White Radish with Chopped Radish Greens
This typically North Indian radish dish is predominantly seasoned with whole cumin, coriander and ajwain seeds, with a splash of lime juice and sweetener. In Kashmir the likely oil would be mustard; in the Punjabi, peanut oil. The distinct appeal of the dish depends on the type of radish you use, as the varieties grown range enormously in pungency, color and size. Radishes, like beets, are at their best pulled fresh from the garden,...
Spinach bajra
Ingredients •Bajra (Pearl millet) flour – 30 gm •Spinach leaves – 50 gm •Coriander leaves – few •Red chilli powder – ½ Tsp •Cumin seed powder (Jeera powder) – 1 Tsp •Whole coriander seed powder (Dhania powder)– 1 Tsp •Salt – To Taste Preparation 1.Knead the Bajra flour by adding all the above ingredients to it. 2.Roll it into a Bhakri and roast it. 3.Serve hot with curds. Now offer it to Krishna! By Vaidehi...
Spiced Creamed Spinach
Throughout India, districts, towns, even individual homes have their own distinct cuisines. This delicious creamed spinach hails from the community of Vaishnava Brahmins of Delhi, and the final texture and riches are determined by the milk product you select: cream, sour, sour cream, crème fraiche, cream cheese or plain yogurt. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 5 minutes Cooking time: 15...
Spinach cheese swirls
Ingredients • Pastry Sheets* – 1 sheet • Spinach – 1 cup • Red pepper diced – ½ cup • Shredded Cheese – 1 cup • Pepper – 1 tsp • Asafetida – a pinch • Salt – to taste • Olive Oil – 1 tsp *I used Pepperidge farm brand Preparation 1. Remove the pastry sheets from the freezer and let thaw for at least 4 hours. 2. Finely chop the spinach...
Pasta Spinach Pesto
Ingredients • 2 C uncoked pasta (penne rigate) Spinach Pesto: • 2 Tbsp olive oil • 6 oz fresh spinach leaves • 2 Tbsp walnuts • ¼ Tsp yellow asafetida powder • 1 Tbsp grated ginger • ½ Tsp ground black pepper • ¾ Tsp salt • ¼ Tsp ground black pepper • ½ C ricotta cheese Preparation 1. Cook the pasta in water according to the directions given in...