Cranberry Chutney
Jan10

Cranberry Chutney

  Topokul is not a cranberry but a sour berry that makes a chutney similar to whole-berry American cranberry sauce. There are two main types of cranberries: small wild European berries and the larger red cultivated American berries. India Topokul is like a cross between the two. Because fresh berries freeze well, this selection can be made on short notice, especially in the fall.    Preparation and cooking time (after...

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Tofu turkey
Jan04

Tofu turkey

  Ingredients 1. Tofu Turkey: •3 blocks firm tofu •¼ cup poultry seasoning* •1 tbsp salt •1 tsp black pepper •Pinch of hing 2. Homemade Stuffing: •3 slices whole wheat bread •2 celery sticks, finely chopped •1 tbsp poultry seasoning* •2 tbsp butter •2 tbsp water 3. Marinated Sauce •¼ cup balsamic vinegar •4 tbsp poultry seasoning* •2 tsp salt...

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Neelachal Lily Orange Cake
Dec27

Neelachal Lily Orange Cake

  Ingredients • All purpose flour- 1 1/2 cup • Baking Soda- 1/2 tsp • Baking powder- 1 tsp • Sunflower/ vegetable oil-1/2 cup • Confectioners sugar/ castor sugar- 3/4 cup • Yoghurt- 1/4 cup • Fresh Orange juice mixed with 2 tbsp orange pieces- 3/4 cup • Orange peel scrapped- 1 tsp   For Orange frosting • Confectioners sugar- 1 lb/ 4 cups...

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Fresh mint Chutney
Dec15

Fresh mint Chutney

  Fresh mint chutney, like coriander chutney, is refer5shingly sharp and bracing. Long recognized for its digestive properties, it is avery popular accompaniment to fried savories and highly spiced dishes. The overall character of the chutney depends on the type of mint you use, be it from the supermarket or freshly harvested from your herb garden. I have tested the recipe with numerous species and come up with different results....

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Christmas Fruitcake-2
May25

Christmas Fruitcake-2

  Ingredients 3 C chopped candied mixed fruit peel (tutti-fruity) Juice from 4 medium oranges (approx ¾-1 Cup) 1 C butter, softened ¾ C dark brown sugar ¼ C sugar 2 Tsp vanilla extract/essence 3 Tsp egg replacer mixed with 4 Tbsp of warm water 2 Tbsp orange rind 3 C all purpose flour 1½ Tsp baking powder ¼ Tsp baking soda ¼ Tsp ground cinnamon 1 C chopped pecans Cake pan: one 13-in x 9-in...

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