Date Almond Cake
Ingredients •2 C chopped dates •1 C boiling water •½ Tsp baking soda •3 Tbsp butter, softened •1 C brown sugar •3 Tbsp yogurt •2 Tsp vanilla essence •1½ C all purpose flour •¾ C chopped almonds Preparation 1.Place the dates in a bowl. Combine boiling water and baking soda; pour over the dates. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in yogurt and vanilla. Add the flour to the creamed mixture...
Avocado and Yogurt Potato Salad
Description Amazing flavor! The avocado makes a wonderful creamy dressing for the potatoes. Great with sandwiches and veggie burgers! Ingredients • 4 medium potatoes • 1 avocado • 1 cup plain yogurt • 1/2 tsp Black salt • 1/2 tsp regular salt • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp curry powder • 1/2 tsp cumin powder • 1/2 lemon or lime juice • 1/3 cup cilantro and mint Preparation 1. First peel and chop up the potatoes and add...
Shredded cucumbers in Smooth Mint-Flavored Yogurt
There are so many ways to make this, India’s most popular raita, that I am presenting two of my favorite recipe variations. In this one, we discover how mint and cucumbers were made for each other. With a touch of lemon or lime zest, you have one of the most refreshing salads possible. Though avocado oil is not available in India, I find it perfect for delicate salads and raitas. You must use crisp, seedless young cucumbers. If all...
Pumpkin pakora with Crushed Coriander Seeds
Any type of winter squash butternut, acorn, turban or Indian wax gourd (petha) as well as yams or sweet potatoes may be substituted for pumpkin. This is a good batter to make in a food processor, for along with crushing while coriander seeds, the processor makes the batter light and smooth. If you make the batter by hand, add freshly crushed coriander seeds. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 10 minutes Resting time:...
Cranberry Cake with Golden Sauce
Ingredients Cranberry Cake: • Flour – 2 cup • Turbinado sugar – 1 1/4 cup • Milk – 1 cup • Ghee – 2 tsp • Baking powder – 2 tsp • Non alcohol vanilla – 1 tsp • Salt – 1/2 tsp • Yogurt – 2 heaping tsp • Fresh cranberries, all stems removed – 2 cup The Golden Sauce: • Sugar – 1/2 cup • Half & half – 1/2 cup • Butter – 1/2 cup • Vanilla – 1/2 tsp...