Baked Cheesecake
Apr22

Baked Cheesecake

  Ingredients Crust Softened butter – 1/4 cup Sugar – 1/4 cup Pure vanilla extract – 1 tsp Unbleached plain flour – 1 cup Baking powder – 1 tsp Filling Ricotta cheese – 500g Softened cream cheese – 500g Fresh lemon juice – 1/3 cup Cups sugar – 1 1/2 Arrowroot powder – 2 tbsp or Cornflour – 1 tbsp Fresh cream – 1 1/3 cups Pure vanilla extract – 1 1/2 tsp...

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Shredded cucumbers in Smooth Mint-Flavored Yogurt
Apr09

Shredded cucumbers in Smooth Mint-Flavored Yogurt

There are so many ways to make this, India’s most popular raita, that I am presenting two of my favorite recipe variations. In this one, we discover how mint and cucumbers were made for each other. With a touch of lemon or lime zest, you have one of the most refreshing salads possible. Though avocado oil is not available in India, I find it perfect for delicate salads and raitas. You must use crisp, seedless young cucumbers. If all...

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Cauliflower and potato Surprise

Although this was one of four cauliflower and potato vegetables served at a recipe testing banquet, it was unanimously voted the favorite. It is indeed popular through out much of North India, this version a long-time secret from the Shashi gupta family of Kurukshetra. I noticed that although undeniably rich, it is always one of the first to disappear at holiday dinners. I often use homemade yogurt, or good commercial yogurt like...

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Baked Eggplant Puree with Seasoned Yogurt
Feb22

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....

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Creamy Vegetable Milk Soup
Feb17

Creamy Vegetable Milk Soup

Description Milk makes an excellent broth for any creamy soup! Here is a very simple, delicious and wholesome recipe that takes only 30 minutes to make. Ingredients • 3 medium potatoes • 2 carrots • 1 zucchini • 4 cups milk • 1/2 cup cream • 1 green chili • 1 tbsp ghee • 1 tsp fennel seeds • 1 tsp ground ginger • 1/4 tsp hing • 2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper Preparation 1. First chop up all the veggies. 2. Heat the ghee in a large pot on...

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