Beetroot Raita is unique, the natual red / pink color of beetroot colors and flavors this raita. Beetroot and its leaves are very healthy, look it up for its health benefits.Ingredients1 cup peeled, grated beetroots (if using canned, then thinly slice)4 cups low fat plain yogurt1 scallion, finely choppedInstructionsIn a mixing bowl, whisk yogurt for a minute. Then add the ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for a couple of hours and serve cold.
Pulao is pilaf in Hindi. My Dad's favorite pulao recipe, this recipe tastes best during the winter season, when cauliflower and peas are sweeter than what they are throughout the year. Cook this rice in winter, and your family and friends will appreciate your effort even more...Ingredients 2 tablespoons ghee WHOLE SPICES:1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 dried bay leaves6-7 black peppercorns4 green cardamom pods, muddled (use seeds and skin)1 cinnamon stick, broken into two1 medium-size red onion, sliced1 teaspoon of sea salt2 cups cauliflower florets, broken in 2-inch pieces1 1/2 cups white basmati rice, rinsed under cold running water, drained and set aside1 cup frozen green peas, thawed1 teaspoon of ground garam masalaInstructionsHeat ghee over medium heat in a 5 qt saucepan, preferably...
Ingredients1 small cabbage, thinly sliced in 2 inch long pieces and rinsed, set aside2 dried red chillies, each broken into two1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon turmeric powder2 tablespoons oilSalt to taste2 tablespoon coconut, either shredded unsweetened or freshly grated OPTIONAL1 cup fresh green peas OR 1 cup frozen green peas (if adding frozen green peas, then add peas only in the end, no need to cook it in the sauce pan).InstructionsIn a 5 qt sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds when the oil is hot and allow it to crackle. Add cumin seeds, dried red chillies and saute for a minute. Add cabbage and mix, then add all powdered spices and mix well....
1 gallon filtered / bottled water1 lemon, thinly slicedPour water in a glass jug, add lemon slices, put it in the refrigerator overnight and serve. This should last for a week. In the same manner, you can use lime, or peeled cucumbers or mint, and flavor your water accordingly. My guests are surprised, but these details are important.
Ingredients2 bunches fenugreek leaves3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced2 dried red chillies, broken into 2, each1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 medium tomato, finely choppedSalt to tasteInstructionsHeat oil over medium heat and saute cumin seeds for half a minute. Add in garlic and saute for a couple of minutes, or untl light brown in color. Add red chilies, mix and add tomatoes, cook covered for about 5 minutes or until all tomato is pulped down. Add turmeric leaves, methi leaves and mix well. Cook covered on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring every minute.Adjust salt and cook covered for another 3-4 minutes. Serve hot!Note: If you wish, you can add sliced potato and cook with tomatoes, before adding...
