Chilled yogurt Rice with Shredded Mango
This moist, pleasantly seasoned rice and yogurt dish in the South Indian tradition takes only a short time to prepare. Whenever rice is combined with yogurt, the result is refreshing, nutritious and easy to digest. The combination may be served either chilled or at room temperature, so it fits into many different menus. This particular rice dish is a welcome favorite, especially in the summer season, when light rice is...
Fresh Fruit Plate
There are no separate courses in a Vedic meal, though for a full-scale feast menu more than 30 dishes there is an order of serving. Fruits may be served at any time in the meal, from beginning to sweet conclusion. For breakfast, cut fruit often make up the entire meal. As a snack, a combination of three or four fruits is infinitely satisfying. Fruit combinations are endless, limited only by availability and...
Spicy Okra with Coconut
Here is another easy and delicious okra dish, Pan-fried with whole spices and grated coconut. As the okra browns lightly, the seasoned coconut forms a flavorsome crust. If you do not have fresh or frozen grated coconut on hand, substitute ground almonds equally delicious. Keep in mind that okra releases a glutinous sap when cut and sweats when salted, so dry it thoroughly and salt after cooking. You can serve this South Indian dish...
Cauliflower Pakora
North Indians frequently serve this luscious pakora selection at wedding feasts. It adds a festive touch to almost any occasion, from brunch to late-night supper. Unless the cauliflower flowerets are cut very small, parboil or half-steam them before deep-frying. Make certain that the pieces are thoroughly patted dry and room temperature before batter-dipping. If you are making the batter by hand, rather than in a food processor or...
Sliced Okra in Seasoned Yogurt
This typically Kashmiri dish, from the Srinagar kitchen of Dr. Karan Singh, is served at room temperature and assembled just before serving. For entertaining, I like to serve it garnished with toasted almonds or pine nuts. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 15 minutes Cooking time: under 15 minutes Ingredients • Okra – 1 pound (455 g) • Salt – 1 teaspoon (5...