Butter Soft Eggplant Wedges
Srila prabhupada gave us this recipe during his 1967 San Francisco classes. In Bengal, bhaji is loosely defined as any fried vegetable, and while this variation has other names, such as eggplant Pukki, one thing is constant: it must be served immediately after cooking, piping hot. To get authentic results, I recommend using fresh ghee; my second choice would be a newcomer on the market –avocado oil. It can be heated to a...
Stuffed Baby Eggplants-2
Ingredients • 15 small tender baby eggplants • Oil for deep frying • 2 Tbsp oil • 3 dried red chilies • 2 Tbsp chana dal • 2 Tbsp split urad dal • ¼ Tsp fenugreek seeds • 1 Tbsp coriander seeds • 1 Tbsp cumin seeds • 1 Tbsp dried tamarind piece • 1 sprig fresh curry leaves • ½ Tsp turmeric powder • 1 Tsp salt Preparation 1. Wash and pat dry the...
Spicy Eggplant
Ingredients • ½ cup Thai basil leaves • 2 Japanese eggplants (long/thin) • ¼ cup small pieces of soy meat (TVP) • 1 ½ tbsp fermented soybean (black soy bean) • 2 tsp Chinese chili bean paste • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tsp brown sugar, optional • ¼ tsp salt • 3 tbsp oil • 1 tsp sesame oil, optional Preparation Soak the soy meat pieces in bean paste, soy...
Baked bow tie pasta
Ingredients •1 package bow tie pasta, cooked •½ cup chopped yellow squash •½ cup chopped carrots •½ cup chopped green beans •½ cup chopped broccoli •½ cup chopped eggplants •½ cup sliced olives •2 – 3 tsp salt •1 tsp pepper •2 tsp Italian seasoning •1 tsp crushed red pepper •2 to 3 tbsp olive oil •1 cup mozzarella cheese...
Bread Salad
Ingredients Bread and Salad: • 2 large bell peppers • 1 Tbsp oil • 1 long eggplant cut into cubes • 1 large tomato cut into cubes • 2 C bread cubes • 3 Tbsp grated cheese Dressing: • ½ C olive oil • ¼ C lemon juice • ¼ Tsp yellow asafetida powder • ½ Tsp ground pepper • ½ Tsp salt • ½ Tsp dries basil • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves Preparation 1. Grill the peppers under a griller or...