Don't use products from jars & cans they said... It yield's an inferior dish they said... Okay, that may be true for most products, but not Rupen's. Our chickpeas are fresh and our chili paste, pasty. Derived from Marathi, our Tambda (red) chili paste is the best solution to titillate your taste buds. I hope you like our spicy red pepper hummus. Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 1 teaspoon of Rupen's Red Chili Paste (Tambda) 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed 2 Tablespoons of olive oil 1 red pepper in brine 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt Instructions Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate for a couple of hours and then serve along with pita chips. When refrigerated,...
This appetizer is quite popular within the Indian community. Some of us may enjoy making our own puff pastry sheet but I will leave that up to you. You can also make the pinwheels ahead of time and freeze it. Right before serving, you can thaw the frozen pinwheels for 30 minutes and bake. Serves 2 Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Rupen's Eggplant Chutney (Vangi) 1 Pepperidge Farm puff pastry sheet 1 1/2 cups fresh arugulaInstructions Thaw frozen puff pastry sheet in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Remove from the refrigerator, open, and gently roll the sheet. Apply chutney all over the puff pastry sheet (only on the rolled side). Make sure that you leave an inch from the sides of...
This is a chicken curry from the Indian state of Punjab. It is not easy to cook and I hope that this step by step instruction makes it easy for you. Cooked slow for a long time gives this chicken curry its flavor. A great dish to make for your lazy Sunday afternoons. The use of dried fenugreek leaves is essential, and you can find these leaves on Amazon. Serves 4 Ingredients Marinade: 1/2 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, chopped in 2 inch cubes 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped in 2 inch cubes 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon hot paprika (preferably, Kashmir Paprika) 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated...
Pulao comes from the word Pulaka in Sanskrit, and it means flavored rice. Pilaf is a derivative of the word Pulao. Lemon chunks in a pilaf? Who knew! Today we take a turn from our sweets and look into how to eat a healthier side dish: Pilaf! A great way to bring some zest (pun intended) into your plain white rice (and life). Serves 2 Ingredients 3/4 cup good quality white basmati rice 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 medium red onion, minced 1/2 cup frozen green peas 1/2 lemon, diced, along with zest and rind 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped parsleyInstructions In a medium saucepan over...
Based on the principles of Ayurveda (Indian traditional science of holistic living), this recipe is great for winter season. When had on a regular basis, people who complain about their joints hurting in the cold season can benefit from this tea. Ginger, lemon, black pepper, and turmeric are all great ingredients to be consumed in winter. Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 cups water 2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and diced 1/4 teaspoon of ground turmeric 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon honey, preferably honey from local bees Instructions In a small sauce pan over medium heat, add water and ginger. Bring to a boil. Once the mixture has come to...
