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Vidya's Kitchen blog/Vidya Swamy's Kitchen blog is an informative and entertaining resource for vegetarian food lovers. You will find almost everyday, postings related to food and health... articles, recipes, comments, interesting restaurant experiences, and experiences related to my travels to other countries.Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.comBlogger758125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-91287719698822430072020-04-29T12:09:00.001-07:002020-04-29T12:12:55.284-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
These are strange times. Every country is stressed with an unprecedented pandemic. Several trials and tests on how to fight the COVID19 virus have been underway for a few months now. There are no vaccines or medications yet that can fight or eradicate the virus. There are too many unknowns, and it could be several months before convincing answers are available.<br />
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One fact remains though. And that is building up your own body's immunity so you have a better chance of fighting the virus. Almost all of the recipes in <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/">swamyskitchen.com</a> can help with maintaining good health.</div>
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My focus from here on is going to be more on healthy substitutes for rice, so diabetics find it useful as well. Here's one to begin with.</div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-87281653336919206282017-09-10T20:06:00.001-07:002018-08-03T07:29:55.028-07:00Aromatic and tasty green tomatoes curry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Green tomatoes with gravy. Had not thought of any innovative recipes for green tomatoes until I saw this recipe online. Added a couple more ingredients and made it even better. The exact same ingredients can be combined to create a delicious green eggplant/brinjal side dish.<br />
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 red onion, diced</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1/2 cup dry unsalted peanuts</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1/2 tsp. mustard seeds</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 Tbsp urad dhal</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 Tbsp fresh cumin</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 Tbsp fresh coriander</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 tsps. red chilie powder</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 Tbsps. of olive or canola oil</li>
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">Salt to taste</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">A sprig of curry leaves</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">Fresh coriander leaves</li>
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Dry roast a portion of the cumin and coriander. Coarsely grind the two. Heat oil in a wok or pan. Add mustard seeds, let them crackle. Add the remaining cumin and coriander seeds. After they turn golden brown, add the onions. Sauté the onions until translucent. Add the tomatoes, turmeric, chilie, hing and salt (as required). Mix well and cook tomatoes until cooked.<br />
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Remove from stove. Spread the remaining coriander, cumin powder and coarsely cracked peanuts over the cooked tomatoes. Mix in. Add the curry leaves and coriander leaves.
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-68119916463938007072017-08-27T16:52:00.002-07:002017-08-27T16:57:26.568-07:00Spicy Jalapeño Poppers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you are ready for a tasty, spicy, crunchy, satisfying appetizer, then these Jalapeno Poppers are it.<br />
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They can be paired with any anything from beer to wine to margaritas and with any other appetizer. Check out <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/recipes_JalapenoPoppers.html" target="_blank">this</a> and other recipes at <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/">swamyskitchen.com</a>.<br />
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-2006846854096015032017-05-21T19:39:00.000-07:002017-05-21T19:39:06.185-07:00Crunchy, tangy tasing, quick-cooking sauerkraut <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 Tbsp. verjus ( juice from sour grapes or crab-apples)</li>
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In a medium pot, combine cabbage, vinegar, sugar, verjus, and 1/4 cup of water. Season with salt and pepper.</div>
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Once the water starts boiling, mix the cabbage well, and turn off heat. Transfer to a bowl and let it marinate for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and season with a tinge of salt and pepper.</div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-49710075763837762302017-05-07T17:03:00.004-07:002017-05-07T18:36:54.453-07:00Red cabbage and cucumber slaw. Easy, tasty slaw in just 10 minutes start to finish<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li>1/2 head of a medium red cabbage, diced</li>
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<li>1/2 tsp. sugar</li>
<li>2 tspns. olive oil</li>
<li>Crushed black pepper</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. white vinegar</li>
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To give it a slightly different taste, a few pieces of finely chopped green onion will do the trick.</div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-7270120302620681952017-04-29T16:07:00.001-07:002017-04-29T16:07:06.421-07:00Spicy vegetarian pad thai<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This dish and recipe are inspired by my latest dining experience at a Thai restaurant by my home. The noodles were spicy and paired with a ginger soda, turned out to be a perfect dinner and ending to a busy work day. I would've liked the ginger less sweet and more gingery. The host tried adding some ginger slivers which fixed the over powering sweetness of the soda.<br />
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Here's my version of Pad Thai. Purely vegetarian without the fish sauce. Check out other recipe from <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/" target="_blank">swamyskitchen.com</a>.<br />
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Use a mix of the following vegetables: Bean, bean sprouts, asparagus, carrot, mushrooms, onions. This recipe will yield 2-3 servings.<br />
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1/3 cup tamarind extract, thick<br />
1 onion, sliced<br />
7 green beans cut into 3rds<br />
1/2 cup carrot noodles or slivers
1/5 cup bean sprouts</div>
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1 cup mushrooms<br />
3 to 4 fresh basil leaves<br />
1 cup spring onions, chopped<br />
2 Tbs. canola or olive oil<br />
2 cups cooked pad thai noodles or rice noodles<br />
1 Tbsps. fresh chives<br />
2 tsps. papria<br />
1 Tbsp. coarse peanuts, unsalted<br />
1/2 cup white vinegar<br />
4 dry red chilies<br />
2 lime wedges<br />
2 eggs, scrambled<br />
Salt to taste
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Cook pasta per directions on package.
In a skillet, add oil. Let it warm, then add the red chilies. Sauté onions first. Add all vegetables except bean sprouts and sauté until slightly under cooked but not raw.
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Use the remaining oil, sauté garlic and add all the vegetables. Toss a few times. Add eggs, scramble until cooked. Add the tamarind paste, paprika and noodles.Stir a couple times to combine. Sprinkle some spring onions on top.<br />
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Serve hot garnished with bean sprouts, peanuts, paprika and lime wedges. For additional spice, add fresh ground red chilie flakes.
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-30793681387709699832017-04-09T19:49:00.001-07:002017-04-09T19:49:08.863-07:00Warm Eggplant Dip<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Eggplant dips can be made in umpteen different ways. Here's an easy one.</div>
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Pointer 1: Long Chinese eggplants have less seeds and are the best for this recipe.</div>
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">6-8 fresh garlic cloves</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">4 green chilies</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 medium-sized shallots or 1 medium red onion, finely chopped</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 Tbsp. lemon juice</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 Tbsps. fresh coriander chopped</li>
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Slit eggplant lengthwise, place garlic and slip chilies inside them. Coat them with olive oil or any other oil of used for cooking. Bake, wrapped in foil in a 400°F oven, or roast them over stove without the foil. I have tried both. Over stove involves a lot of cleaning after the fact.</div>
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For oven baked: This should take about 40 minutes. Remove from oven. and carefully unwrap the foil or just tear off. Mash coarsely but without big chunks. Add salt and lime juice, mix well. Top off with onions and cilantro. Tastes best served warm. Can be serve with nachos, chips, veggies or even crispy crackers.</div>
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Over stove: Everything is the same as above, except for this method the skin would need to be removed.</div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-38277069683338402882017-03-04T15:29:00.002-08:002017-03-04T15:29:21.621-08:00Basil Pesto Pasta from Swamy's kitchen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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How can anything with garlic and basil go wrong? Here's the recipe to a simple, feel good, Sunday or any other day dinner. Just this entree? With a chewy bread and some colorful veggie on the side the meal can turn out quite scrumptious. Oh, don't forget that red wine hiding in your cellar.<br />
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There are several ways to create a pesto pasta, here is a quick one.</div>
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Pointer 1: Fresh basil, garlic and Parmesan are key ingredients for this recipe.</div>
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<li>1/4 cup pine nuts</li>
<li>1/4 cup walnuts</li>
<li>1 fresh bunch of basil leaves (10 leaves)</li>
<li>3 to 4 garlic cloves</li>
<li>Olive oil as needed</li>
<li>Salt and pepper</li>
<li>1/2 cup Parmesan cheese</li>
<li>Ravioli pasta 1 pound box</li>
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<li>Wash, grind basil with garlic and olive oil. Add the cheese, spin blender once.</li>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-5560758906826362862017-02-05T14:27:00.000-08:002017-02-05T14:28:40.779-08:00Kathirikkai Moorungakkai Poritcha Kootu from Swamy's Kitchen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There's nothing more delicious than a bowl of kootu with hot rice on a cold winter evening.<br />
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This used to be one of the dishes my mom made every now and then for a regular meal when I was growing up in India.<br />
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Here's the authentic recipe. Enjoy and comment after. For more recipes, go to <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/">swamyskitchen.com</a>.<br />
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 long eggplants or about 6-8 small ones</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 1/2 cups moong dhal</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 tsps. turmeric powder</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">3 red chilies</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 tsps. peppercorn</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 Tbsp. urad dhal</li>
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 Tbsps. oil canola oil</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">Salt to taste</li>
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Add the vegetables to the cooked dhal. After they are half cooked, add salt and sambaar podi. Roast the chilies, peppercorn, and urad dhal in a tsp. of oil until peppercorns start to pop and the dhal turns golden brown.
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Grind red chilies, urad and peppercorn along with the shredded coconut. Add to the vegetables that are cooking on the stove. Let the spices blend in well an stay in medium heat for about 8 minutes.<br />
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Remove from stove and garnish. Use the remaining oil, add mustard seeds. When they start spurting, add the urad dhal and let it brown. Finally add the curry leaves. After turning it a couple times, pour the garnish on top of the dish. Close with a lid to seal the aroma and taste.<br />
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Tastes best with rice but also work with chappathis.</div>
Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-61846058635525295102017-01-08T13:48:00.005-08:002017-01-08T13:48:37.651-08:00Asparagus Soup for a cold winter day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pointer 1: Use fresh asparagus within a couple days after purchase.</div>
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<li style="background: url(https://vidyaswamyskitchen.com/images/marker.gif) 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">4 cups vegetable stock</li>
<li style="background: url(https://vidyaswamyskitchen.com/images/marker.gif) 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 cup soy milk or almond milk</li>
<li style="background: url(https://vidyaswamyskitchen.com/images/marker.gif) 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 Tbsps. all purpose flour</li>
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Take a flat skillet. Add oil. Add garlic and onions. Sauté until onions turn translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.</div>
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Cook asparagus in vegetable stock on high heat for about 8 minutes. Remove from stove. Blend asparagus, onions and garlic until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pot with vegetable stock. Bring to boil. Turn down heat.</div>
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Mix all purpose flour either in the soy or almond milk and pour into the pot. Cover and continue heating for another 20 minutes.</div>
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Serve with hearty, whole grain bread.</div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-11286191600258932972016-12-11T18:56:00.000-08:002016-12-11T18:56:11.704-08:00Spicy garlic gravy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Garlic lovers - This one's for you.<br />
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The perfect combination of spicy, tasty and healthy. This is a dish that can be had with rice, quinoa and rice combo, with dosai or south Indian pulav. Every so often I get a craving for this garlic gravy/sauce that my mom used to make. I had it to my heart's content this afternoon with some rice and was in heaven. Try this recipe. There 's a whole load of garlic, some ground to make the gravy slightly thick. I wreak but it's well worth it. Sorry co-workers. Tomorrow will be better, be happy you were nowhere near me today.<br />
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Spicy Garlic Kozhambu (garlic gravy)</strong><br />
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1/2 8oz cup shredded fresh coconut</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">5 to 6 dried red chillies</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 1/2 8oz cups tamarind extract from lemon-sized fresh tamarind ball (found in Indian or Mexican grocery store)</li>
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">3 tsps. canola oil</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 Tbsp. fresh curry leaves</li>
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Take a pot. Extract juice from tamarind by soaking it in warm water. Sauté the garlic for about 8 minutes in a Tbsp. of canola oil. Drop the garlic into the boiling tamarind water and start heating on medium flame. Let the garlic cook well.<br />
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Toast the red chilies and coriander in canola oil. Let it brown a little. Add about 4 to 5 cloves of garlic and grind them with the shredded coconut to a smooth consistency. Mix the ground paste into the pot of tamarind water. Add salt. Let the ingredients cook for about 15 minutes.
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-63262720300237362322016-12-04T18:28:00.002-08:002016-12-04T18:28:36.513-08:00Spicy, saucy mushrooms<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Food is the spice of life. Spicy food makes food worth eating. On a cold winter evening what's better than some spicy, saucy mushrooms, a side dish for your chappthis (Indian bread) or rice.<br />
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Here's the recipe.<br />
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Regular button mushrooms work best for this recipe. Spice it up as much as you want, sauce it up as much as you'd like to. A combination of spicy and saucy is what we want with this prep.
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">Olive oil or canola oil</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 medium-sized red onion, chopped</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">4 ripe campari tomatoes</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 green chillies, sliced</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 tps. turmeric power</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 tsps. red chillie powder</li>
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Sauté in a hot pan, cloves, garlic, green chillies, and onions in the order here. Let onions become translucent a bit. Add turmeric, chillie powder mix in with the ingredients on the pan. Add tomatoes, sauté for a couple minutes. Add salt. Cover the pan and cook on medium heat for 8 minutes.
Add the mushrooms, a cup of water, cover, and continue simmering. Adjust salt and spice to your liking. After 10 minutes of low simmer, transfer to a serving dish. Add coriander leaves and serve with rice or chappathi.<br />
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-81200727610816402712016-08-14T16:26:00.000-07:002016-08-14T16:26:06.867-07:00Home made mango ice cream<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mangoes always remind me of my childhood days in India. Our home was surrounded by mango and coconut trees. As many are aware there are 100s of varieties; some of the best were in our garden.<br />
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Every other summer provided a bumper crop. We distributed them around the neighborhood. The constantly flowing guests had their fill too. My mom prepared several types of pickles and juices but never mango ice cream.<br />
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Here's an easy recipe to pull together for any occasion. Prep time is only 20 minutes. Freeze time is about 4 to 5 hours.<br />
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Try it from <a href="http://vidyaswamyskitchen.com/">swamyskitchen.com</a>.</div>
Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-11744788911532956652016-08-13T19:38:00.001-07:002016-08-13T19:40:22.238-07:00New India Kitchen: The authentic tastes keep luring you in<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.9999px;">The restaurant has become a favorite of lunch buffet lovers all through the week. On any giving day, you will find a good spread of appetizers ranging from pakoras to pani puris to colorful salads, an assortment of chats, kabobs and samosas. Combined with a good mix of vegetarian and meat dishes you are certain to come out totally spoiled by the taste and friendly service. I have had their lunch buffets several times and my all time favorite are the hot naans and dhals. Oh, don't miss the Jalebi, the best dessert here. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.9999px;">If you had any preconceived notions about Indian restaurants or Indian food being all the same, an experience at New Indian Kitchen will wipe them out. The place is clean, the chef and his wife Jyothsana are cheerful, courteous hosts whose only interests are in making the guests feel welcome, well attended to, and satisfied after their meal. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.9999px;">Eating out in Indian restaurants should not be about finishing up a meal and moving on to the next in the list of chores. It should be about titillating the senses. That's exactly what you experience at the New India Kitchen. It is several cuts above the rest. Try once and you will be hooked.</span></div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-35371271581555366022016-07-26T11:28:00.004-07:002016-07-26T11:29:31.005-07:00Red Potato Salad from Swamy's kitchen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 tablespoon fresh lime juice</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 green onions, finely chopped</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 medium red onion, thinly sliced</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">4 cloves garlic, finely chopped</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 Tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro</li>
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Wash and cook potatoes. They should be well cooked but not mushy. Cut them into cubes.</div>
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Mix together the rest of the ingredients. Add potatoes and toss. Serve immediately. For more spice do not remove the seeds off the Chipotle peppers.</div>
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Sprinkle with crushed pepper over salad at the table. For more healthy and tasty vegetarian recipes go to <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/">swamyskitchen.com</a>.</div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-68499905960039715952016-07-05T12:08:00.002-07:002016-07-05T12:08:26.094-07:00Gothsu, a side dish for you southern Indian breakfast meals<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is an easy, simple side dish that goes well with all south Indian breakfast meals. It dish does not have any sour ingredients such as lemon, tamarind, tomatoes or garlic and onions. It takes in all about 20 minutes including the lentil cooking time.</div>
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If you have a pressure cooker, the time can be cut short by another 5 minutes. Take a look at the recipe <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/recipes_Gothsu.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-26137658951411259672016-06-12T16:45:00.001-07:002016-06-12T16:46:18.831-07:00Cauliflower Manchurian<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">3 Tbsp soy sauce</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 cup finely chopped red onion</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 cup green onions, chopped fine</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">3 Tbsps. tomato sauce</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1/2 cup fresh coriander chopped</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">4 green chillies diced</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2" ginger</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">4 cloves garlic diced</li>
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Break cauliflower into florets. Mix the flours,add chilie powder and salt to taste. Create a batter by adding water.. Dip florets in batter and deep fry until golden brown. Set aside.</div>
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Take a wok<span style="color: #c00000; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">^</span>, add a Tbsp. of oil. Sauté garlic, ginger and green chillies. Add the diced onions, continue sauteing. Add tomato sauce, a touch of chillie powder and soy sauce. Mix well. Finally add the fried cauliflower. Transfer to a container. Add the green onions and coriander. If needed, additional salt to taste. Serve hot. This is a popular appetizer.</div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-86256676140790585452016-05-22T09:07:00.002-07:002016-05-22T09:07:07.293-07:00Tofu Kadai dish, a substitute for cheese<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This dish is a perfect substitute for cheese. A gluten-free dish, high in protein, it's also good for women who prefer plant-based phyto-estrogen after menopause.<br />
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Check out this recipe from <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/recipes_TofuKadai.html" target="_blank">swamyskitchen</a>.</div>
Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-87913156232514242142016-05-01T16:20:00.001-07:002016-05-01T16:20:08.632-07:00Simple, Spicy, Nutritious Gujarati Dhal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Dishes from Gujarat, India are one of the best Indian cuisines. Food is the central activity of households in India; and the state of Gujarat tops the charts when it comes to delicious food. Every meal is an important activity and production.<br />
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Try this dhal. Takes in all about 30 minutes to prepare and you'll keep going for more Gujarati food. <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/recipes_GujaratiDhal.html" target="_blank">This is just a sample.</a><br />
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-1487118164333864082016-05-01T16:19:00.002-07:002016-05-01T16:19:14.362-07:00Bottle gourd side dish called Ghiya<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bottle Gourd called Ghiya in New Delhi, India</strong></div>
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There are many ways to cook this vegetable. Here is a recipe with a Punjabi touch and my added twist. Absolutely delicious. In spite of the long list of ingredients, it is an extremely simple dish to make. I would say start to finish it takes about 35 minutes. Check out other tasty, healthy vegetarian dish at <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com./">swamyskitchen.com.</a></div>
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<u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Ingredients</u>:</div>
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1/4 cup toor channa dhal</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 bottle gourd, chopped</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">4 medium-sized tomatoes</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 Tbsps. fresh ginger, diced</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2-3 cloves garlic, diced</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">4 tsps. turmeric powder</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 green chillies</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">4 dry red chillies</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 tsps. cumin seeds</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 tsp. mustard seeds</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 tsp. asafoetida</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1 tsp. red chillie powder</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1/3 cup tamarind juice</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">Oil or a mix of oil and clarified butter (ghee)</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">Salt to taste</li>
<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">2 Tbsps. fresh, chopped coriander leaves<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></li>
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Soak channa dhal for an hour. Then cook dhal, ghiya and 2 slit green chillies with 2 tsps. turmeric powder in pressure cooker. Let it cook well. Remove when done and mash the contents.</div>
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<u style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">For garnish</u>:</div>
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In this dish, the final seasoning is the major taste enhancer. Use a pan, add oil. In order, add the following after the oil warms. Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, the remaining turmeric powder, chillie powder, asafoetida.</div>
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Let it all cook for about 5 mins. Now add the tamarind juice. Close pan and let it boil for at least 7 minutes so it doesn't taste raw. Open pan and add the entire cooked dhal and ghiya. Add salt, close pan and let them cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.</div>
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Finally garnish with coriander.</div>
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Last recipe posted - <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/recipes_GujaratiDhal.html" target="_blank">Plain dhal</a>.</strong></div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-17113800402195915662016-04-10T17:15:00.004-07:002016-04-10T17:19:26.604-07:00Eggplant saute with coriander and ginger masala <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A simple, delicious vegetable for Indian breads and rice. Check out more recipes on <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/">swamyskitchen.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Use long or small Asian/chinese eggplants, fresh coriander and ginger. Subsituting fresh ginger or using coriander powder is not recommended if you'd like to experience the fresh, authentic taste of this dish.</span></div>
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 long or about 8 small eggplants</span></li>
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 cups fresh coriander</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cut eggplants into 2" long pieces. Grind to a paste ginger, coriander and chillies. Take a pan or wok^ and warm on low heat. Use a Tbsp. of oil, raise the heat and throw in the mustard seeds. After they sputter, lower the flame. Add the ground mixture and sauté for about 8 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Add cut eggplant to the mix. When they are half-done, add salt to taste and the tamarind or lime juice. Let the mixture cook until done. Garnish with a sprinkle of coriander right before serving.</span></div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-68133833004846091382016-03-06T08:30:00.005-08:002016-03-06T08:30:58.755-08:00Mango Salsa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/recipes_magosalsa.html" target="_blank">Here is a delicious salsa for your nachos and tortilla chips.</a><br />
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-80487606374283124772016-02-28T15:53:00.002-08:002016-02-28T15:53:09.380-08:00Pasta with sautéd veggies in garlic and olive oil<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pastas may be prepared any which way if you want to be creative. Here's one of those simple, yet delicious recipes. Preparation time: 20 minutes.<br />
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Check out the recipe here - <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/">swamyskitchen.com</a>.</div>
Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-31738183746552529632016-02-21T19:36:00.000-08:002016-02-21T19:36:18.630-08:00Doodh Peda, milk dessert<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span style="background-color: initial;">1 1/2 cups carnation milk powder</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: initial;">1 can, sweetened condensed milk</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: initial;">1/2 stick butter, melted</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: initial;">1/s tsp. saffron</span></li>
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Cook on high heat in microwave for 2 minutes. Remove, mix well,and heat again for 3 minutes.</div>
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Cool mixture for a few seconds. While still hot but bearable to handle, rub some of the melted butter in your hands and roll them out to balls, then flatten slightly to the regular size of a peda. Or flatten on a board, then cut to any shape with a cookie cutter.</div>
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May top the peda with a mix of nuts or dry fruits. I generally like the pure taste of the dessert as is. Store them in refrigerator. Warm for 10 seconds to get the fresh taste of again for the next serving.</div>
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Vidyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13746108432705800069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962492347958753199.post-54918208118133937022016-02-07T19:21:00.000-08:002016-02-07T19:30:32.196-08:00Homemade yogurt<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li style="background: url("images/marker.gif") 0px 7px no-repeat; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;">1/2 gallon whole or low fat milk</li>
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Boil the raw milk in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil stirring often. Do not leave stove unattended to prevent the milk from boiling over. Once it gets to the boiling point and rises up, turn off stove.</div>
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Cool down to a temperature that's warmer than lukewarm. Mix in the yogurt, cover container and let it stand overnight undisturbed in a warm place. It takes about 5 hours to turn to yogurt. During winter it might take up to 10 hours. As soon as the yogurt sets, store it in the refrigerator to prevent it from becoming tart.</div>
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For more recipes go to <a href="http://swamyskitchen.com/">swamyskitchen.com</a>.</div>
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