Coconut & Coriander Chutney
Sep30

Coconut & Coriander Chutney

  Ingredients • 1½ C fresh shredded coconut • 1 bunch, fresh coriander leaves • 1 Tbsp grated ginger • 2 hot green chilies • ½ C water • ¾ Tsp salt • 1 C yogurt • 2 Tsp oil • 1 Tsp black mustard seeds • ¾ Tsp split urad dal • 8-9 fresh curry leaves • ¼ Tsp yellow asafetida powder Preparation 1. Blend the coconut, coriander, ginger, chilies, salt and water (as required) in a blender until smooth. 2. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt...

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Dry Chutney
Sep24

Dry Chutney

  Ingredients •Dry -200 gms.                   •Groundnut – 50 gms. •Dry Coconut, grated – 1.         •Chutney dalia – 50 gms. •Chutney seeds – 50 gms.      •Cilantro leaves – 2 tbsp. •Cumin seeds – 2 tbsp.            •Turmeric powder – 1...

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Coconut and Banana Yogurt Cheese No-Bake Pie
Aug23

Coconut and Banana Yogurt Cheese No-Bake Pie

  Ingredients For the filling: • 1 1/2 cup yogurt cheese • 1 1/2 cup whipped cream • 1 banana • 1/2 fresh raw coconut, shredded • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom   For the pie crust: • 1 2/3 cup rolled oats (grounded)  • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/3 cup melted butter or ghee   Preparation 1. First prepare the pie crust by grinding up the oats in a blender or spice...

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Butternut Squash Puree with Coconut
Aug22

Butternut Squash Puree with Coconut

   Pumpkin is the most popular winter squash in India. It is sold in cut pieces. This bright orange squash is more often boiled than baked. In the West, we can ash-or oven-bake whole smaller varieties, such as butternut, acorn, Hubbard or buttercup. Flavor and nutrition are locked within the tough, thick skin. A delicate blend of cardamom, fennel and lime juice beautifully offsets the sweet puree. Garnish with toasted...

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Green gram Laddoo
Aug20

Green gram Laddoo

  Ingredients • Green gram – 2 cups • Chopped jaggery – ¾ cup • Pure ghee – ¼ cup • Grated dry coconut – 2 tsp • Sesame seeds – 3-4 tsp • Cardamom – 6-8 • Cashews – A handful Preparation 1. Grate coconut, wash sesame seeds, peel cardamom and keep them aside. 2. Wash, drain water immediately and dry roast green gram in a skillet on low...

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