Sweet Potato and Paneer Chili over Rice
Aug12

Sweet Potato and Paneer Chili over Rice

  Description This is not your ordinary chili. Very healthy and satisfying!   Ingredients • 1 cup cubed paneer • 1 1/2 cups cooked brown beans • 1 medium sweet potato • 1 green bell pepper • 4 fresh tomatoes • 2 green chile • 1 1/2 cups whey or fresh water • 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger • 2 tbsp ghee • 1 tsp cumin seeds...

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Piquant Lemon Rice
Mar19

Piquant Lemon Rice

  This light, midly piquant lemon-flavored rice dish is enlivened with crunchy bits of cashew nuts. The final burst of flavor comes from a fried seasoning called chaunk, made of mustard seeds and split urad dal fried in ghee or sesame oil until the aromatic oils in the seeds are released and the dal turns golden brown. This South Indian delight is simple to make and can be served at any time and at any occasion, from a simple...

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Simple Boiled Rice
Nov24

Simple Boiled Rice

  Indian rice pots are very heavy, giving excellent heat distribution. They are usually made of tinned brass or bell metal and have round bottoms, narrow necks and saucer like lids. When rice is cooked in these pots, it is boiled until about half done. Then muslin cloth is tied over the neck and the water is drained off. Next, the lid is put in place, live coal embers are put in the lid and the pot is set on dying coal embers....

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Simple Tomato chutney
Nov22

Simple Tomato chutney

  I was first introduced to one of Srila Prabhupada’s famous tomato chutneys in 1966, and it still remains one of my favorites today. In my early days as his cook, I recall few feasts, banquets or journeys that did not include some variation or another. I have taken the liberty of approximating measurements, as Srila prabhupada cooked with out measuring tools. Try this chutney with any rice or dal, or vegetables that are...

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Potato Soup
Nov22

Potato Soup

  Ingredients  • Potatoes – 10 medium sized • Couple big handfuls of freshly picked basil leaves (if available, otherwise use dried basil) • Hing – 1/4-1/2 tsp • Black pepper – 1/2 – 1 tsp • Salt, as desired • Ghee   Preparation: 1. Peel and cut potatoes into large chunks 2. Add water until potatoes are covered and a few inches...

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