Banana Lime Beverage
Ingredients • Ripe bananas – 2 • Water – 4 cup • Fresh lime juice – 1/4 cup • Sugar – 1/2 cup Preparation: 1. Blend the bananas, sugar and 1 cup water until smooth. 2. Add remaining water and lime juice. Blend well and offer immediately. By Bhaktin...
Baked Eggplant Puree with Seasoned Yogurt
Eggplant bharta, in one form or another, is a national favorite of India. I learned to make this variation during my first Bombay residence in the kitchen of the Kalish Seksaria family. The cooks excel at several regional cuisines, and this Punjabi-style presentation was a favorite of hosts and wood fire until they nearly fell apart. Chilies and seasonings gave the dish a feisty punch, and the yogurt added creamy distinction....
Hyderabadi Biriyani
Ingredients • Basmati rice – 1 cup • Fresh thick curds – 1 cup • Water – 1 cup • Mixed diced vegetables – 2 cups(Potatoes, carrots, peas, turnip etc) • Oil – 2 ½ tbsp • Ginger paste – 1 tsp. • Salt – as required • Lemon – 1 • Finely cut mint leaves – 1 ½ tbsp • Cut coriander leaves – 1 tbsp Grind Together: • Cashew nuts – 1 tbsp • Green chilies – 8 • Cinnamon...
Dalia
Dalia is also known as Cracked wheat, Bulgar, Burghul, Fada, Lapsi, Bulgar Wheat. It is a wheat product made from whole raw wheat kernels which are crushed or cut into smaller pieces. It has a very hearty, warm aroma and a grainy, delightful taste. Dalia is a good source of iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Dalia should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place. Recipes made using...
Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Ingredients • Buffalo milk mozzarella, or bocconcini, sliced into 0.5 cm rounds – 250g • A few fresh basil leaves, shredded for garnish • Ripe, medium-sized tomatoes sliced into 0.5 cm rounds – 3 or 4 • Sea salt • Coarsely ground black pepper • Extra-virgin olive oil – 2-3 tbsp • Large fresh basil leaves – 12-15 whole, Preparation 1. Decoratively arrange the slices of cheese, whole basil leaves and tomato...