with salt (to your taste) (1) Stir fry it and let the water evaporate until it is dry and all mixed up By Monantima...