Is Milk for Everyone?
By Kurma Dasa If milk is so beneficial, why is there so much controversy about it? Back in the 1950s, international relief agencies started to give out millions of tons of surplus milk around the world. They received many complaints that people who drank the milk suffered cramps, severe gas pains and diarrhea. The contention came to a head in 1965 when a team of research physicians from the Johns Hopkins Medical School discovered that...
Country Style Anise – scented Cream of Fennel Soup
Ingredients: • Unsalted butter – 4 tbsp • Yellow asafetida powder – 1 tsp • Fennel bulbs, thinly sliced – 4 medium • Red potato, sliced – 1 large • Cold water – 6½ cups • Heavy cream – 1 cup • Salt – 2 tsp • Freshly ground black pepper – ½ tsp • Chopped fennel greens – 2 tbsp Preparation: 1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Sprinkle in the yellow asafetida...
Whole Cauliflower Crowned with Creamy Avocado
India’s intense heat prevents the widespread use of salad greens both for home gardeners and on a commercial scale. During northern winters, some green thumbs are successful with a few hardy types. In my search for salads with staying power, using available ingredients, I happened on this variation. It is eye-catching on a salad buffet, and often the first to disappear. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 10 minutes...
Peanut Wonder
Ingredients •Peanuts………………………………………………………. 2 C •Water ……………………………………………………….. 4 C •Salt...
Buttermilk Puris
Description These puris are crispy and soft! They go great with any soup or curry dish! Ingredients • 2 cups whole wheat flour • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 cup buttermilk, or you can use plain yogurt • 1/4 tsp salt Method 1. Combine the buttermilk and baking powder. 2. Mix together using a whisk then let it sit for 3 minutes. You will notice that the mixture begins to bubble. 3. In a separate bowl add the flour and salt. Then just...