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Ingredients1 red apple, thickly grated (along with the skin)1 tbsp rice3 cups evaporated milk½ cup sugar½ teaspoon cardamom powder1 tablespoon roughly crushed pistachios1 tablespoon sliced almondsInstructionsIn a medium sauté pan over medium heat, add evaporated milk and rice and bring it to a boil.Once the milk has come to a boil, add grated apple, sugar and cardamom powder and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture is semi-thick.Finally, garnish with pistachios and almonds and serve hot or chilled.

Ingredients8 slices white bread2 tablespoons butter2 large potatoes, Idaho preferably, boiled and peeled, smashed (not mashed)1 cup red onion, finely chopped1 cup tomato, chopped1 teaspoon black mustard seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder1 teaspoon sugar OPTIONAL1 teaspoon lemon juice3 tablespoons chopped cilantro2 tablespoons oilSalt to tasteInstructionsHeat oil in a 3 qt sauce pan over medium heat.Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle, this will take about 2 minutes or so, when the crackling stops, add cumin seeds and jalapeno and saute for a minute.Add onions and mix, cook onions for about 7 - 8 minutes, or until pink brown in color.Add powdered spices, mix. Add tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes.Add potatoes...

Ingredients1 lb fish fillets, chopped in 2 inch cubes1/2 teaspoon turmeric to marinate fish1 cinnamon stick, broken into 24 clovesSalt to taste2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, for garnishPaste1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 teaspoon  paprika powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder1 cup light coconut milk1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1/4 cup vinegar1 tablespoon coriander powder1 tablespoon tamarind pulp, if using concentrate, then 1/2 tsp onlyInstructionsMarinate fish for 15 minutes with some salt and turmeric powder.In a 3 qt saute pan, heat oil over medium heat and and saute finely chopped red onions for about 10 minutes along with cinnamon and cloves. Stirring every minute.Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, make a paste of the Paste ingredients and set aside. When the onions are cooked, add the...

This curry is made from the root of lotus flower. This root has an earthy taste, like that of a mushroom, but its harder and needs to be cooked much longer. It has to be rinsed before cooking to clean off the dirt in which the root grows. I hope you enjoy this curry!Ingredients2 cups lotus stems (clean it thoroughly under running cold water and chop it into 1 inch pieces)1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped1 bay leaf, torn into two pieces2 cups tomatoes, finely chopped1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1 tablespoon coriander powder1 tablespoon paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder2 tablespoons oilSalt to taste1 tablespoon chopped cilantroInstructionsHeat oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.Add onions...

Ingredients1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed in cold running water 3 times, drained and set aside1 cup eggplant, cubed1 cup Idaho or Russet potato wedges, not cooked1 large red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cinnamon stick2 cloves2 green cardamoms, whole, partially crushed1 large bay leaf, torn into two2 dry red chilies, torn into two1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon coriander seeds1 tbsp GODA masala OR Garam Masala1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder4 tablespoons shredded coconut3 tablespoons ghee2 tablespoons chopped cilantroSalt to tasteInstructionsHeat ghee in a wide bottom sauce pan over medium heat.When ghee is hot, add whole spices and saute for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.Add onions and brown them for the next 10 - 15 minutes. Stir every minute.Add vegetables and cook for...