Spinach pies
Nov28

Spinach pies

Ingredients •1 cup cooked spinach •¾ cup ricotta cheese* •¾ tsp salt •1 tsp black pepper •½ tsp hing •½ tsp chili powder •1-2 tsp brown sugar •1 package of filo dough (about 20 sheets) ** •½ cup melted butter or ½ olive oil *** Preparation 1.This is a low-fat and quick version of spinach pie; I use ricotta  cheese* (can be replaced with other types of Cheese) and filo  dough** (In Turkey, spinach pies are made of bread dough...

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Sooji Cheela
Nov27

Sooji Cheela

  Ingredients . Semolina – 1 cup . Wheat Flour – 1/4 cup . Curd – 1 cup . Cabbage – 1 cup (chopped) . Cauliflower – 1 cup (chopped) . Capsicum – 1/2 cup (Chopped) . Cottage Cheese – 100 gms . Green Coriander – 2-3 tbsp (finely chopped) . Refined Oil – For Roasting Cheela . Ginger – 1 inch piece (grated) . Green Chilli...

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Veggie Filo Parcels
May04

Veggie Filo Parcels

  Ingredients •½ C olive oil •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •1 stalk of celery chopped •½ cabbage chopped •¾ C shredded carrots •½ Tsp dried sweet basil •2 Tbsp fresh coriander leaves •¾ Tsp salt •½ Tsp sugar •20 sheets of defrosted filo dough Preparation 1.Heat 2 Tsp oil in pan over moderate heat. Sprinkle asafetida, add cabbage...

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Grilled Lentil Veggie Burger Patties
May03

Grilled Lentil Veggie Burger Patties

  Description This wonderful veggie burger is served on a bed of lettuce with tomato and a nice dollop of "Govindas Homemade Mayonnaise". Super delish!   Ingredients • 1 cup cooked lentils • 1 cup breadcrumbs • 1/4 cup cooked cubed potatoes • 1 small carrot, grated • 1 small zucchini, grated • 1 or 2 green chills to taste • 1 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1/2 tsp dried...

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Pimento cheese log
Oct07

Pimento cheese log

  Ingredients •3 tbsp almonds •¼ cup parsley leaves •8 oz 1/3 fat cream cheese •4 oz. goat cheese* •½ tsp ground coriander •1/8 tsp cayenne •½ tsp black pepper •½ -1 tsp salt Preparation 1.In a blender, pulse almonds until finely chopped. Transfer to  large sheet of plastic wrap. Next, pulse parsley until finely  chopped in a blender; transfer to...

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World Gourmet Hummus
Oct06

World Gourmet Hummus

  Ingredients • 2 cups cooked chickpeas • ¼ cup water • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste) • Dash of hing • Dash of sugar, optional • 1 tsp salt • 3 tbsp olive oil Preparation Mix everything in a blender, until the texture is smooth. Garnish with parsley and paprika, if desired. Or just garnish with a little bit extra olive oil. Serve cold or warm with pita bread....

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