Simplified Indian Cooking
ingredients: for kofta: 1/2 lb. ricotta cheese 1/3 cup sooji (cream of wheat) 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Rashmi’s Blend 2 tbsps. corn starch for rolling the koftas 2 cups oil for frying for gravy: 2 tbsps. butter 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. minced ginger 1 tbsp. Rashmi’s Blend 1/4 […]
Sev Burfi was my favorite burfi growing up in Lucknow, India. Traditionally it is made with khoa, which is milk that has been cooked down until thickened. I use ricotta instead, since khoa can be hard to find. The main ingredient of course is sev, which are very thin noodles made from chickpea flour. Some […]
This combination of potatoes and peas has a unique South Indian flavor that goes well with Dosas. This is a classic dish that is served as an option for stuffing Dosas (called Masala), with chutney on the side. I love the taste of crunchy peanuts so I always sprinkle some on mine, but that is […]
Turnip is one of those vegetables that most people ignore at the grocery store. We just don’t know what to do with them besides roasting them. Since turnips do not have much flavor, the spices in a curry sauce really boost their taste. My mom would sometimes add them to a meat dish such as […]
Zucchini squash is one of the vegetables available throughout the year. I plant several varieties of squash in my California garden and usually have an abundant supply from March until October. I freeze some for winter, some in chunks for roasting and some grated to add to Daals and to make Kofta. This recipe makes […]
I love to grow eggplant in my garden and usually plant at least two varieties – the long Japanese variety which is great for stir-frying and the round globe one which is what I use for making Bharta. Eggplant is one of the easier annual vegetables to grow and has a long growing season in […]
Spunky, spicy and intense in flavor, mustard greens originated in the Himalayan regions of India where they are a winter vegetable. In Spring you can see miles and miles of bright yellow fields when the mustard plant starts to bloom! Fortunately mustard greens are available almost all year round in America. A cruciferous vegetable, they […]
Rajma is one of the staples of Indian restaurant menus and potluck parties. Easy to make, the dish packs a lot of protein and makes a great meal served with Basmati rice and Raita. ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans or 2 (15 ounces) cans of cooked beans (see notes) 2-3 Tbsps. cooking oil […]
Khichri is one of the most popular Indian comfort food. Made by cooking a combination of daal and rice, Khichri is one of the first foods fed to a baby. Since it is easy to digest, Khichri is popular with the elderly as well. Any combination of any daal with sticky or medium grain rice […]
I love making spicy, sweet-tart chutneys with all the fruits available during the summer. With the huge bounty of plums in our backyard, I have made plenty to eat and share this season. My Plum Chutney is very easy to make and full of great nutrition and fibre. Raisins in the recipe help reduce the […]