Pumpkin pakora with Crushed Coriander Seeds
Any type of winter squash butternut, acorn, turban or Indian wax gourd (petha) as well as yams or sweet potatoes may be substituted for pumpkin. This is a good batter to make in a food processor, for along with crushing while coriander seeds, the processor makes the batter light and smooth. If you make the batter by hand, add freshly crushed coriander seeds. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 10 minutes Resting time:...
Cabbage salad
Ingredients •1 medium head cabbage, shredded •½ medium head cabbage, shredded •1 small red pepper •1 cup shredded carrots •1 cup shredded celery •1 cup olives •½ cup sugar Dressing: •1 cup lemon juice •1 tbsp mustard seeds, roasted •1 tsp Dijon mustard •½ cup olive oil or any oil •1 ¼ tsp salt •½ tsp black pepper •Dash of hing Preparation To prepare salad, place cabbage, pepper, carrot, celery, olives, and sugar in a large-size...
Cranberry Cake with Golden Sauce
Ingredients Cranberry Cake: • Flour – 2 cup • Turbinado sugar – 1 1/4 cup • Milk – 1 cup • Ghee – 2 tsp • Baking powder – 2 tsp • Non alcohol vanilla – 1 tsp • Salt – 1/2 tsp • Yogurt – 2 heaping tsp • Fresh cranberries, all stems removed – 2 cup The Golden Sauce: • Sugar – 1/2 cup • Half & half – 1/2 cup • Butter – 1/2 cup • Vanilla – 1/2 tsp...
Nutritious Whole Grain, Split Pea and Vegetable Soup
This is a quick pressure-cooker soup that is warming, nutritious and very welcome on cold winter days. You can vary this recipe by substituting Parsnips, green beans, zucchini or corn for any of the suggested vegetables. A nice stew can be obtained by adding large, even-sized pieces of potato or winter squash. (You will need to increase the amount of water a bit when cooking these starchy vegetables). Try your own favourite...
Turkish-style Fragrant Milk
Ingredients • Cold milk – 4 cups (1 litre) • Sugar – 1 1/2 tbsp • Sahlep powder – 1 tbsp • Sprinkle cinnamon powder Preparation 1. Combine the sugar and sahlep powder in a 2-litre/quart saucepan. Gradually add the cold milk, mixing to dissolve the sugar and sahlep. Bring the milk to the boil over moderate heat, stirring constantly to avoid scorching. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 or 2 minutes, or until it...