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Monday, July 21st, 2008Papaya Lassi (Papita Lassi)
1 cup ripe papaya, diced and mashed well 1 cup plain yogurt 2 cups chilled water 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Few sprigs peppermint Ice cubes
Beat or blend yogurt, then add water and beat or blend again. Add mashed papaya with all the seasonings. Beat or blend [...]
Cauliflower And potatoes
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008Cauliflower and Potatoes
1 cauliflower, cut into pieces 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces 2 teaspoons tomato paste Salt, to taste 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon red pepper Cumin seed
Warm the oil in a medium frying pan with some cumin seed. When very hot, put vegetables [...]
Cashew Nut fudge
Sunday, July 6th, 2008Cashew Nut Fudge (Kajoo Barfi)
Raw cashews are available at health food stores. Rose water is available at pharmacies and specialty food stores. Almonds, pistachios or walnuts may be substituted for the cashews.
2 cups raw cashews (1/2 pound) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons rose water 3 sheets edible silver leaf (optional)
Place cashews [...]
Indian Butter chicken
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008Indian Butter Chicken (Makhani Murgh)
3 pounds boneless chicken pieces Oil (for frying) 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon Indian red chili powder 1 tablespoon garam masala 2 cups half-and-half or whipping cream 2 cups canned tomato sauce 4 to 6 tablespoons melted butter Chopped [...]