Vegetarian Lasagna
Dec09

Vegetarian Lasagna

Preparation and Cooking: 1 1/2 hours This lasagna has five distinct ingredients: pasta, tomato sauce, bechamel sauce, spinach, and cheese. Pasta about fifteen 17 cm x 17 cm (7 in x 7 in) sheets of instant lasagna (400 g, or about 14 ounces) Tomato Sauce • 1/2 cup – olive oil • 1/2 tsp – yellow asafoetida powder • 1 cup – chopped fresh basil • 1 tsp – dried oregano • 1 tsp – dried marjoram • 2 – bay...

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Sauteed Eggplant and Bell Peppers
Mar25

Sauteed Eggplant and Bell Peppers

  This dish can be made with green, red or yellow bell peppers, all yielding wonderful flavor and color variations. The eggplant is steamed prior to its browning in seasoned ghee, a step that cuts calories to the minimum. Fresh garam masala puts of distinction on the dish.   Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 10 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes   Ingredients • Caraway seeds – ½...

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Vangi bhat
Feb10

Vangi bhat

  Ingredients •Rice………………………………2 C •Water……………………………4 C •Chana dal………………………2 Tbsp •Urad dal………………………..2 Tsp •Dried red...

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Pan fried eggplant slices
Jan10

Pan fried eggplant slices

  Ingredients •One medium sized eggplant (brinjal) about 500 g •2 Tsp turmeric powder •1½ Tsp salt •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •½ Tsp paprika or red chili powder •Ghee/oil for pan frying Preparation 1.Cut the eggplant into 1.5cm thick round slices. 2.In a mixing bowl, combine the eggplant slices and the spices. Let them sit for 20 minutes. Pat dry the eggplant with paper towels and keep aside. 3.Heat 3 Tbsp of ghee/oil in a...

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Eggplant and tomatoes
Jul27

Eggplant and tomatoes

  Ingredients •2 Chinese/Japanese eggplants (long and thin) or 1 medium eggplant, chop into small cubes •2 large tomatoes, chop into small cubes •2 tbsp black soy beans •1 tsp salt •1 tsp brown sugar •1 tbsp minced ginger •3‐4 tbsp oil •2/3 cup water •16 Thai basil leaves or some cilantro leaves Preparation 1.Heat oil in the pan. Sauté black soy beans and ginger for a few minutes then add eggplant cubes and cook for 4 to 5...

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