Cashew Nut Pakoda
Nov14

Cashew Nut Pakoda

Ingredients . 1 cup gram flour . 1/2 cup rice flour  . 1/2 cup cashew nuts . 2 tsp melted ghee . 4 green chillies  . 1 inch ginger fresh  . 1 sprig curry leaves  . 3/4 tsp chilli powder  . Salt as per test . ½ tsp asofoetida . 3/4 tsp bicarbSoda  Preparation 1 Chop green chillies, ginger and curry leaves into small pieces. 2  Chop cashewnuts into medium sized pieces. Sieve gram flour...

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Sweet Rice
Oct16

Sweet Rice

  Ingredients • ½ C basmati rice or any long grain rice • 8 C whole milk • A pinch saffron • ½ Tsp cardamom powder • 1¼ C sweetened condensed milk • 1 Tsp ghee • 1 Tbsp chopped cashews • 2 Tbsp raisins • 1 Tbsp chopped pistachios nuts Preparation 1. Wash the rice thoroughly in cold water, drain and keep aside. 2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan bring the milk to a...

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Paneer Butter Masala
Oct10

Paneer Butter Masala

  Ingredients •500 gms paneer, cut into ½ -in cubes •3 Tbsp ghee/oil •2 C hot water + a pinch salt + ¼ Tsp turmeric powder •2 inch ginger •2 green chilies •½ C cashews soaked in water for 1 hour •½ C water •4 Tbsp butter •2 bay leaves •4 whole cloves •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •1½ C tomato puree •2 Tsp coriander powder •1 Tsp turmeric powder •1 Tsp paprika •1½ Tsp garam masala •1½ Tsp salt •1 Tsp crushed kasoori methi (dried...

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Khara Pongal
Oct09

Khara Pongal

  Ingredients •1½ C rice •½ C moong dal •1/3 C ghee •1 Tsp cumin seeds •½ tsp yellow asafetida powder •1 Tbsp finely grated ginger •5-6 peppercorns •2 dry red chilies •1 sprig fresh curry leaves •6 C water •1½ Tsp salt •2 Tbsp cashews Preparation 1.Heat a pan over moderate heat. Dry roast the rice and dal until lightly golden. Remove pan from heat and cool the grains. 2.Wash the rice and dal and drain. 3.Heat 1 Tbsp ghee in a...

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Cashew Nut Cookies
Apr27

Cashew Nut Cookies

Ingredients •1 cup butter, softened •2 cups flour, •1 tsp flaxseed meal, optional •¼ cup cornstarch •1 cup confectioner’s sugar •2 tbsp peanut butter •½ cup chopped cashew nuts Preparation Preheat the oven to 350F and grease two baking sheets. Mix the butter and peanut butter in a bowl. Add sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Mix well to make a soft dough. Divide the dough into 25 small balls. Place the balls on the baking sheet. Press the...

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