Khus Khus Ka Seera
Khus Khus(Poppy seeds) has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects that provide relief from inflammations in circulatory system and nervous system. This herb is used as a pain reliever in diseases such as muscular aches, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, dryness and skin cracking. Ingredients • Poppy seeds (Khus Khus)- ½ cup • Sugar- ½ cup • Ghee- 4-5 tbsp...
Spiced Creamed Spinach
Throughout India, districts, towns, even individual homes have their own distinct cuisines. This delicious creamed spinach hails from the community of Vaishnava Brahmins of Delhi, and the final texture and riches are determined by the milk product you select: cream, sour, sour cream, crème fraiche, cream cheese or plain yogurt. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 5 minutes Cooking time: 15...
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...
Fresh Pineapple and Raisin Chutney
Within India’s districts even towns and villages have their own distinct cuisines. Mayapur, in West Bengal, is associated with foods loved by Shree Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, and on his birthday, called GourPurnima, thousands of dishes are made in his honor. On Srila Prabhupada’s first GourPurnima, in America, he taught his students to make a handful of dishes loved by lord Chaitanya,...
Khova Bhath
Ingredients• Basmati rice – 250 gms(1 heaped cup)• Powdered sugar -150 gms ( ¾ cup)• Plain khova – 75 gms• Raisins – 1 Tbsp• Cashew nuts – 1 ½ tbsp• Almonds – 1 tbsp• Saffron – a pinch• Rose water – 1 tbsp• Pure ghee – 2 tbspPreparation1. Wash and soak rice for 10 minutes.2. Cook in enough water till soft. Drain water and...