Curd (Paneer)


Fresh Curd (Paneer) Curd is a light, fresh, un-aged milk cheese. It is the basis of many different Indian preparations. When it is pressed to a consistency similar to cheese, it is called paneer. When kneeded or simply not-pressed, it is often called cheena. Here we will make paneer, which is best made with organic... Continue Reading →

Ghee (Clarified Butter)


Ghee (Clarified Butter) Ghee is clarified butter, or butter which has the solids or "impurities" removed. It is actually pure; therefore it is best cooking medium; requires no refrigeration, and keeps indefinitely. It is more healthful than any other cooking oil.Ghee can be used for deep frying, for making spicing masala, for regular cooking, pan... Continue Reading →

Mulligatawny Soup


Base Ingredients: Masoor Dal (red lentils) or Toor Dal (split pigeon dal) MUST BE WASHED Potatoes Carrots Tomatoes Lime Tamarind concentrate Coconut milk Madras Curry Powder (Priya brand is the best) Other Ingredients: 2 red onions (diced) 3 cloves of garlic 2” ginger 2 potatoes (diced) 3 tomatoes (diced) 4 carrots (diced) On Flame 2... Continue Reading →

Saffron Rice


Ingredients1 tbsp yogurt1 tbsp milk3 pinches of saffron (put this in the milk)1 bay leaf2 seeds of cardamomInstructions:Add tbsp olive oil to panAdd bay leaf and cardamom (the heat should not be too high)Add 2 cups of washed long grain basmati riceAdd 2 tsp sugar and wait 1 minAdd milk then riceAdd a pinch of... Continue Reading →

Cucumber Raita


Ingredients:YogurtCucumberCuminSaltPepperInstructions:Cut ½ of a cucumberAdd ½ tsp of cumin and mixAdd a little pepper and mixAdd a little salt and mixAdd 3 big serving spoonfuls of yogurt and mix

Samosas


Stuffing # 12 tbsp oilginger1 small diced Serrano pepper2 tsp Cumin1 ¼ cup precooked peasPinch of Carom Seeds½ tsp  Garam Masala1 tbsp dry mango powder1 tbsp Chaat Masala1 tbsp cayenne chili powder1 tbsp coriander1 tbsp salt 6 pre-boiled and diced potatoesHandful of cilantroLemon or Lime juice Over medium heat add oil (for every six potatoes)Add ginger,... Continue Reading →

Gulab Jamun


Ingredients:9 tbsp Whole milk powder3 tbsp all purpose flour1 tsp baking powder1 pinch baking soda5,6 Green cardamom seeds powder1 tbsp clarified butter4 tbsp greek yogurt or whole milk yogurt2 cups sugar1 cup waterPart I - Simple sugar syrup (Has to be ready before Jamuns)1)  Dissolve 2 cups of sugar in one cup water,rest of the... Continue Reading →

Palak Paneer


Ingredients                         2 lbs Frozen spinach1 tbsp chana dal soaked in water for about an hour1 onion diced1 onion chopped2 tomatoes chopped1 inch ginger1 garlic clove1 Green chili1 tsp garam masala1 tbsp oil1 tsp Cumin200 gms paneer cubed and shallow fried2 Tbsp heavy cream (optional)Few drops of lime juice1) In a pressure cooker add spinach,... Continue Reading →

Chicken Biryani


Serves 4-6Ingredients2 lbs of chicken*4 tbs biryani masala or Kachha Masala11/2 cups Basmati Rice,washed1/2tsp black cumin (shaha jeera)1 inch cinnamon stick 32-3 green cardamoms1/2 cup skim milkfew strands of saffron soaked in milkExtra cashews to garnishDeep fried onion chipsyellow food colorRaisins to garnishUnsalted butter or ghee2 thinly sliced onions                      *In india we use whole chicken,... Continue Reading →

Vegatable Cutlets


Ingredients:1) 1/2 cup green peas boiled and mashed2) 1/4 cup grated carrot3) 1/4 cup grated cabbage4) 1/4 cup finely chopped green beans5) 6-7 medium sized potatoes boiled and mashed6) 1/4 cup grated beet root ( optional)7) 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger and garlic and 1 tsp of chopped green chilies8) 1 tbsp Pav bhaji masala... Continue Reading →

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