Chilled yogurt Rice with Shredded Mango
This moist, pleasantly seasoned rice and yogurt dish in the South Indian tradition takes only a short time to prepare. Whenever rice is combined with yogurt, the result is refreshing, nutritious and easy to digest. The combination may be served either chilled or at room temperature, so it fits into many different menus. This particular rice dish is a welcome favorite, especially in the summer season, when light rice is...
Spicy Okra with Coconut
Here is another easy and delicious okra dish, Pan-fried with whole spices and grated coconut. As the okra browns lightly, the seasoned coconut forms a flavorsome crust. If you do not have fresh or frozen grated coconut on hand, substitute ground almonds equally delicious. Keep in mind that okra releases a glutinous sap when cut and sweats when salted, so dry it thoroughly and salt after cooking. You can serve this South Indian dish...
Ekadasi Noodle
Ingredients •3-4 oz sweet-potatoes noodles*, cooked in hot water for 3 minutes, rinsed in cold water •2 tbsp oil, sesame oil is preferred •¼ cup cashew nuts, roasted •1 tsp sesame seeds •2 cups chopped green leafy vegetables •2/3 tsp salt •¼ cup shredded carrots •1 stalk of celery, thinly sliced •½ cup chopped broccoli •1/8 tsp pepper •1 tsp ginger,...
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...
Bread Twists
Ingredients Dough: •Active dry yeast………………………7 g •Warm water……………………………¼ C •Sugar…………………………………….1 Tsp •Warm milk……………………………..¾ C •Olive...