Rice with Ginger-Seasoned Yogurt
This dish is centuries old and is mentioned in the ancient Vedic texts. It is nutritious and easy to digest. It is served at room temperature or slightly chilled and is good selection on a light summer luncheon menu with any vegetable or salad. It is also good on a dinner menu, because the rice can be cooked and cooled or chilled before hand and finally assembled at the last moment. Preparation time (after assembling...
Cranberry Chutney
Topokul is not a cranberry but a sour berry that makes a chutney similar to whole-berry American cranberry sauce. There are two main types of cranberries: small wild European berries and the larger red cultivated American berries. India Topokul is like a cross between the two. Because fresh berries freeze well, this selection can be made on short notice, especially in the fall. Preparation and cooking time (after...
Pumpkin Wafers
You can use any winter squashbutternut, acorn, banana, or Hubbard. Preparation and salting time: 30 minutes Cooking time: about 20 minutes Ingredients • Peeled, seeded pumpkin or squash, cut into wafers ¼ inch (6 mm) thick and 1 ½ inches (4 cm) across – 1 pound (455 g) • Salt – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) • Turmeric – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) • Cayenne...
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...
Butter Soft Eggplant Wedges
Srila prabhupada gave us this recipe during his 1967 San Francisco classes. In Bengal, bhaji is loosely defined as any fried vegetable, and while this variation has other names, such as eggplant Pukki, one thing is constant: it must be served immediately after cooking, piping hot. To get authentic results, I recommend using fresh ghee; my second choice would be a newcomer on the market –avocado oil. It can be heated to a...