Urad Dal Vada
Nov04

Urad Dal Vada

  Ingredients •1 C split urad dal •1-inch ginger piece •2 fresh green chilies •1 sprig curry leaves •½ Tsp crushed black pepper •1 Tsp salt •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •¾ C cabbage chopped •Oil for deep frying Preparation 1. Wash and soak the dal in water for 4-5 hours. Drain. 2. Process the dal, ginger and chilies in a food processor to a thick batter....

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Sushi rolls
Nov03

Sushi rolls

  Ingredients •2 cups sushi rice •2 tbsp sushi vinegar or rice vinegar •1 tsp salt •1 tsp sugar •1 cup alfalfa sprouts 1 •1 avocado, cut into think slices •½ cup fresh baby spinach leaves •½ cup seasoned soy meat, optional •2 tbsp black sesame •10 nori / seaweed sheets •¼ cup seasoned ginger (ginger pickle)* •¼ cup soy sauce Preparation 1.You...

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White Chana
Nov02

White Chana

  There are two main types of chickpeas i.e Dasi chana and White chana. Desi are small, angular seeds, which may be yellow, green, light brown or even black in color, where as White chana is also known as Chole, Garbanzo Beans and Egyptian Peas. Kabuli Chana are small, hard, knobby, beige beans about 3/8 inch round. White Chick peas are large beige legumes shaped like wrinkles hazelnuts. It has nutty and creamy flavor. Kabuli...

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Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Nov01

Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

  Ingredients •12-16 Vietnam style spring roll wraps* •3 cup shredded cabbage •1 cup shredded carrots •½ cup chopped cilantro •½-1 cup greens beans, cut into 3” long pieces •1/2 cup fresh spinach •½ cup bean sprouts Peanut Sauce •½ cup roasted peanuts •¼ cup peanut butter •¼ cup water •2 tbsp soy sauce •½ tsp chili...

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Dumplings
Oct31

Dumplings

  Ingredients Filling •4 cups chopped cabbage(Chinese or regular, or mixed) •1 cup chopped celery •1 cup diced carrot •1 cup diced seasoned tofu (brownish and hard)* •1 tsp diced ginger, optional •1 tsp salt 1 •¼ tsp pepper •1 tsp sesame oil •1 tsp brown sugar, optional Dough •½ cup rye flour ** •1 ½ cup all purpose flour •2/3 cup water Sauce •2...

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