Pea and Broccoli Soup
Jan31

Pea and Broccoli Soup

  Ingredients •1 stalk of celery, diced •2 C potatoes, peeled and diced •300g broccoli florets •2 C peas •1 bay leaf •5 C vegetable stock/water •2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley •1¼ Tsp salt •½ Tsp ground black pepper Preparation 1.Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan except the salt and pepper. Bring to the boil; simmer until the vegetables are tender. Or alternately, you can pressure cook the vegetables. 2.Discard the bay...

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Potatoes & Beans
Jan20

Potatoes & Beans

  Ingredients •3 Tbsp ghee/oil •1 sprig fresh curry leaves •3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ -inch cubes •½ Tsp turmeric powder •1½ C green beans cut into 1-inch lengths •1 Tsp coriander powder •1 Tsp salt •½ Tsp paprika Preparation 1.Heat ghee/oil in a pan over moderate heat. Add the mustard seeds. When they crackle, add curry leaves and potatoes. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes. 2.Add turmeric, beans and sauté for 2 minutes....

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Red Hot Potatoes
Jan17

Red Hot Potatoes

Ingredients •Baby potatoes……………………. ¼ kg •Kashmiri red chili powder………. 2 tsp •Turmeric powder…………………. ½ tsp •Coriander powder…………………1 tsp •Cumin powder……………………. 1 tsp •Fresh coriander leaves…………….. A few sprigs •Oil…………………………………. 2 tsp •Mustard seeds………………………½ tsp •Salt…………………………………. To taste •Tamarind……………………………2 tbsp Preparation 1.Wash baby potatoes well. Do not peel. 2.Blend together Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder,...

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Sauteed Potatoes
Jan15

Sauteed Potatoes

  Ingredients •1.5 lb/700gm baby potatoes •3 Tbsp peanut oil •1 Tsp black mustard seeds •8-9 fresh curry leaves •½ Tsp turmeric powder •1 Tsp sambar masala •1¼ Tsp salt Preparation 1.Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them in half. 2.Heat oil in a pan over moderately high heat. Add the mustard seeds, when they splutter, add curry leaves. Add the potatoes. Sauté them for 10-12 minutes. 3.Add the turmeric powder, sambar masala and...

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Cheese and Walnut Vegetable
Jan15

Cheese and Walnut Vegetable

  Ingredients •Cottage cheese (paneer)……………..……. 200 gms •Walnut kernels…………………………………4-5 •Potato……………………………………..…….. 1 medium sized •Ginger……………………………………………. 1 inch piece •Green chilies…………………………….…….. 2 •Yogurt…………………………………….……. 1 cup...

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