Ingredients: 5 1/2 lbs. apples (Granny Smith preferred, but any will do) 4 cups turbinado sugar 2-3 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: This recipe makes your house smell great all day! Ingredients: 5 1/2 lbs. apples (Granny Smith preferred, but any will do) 4 cups turbinado sugar 2-3 teaspoons cinnamon […]
Ekadasi Recipes
Banana Walnut Breakfast Salad
Ingredients: 1 large banana, sliced 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 1 to 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds agave nectar or other natural sweetener, to taste Ingredients: 1 large banana, sliced 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 1 to 2 tablespoons sunflower […]
Maple-Almond Butter
Ingredient List Makes 1 1/2 cups * 1 cup almond butter * 1/3 cup pure maple syrup * 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Ingredient List Makes 1 1/2 cups * 1 cup almond butter * 1/3 cup pure maple syrup * 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon DirectionsBlend all ingredients and 1/2 cup water in food processor 2 […]
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Apple and Tarragon
Ingredient List Serves 4 * 5 cups chopped cauliflower florets (1 lb.) * 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice * 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth * 1/8 tsp hing (omit on Ekadasi) * 1/2 tsp. ground coriander Ingredient List Serves 4 * 5 cups chopped cauliflower florets (1 lb.) * 1 1/2 cups unsweetened […]
Cajun Cauliflower Hash
Ingredient List Serves 4 * 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder * 1/2 tsp. dried thyme * 1/4 tsp. salt * 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper * 1 Tbs. olive oil * hing to taste (omit on Ekadasi) * 2 cups diced cauliflower florets (8 oz.) * 1 celery stalk, diced (1/4 cup) Ingredient List […]
Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients: * 1 lb asparagus * 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil * 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Ingredients: * 1 lb asparagus * 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil * 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Cut […]
Spicy Cauliflower with Braised Tomato
Smowy cauliflower and ripe tomatoes marry their colors and flavors over gentle heat until the cauliflower is butter soft and the tomatoes are reduced to a seasoned glaze. The only liquid is the juice from the tomatoes, so the dish must be braised slowly. The result is a dry textured, succulant everyday dish that can […]
Spicy Citrus Dip
Ingredients:1 cup orange marmalade1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4t teaspoon cinnamon powder1/4 teaspoon cumin powderHot Pepper Flakes Ingredients:1 cup orange marmalade1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4t teaspoon cinnamon powder1/4 teaspoon cumin powderHot Pepper Flakes Preparation:Combine marmalade, rice vinegar, cinnamon powder, and cumin poweder. Stir well. Add hot pepper flakes and salt to taste. Dip and enjoy.
Sicilian Style Roasted Vegetables
• 1 lb. green beans, trimmed • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick strips • 2 Tbs. olive oil • 1 lb. green beans, trimmed • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick strips • 2 Tbs. olive oil • 1/2 tsp. sea salt • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black […]
Aubergine Fold and Feta Rolls
Serves 4Preparation Time 30 mins to 1 hrCooking Time Less than 10 minsIngredients : 1 large aubergine, about 500g/ 1¼lb 120ml/ 4fl oz extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps Hing powder (omit hing powder for Ekadasi as it is usually cut with whole wheat flour.) finely grated zest of 1 lemon Serves 4Preparation Time 30 mins […]
Korela Bhaja (Fried Bitter Melon)
5-6 bitter melon (korela) 1. Slice the bittermelon (like you would a cucumber) and coat the slices with turmeric powder and salt. Leave to sit for 5 minutes. 5-6 bitter melon (korela) 1. Slice the bittermelon (like you would a cucumber) and coat the slices with turmeric powder and salt. Leave to sit for 5 […]
Hariyali Tikki aur Chole
This potato and methi tikki is filled with cheese. The cheese just melts once the tikkis are fried with the result that the tikkis taste best when they are hot. Be careful while filling the tikkis with cheese and make sure that the cheese is completely enclosed in the potato portion. Otherwise, the cheese will ooze […]
Peach-Sweet Potato Bake
Ingredients: 6 Sweet potatoes 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup cashew pieces 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/4 tsp. Ground ginger 8 oz canned peach halves 3 Tbs. butterCut sweet potatoes in half, steam, and peel. Put these in a greased baking dish with peaches. Mix other ingredients together and sprinkle over top. Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. […]
Creamy Herbed Potatoes
Ingredients 12 small new red potatoes 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream 2 teaspoons hing (omit hing on Ekadasi as most hing is cut with whole wheat flour.) 1 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsleyPreparation Scrub the potatoes and place in a saucepan. Cover the potatoes with water and bring to a […]
Crispy Baked Potatoes – The Scottish Way
Ingredients: -potatoes of equal size, preferably organic -sea salt -olive oil -butter, salt and pepper to tasteMethod: -Pre-heat oven 400F/200C or gas mark 6. To appreciate the full flavour, choose organic potatoes. Choose equal sized potatoes large enough to bake – you will need potatoes that are large enough to scoop out the centres and refill.-Clean the potatoes and wipe […]
Minted Fruit Salad
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup lemon juice from concentrate 1/3 cup water 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract 8 cups cut up assorted fresh fruit Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)INSTRUCTIONS: In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except fruit; stir until sugar dissolves. Place fruit in large shallow dish; pour lemon juice over. Cover, chill 3 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate […]
Sabudani Thali-Peet (Tapioca thali-peet)
Ingredients: 2 cups of soaked tapioca(sabudani) 1 cup of Peanut powder 1/4 cup of cooked mashed potatoes 2 to 3 Green chillies 1 tsp of Cumin seeds 1 tbsp of chopped cilantro a pinch of hing (omit hing on Ekadasi as it is usually cut with wheat flour.) salt to tastePreparation: Mix the above ingredients in […]
Apple Cheddar Salad
INGREDIENTS: 2 small red apples, quartered and thinly sliced 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 cup thinly sliced celery INGREDIENTS: 2 small red apples, quartered and thinly sliced 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 cup thinly sliced celery 6 oz. mild Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes 1/4 cup vegan or vegetarian mayonnaise dash of salt and pepper lettuceINSTRUCTIONS: Place […]
Alurdam
Ingredients: 500 gms small sized potatoes 1/2 tbl spoon mustard seeds 2 twigs kurry leaves 50 gms tamarind 4-5 green chillies salt according to taste 1 tbl spoon ginger paste 1 tbl spoon sugar 3-4 tbl spoon olive or peanut oil Boil potatoes and peel them.Method: Soak tamarind in a cup of water for 10 mins.and strain the juice. – Heat oil in pan and fry […]
Shukto: (bitter subji)
Ingredients: Cut all the veggies in big chunks 2 potatoes 1 radish 1 raw green banana 1 bitter gourd 1 egg plant (medium)grind to paste: 4tsp poppy seed 4tsp cumin seed 4tsp mustard seed 1 tsp chestnut flour (or kutu ata) 2 tsp mustard seed salt sugar little oilMethod: Heat oil, season with mustard seeds, after it starts spluttering, add the veggies, cook till tender, after its soft add the […]