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 […]
Vegetarian Recipes
Here is a small (but growing) collection of recipes for the vegetarian food prepared at the temple. Come every day 10am to 7pm to Govinda’s Buffet in the temple for a selection of Indian vegetarian specialties, but also try these at home. Each recipe we make ourselves and is a favorite at the buffet.
Simple Mung Dal Soup
This smooth, liquid mung dal soup is seasoned with a simple chaunk. It’s very easy to prepare and easy to digest, and it’s light consistancy makes it appealing in any season. Serve it accompanied by a wheat bread or a vegetable. To complete the meal, serve with yogurt or a green salad. Ingrediants 2/3 cup […]
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.
Cheeze sauce recipe (Spicy version)
This vegan cheeze sauce is great if you have a dairy allergy, or are just out of cheese and want to have a cheesy sauce to top your stuffed baked potato with. Simple to make with easy obtain ingredients this sauce will become a staple if you lead a dairy free lifestyle. 2 tsp. […]
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 […]