Methi Matar Makai
Jul18

Methi Matar Makai

  Ingredients •Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi)………1 large bunch •Green peas (shelled)…………………. 1 cup •Ginger……………………………… 1 inch piece •Green chilies…………………………. 3 •Fresh coriander leaves………………… a few sprigs •Fresh corn kernels…………………….. 1 cup •Lemon juice…………………………… 1 tbsp •Yogurt………………………………… ½ cup •Turmeric powder………………………. A pinch •Red chili powder………………………. 1 tsp •Oil………………………………………. 2 tbsp •Cumin seeds…………………………….. 1 tsp...

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Stir Fry Veggie
Jul03

Stir Fry Veggie

Ingredients •3 cups broccoli flowers •½ cup carrot •½ cup red pepper •½ cup asparagus •½ cup water chestnut* •1.5 cup soy meat chunks, marinated •1 tsp salt •3-4 tbsp oil •Marinated sauce: •3 tbsp soy sauce •1/3 cup Chinese 5 spices** •1 tbsp brown sugar Preparation 1.Before you marinate the soy meat, make sure you soak the pieces in hot water for at least 20 minutes. Squeeze the water out and cut them into strips before you mix the...

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Mexican Style Grilled Corn with Black Beans and a Citrus Cream Sauce
Jun23

Mexican Style Grilled Corn with Black Beans and a Citrus Cream Sauce

  Description Santa Fe style! Oh so good!   Ingredients Grilled Corn: • 2 cups cooked corn • 1 chopped jalapeño • 3 tbsp ghee • 1/2 tsp chile powder • 1 tsp salt, and pepper to taste   Black Beans: • 2 cups cooked black beans • 4 small tomatoes • 2 chipotle chiles • 1 green chile • 1 tbsp ghee • 1 tsp salt,...

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Simple potato and Green Pea Stew
Jun22

Simple potato and Green Pea Stew

  This dish is popular through out North India. If you use ¾ cup (180 ml) of water, the texture should be dry. If you want a stew like consistency, add more water. This is an accompaniment to steamed rice.   Preparation and cooking time: 30-40 minutes   Ingredients • Ghee or vegetable oil – 3 table spoons (45 ml)  • Scraped, finely shredded Or minced fresh ginger root – 1...

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Soaked Chipotle Bean and Paneer Sandwich
Jun21

Soaked Chipotle Bean and Paneer Sandwich

  Description Here is a unique dish that is simply delicious! The smokey and slightly sweet sauce from the chipotle beans is absorbed into the thick bread and softens it so that you can cut through it easily with a fork. Topped with crumbled cheese, fresh cream and cilantro, this dish is sure to impress!   Ingredients • 2 cups cooked black beans • 8 pieces of thick crust bread • 4 pieces grilled...

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Sweet and Sour Tamarind Veggies
Jun20

Sweet and Sour Tamarind Veggies

  For the sauce Ingredients • Handful of fresh tamarind • 1/2 cup sugar • 2 cups boiling water • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1 teaspoon red chili powder • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder • dash of hing Preparation 1. Break the tamarind into small pieces and soak in hot boiling water for 1 hour. 2. Mash it into a pulp and strain pressing the tamarind into the strainer so that...

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