Hare Nariyal Ki Chutney

Really adds zest to your fast !Ingredients:
2½ cups (approx. 1 whole) Fresh coconut, grated
125 gms (2½ cups) Hara dhania (green coriander), chopped
25 gms (approx. ¼ cup) or to taste Green chillies, chopped
1 tsp Ginger, chopped
4 tsp Sendha namak (rock salt)
1 tbsp Sugar
2 tbsp, or to taste Lemon juiceGrind all the ingredients together, to a fine […]

Paneer Mazedaar

Rich and creamy — a reward for fasting !Ingredients:
500 gms Paneer, cubed
3 tbsp Singhare ka atta (waterchestnut flour) 2 tbsp Magaz (melon seeds)
2 tsp Sendha namak (rock salt)
1 tsp Chilli powder
2 tsp Zeera (cumin seeds), roasted, powdered
2 tsp Dhania (coriander), powdered
- 2 tbsp Ghee (clarified)
1 tbsp (or to taste) Green chillies,  chopped
2 tbsp Hara dhania […]

Sabut Aloo

Long list of ingredients, but simple to make !Ingredients:
500 gms Potatoes (small, whole) boiled, peeled½ cup (100 gms) Dahi (yogurt), beaten smooth
2 tsp Dhania (coriander) powder
¼ tsp Pissi kali mirch (powdered black pepper)
1 tbsp Sendha namak (rock salt)
2-3 Green chillies
2 tsp Ginger, chopped
2 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)
1 sprig Kadhi patta (curry leaves)
1 tsp Zeera (cumin […]

Sabudaana (Tapioca) Vada

Most fattening, but delicious !Ingredients:
1 kg Potatoes, boiled, peeled, mashed
1 cup (150 gms) Saboodana (sago = tapioca)2 tsp Sendha namak (rock salt)
 1 tsp Chilli powder
 1 tbsp (heaped) Hara dhania (green coriander), chopped
1 tsp Green chillies, chopped
1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Ghee (clarified butter)/*Oil for deep frying*Peanut oil or Olive oil or Palm oil – […]

Potato Pizzas

Serves: 4Some steamed broccoli and a large tossed salad complete this simple meal.Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes
1 cup marinara sauce, or more as needed
1 to 1/2 cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheesepizza sauce mix
1 can of chopped tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes cooked skinned and chopped 2 tble spoons virgin olive oil
1 tsp sweet basil
1/2 tsp […]

PIZZA POTATOES

Serves: 4 Some steamed broccoli and a large tossed salad complete this simple meal. Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes 1 cup marinara sauce, or more as needed 1 to 1/2 cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheese pizza sauce mix 1 can of chopped tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes cooked skinned and chopped 2 tble spoons virgin […]

Baked Sweet Potato with Spices (Shakarkand Chat)

By Anand Lila devi dasi Ingredients • 2 big (500 g) sweet potatoes  • 1 Tsp chat masala • 1 Tsp salt (reduce to 1/2 Tsp if chat masala already has salt in it) • 11/2 Tsp cumin powder • 1/2 Tsp amchur powder • 1/2 Tsp yellow asafetida powder • 1/2 Tsp ground black […]

Eggplant & Panir Cheese in Tomato Glaze

Serves 6 ghee for deep-frying 1½ teaspoons black mustard seeds 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon minced fresh green chili ¼ teaspoon yellow asafetida powder 2 cups tomato puree ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander panir cheese from 2½ litres milk, pressed and cut into 1.5 cm cubes, (recipe follows) 1 large […]

Stir-fry of Oven-roasted Cauliflowers with Snow-Peas and Cashews

Serves 4. 3 cups cauliflower florets Olive oil for roasting 150g snow peas 1 teaspoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon yellow asafetida powder ½ cup sour cream ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ cup whole roasted unsalted cashews 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves Flatbreads to serve […]

Paneer with Tomatoes and Peas (Matar Paneer)

This dish originates in Punjab, northern India. However, it is well known all over India, and there are hundreds of variations of the same dish. But the same main ingredients are always there: peas and panir cheese in a spiced, minted tomato sauce. Here’s a delicious version that can be served with any meal, anytime. […]