Date and Raisin Chutney
Dates are the candy-like fruits of date palm trees, and raisins are sun-dried grapes. Both are intensely sweet and, combined, have considerable nutritive value, especially in concentrated iron. Dates are sold in several states, from very soft and fresh to hard and dry. If possible, use soft organic dates in this recipe. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 2 ½ hours Ingredients • Fennel...
Brisbane Whole Grain Waffles
Ingredients •1 cup whole wheat flour (or whole wheat pastry flour) •½ cup cornmeal •½ cup rye flour •½ cup oats •1 tbsp baking powder •½ tsp cinnamon2 •1 cup orange juice •1 cup milk •½ cup water •2 tbsp canola oil (or any oil) Preparation 1)Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer & risques directions. In a medium bowl, mix...
Buttery Sweet Potato Puree with tomato Bits
For this dish you can use either yams or sweet potatoes, depending on the degree of sweetness or moisture, you prefer. It is little more than a seasoned mashed root vegetable dish, and is nice with a Vedic or Western dinner menu. To keep calories to a minimum, rely on the orange juice to make a buttery consistency. The sweet, firm flesh of Italian plum tomatoes is ideal for this bharta, though you can use any type; even...
Date, Orange, Walnut & Banana Semolina Halava Pudding
Ingredients: • Water – 2½ cups • Raw sugar or sugar plus some honey (not 100% honey – too wet) – 1¼ cups • California dates, chopped, or any dried fruit – 3/4 cup • Zest from 2 oranges, lemons or any citrus • Unsalted butter, or ghee (1 ounce = 28.35 grams) – 140 gram • Coarse-grained semolina (farina) –...
Sliced Oranges with maple Cream
If you can find candy-like lumps of gur in Indian grocery stores, buy it, for it is hard to come by. It is made in a similar fashion to maple candy –syrups are boiled down until a solid cake remains. Grated, shredded or powdered, their flavor is similar and elegant. Though expensive, equally delicious alternatives are maple sugar granules or date sugar, both available at health food stores and specialty shops. ...