Sauteed Rice
This simple way of steaming rice works equally well with either washed and drained basmati or unwashed American long-grain. By frying the rice in butter or ghee for a few minutes, you can keep the grains distinct, unsplit and fluffy. You may, of course, omit the frying step if you prefer simply put all the ingredients except butter or ghee in a saucepan or electric rice cooker and cook as directed. Depending on the type of electric...
Sesame Yogurt Potatoes
In the Hindi language, eka means “eleventh” and dasee means “day”. The eleventh day after each full moon and the eleventh day after each new moon are called Ekadasee. All Vaishnavas observe Ekadasee by minimizing physical needs and increasing spiritual practices. Many Vaishnavas fast the whole day, taking only water or fruits. For practically, Srila Prabhupada recommended light meals consisting of nuts, root vegetables, seeds and milk...
Rice with Shredded Carrots and Coconut
This is pale golden rice marbled with shredded carrots and toasted shredded coconut. A touch of raisins adds a little sweetness. You may want to remove the whole cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon stick before serving, as they are not meant to be eaten. This is a good choice for luncheon or evening menus along with any dal soup or tossed salad. This dish is quick, colorful, aromatic and, most important, delicious. Preparation time...
Fresh Coconut and Mint Chutney
Most people become addicts with their first taste of coconut chutney, and several south Indian dishes are never served without it. In this variation, fresh mint lends alternatively to fresh. It is available at some supermarkets and many Hispanic grocery stores. Preparation time (after ingredients): 15 minutes Ingredients • Hot jalapeno chilies, seeded and chopped – 1-2 • Scraped fresh ginger root, sliced – 1/2 –inch (1.5...
Shredded Carrot and Cashew Nut Salad
You can use almonds, hazelnuts or pistachios instead of cashews for this dish, and yellow bell peppers in place of red. Preparation time (after assembling ingredients): 5 minutes Ingredients • Scraped finely shredded carrots, pressed dry – 1 cup (240 ml) • Finely chopped red bell peppers, stemmed and seeded – 1/3 cup (80 ml) • Chopped cashew nuts, toasted – 1/3 cup (50 g) • Salt – ½ teaspoon (2 ml) • Yogurt or...