August 10th, 2006 by alice
Tags: Curry, Delicious, Love, Sambar, Sdian, Subru, Uncles, Veg, Well
INGREDIENTS
- 4teaspoonssalt
- 2 1/4tablespoons sambargaram masala powder(I use the MTR Madras Sambar Masala powder brand, that’s the brand I love the best)
- 1 1/2tablespoonsasafetida powder(known as “hing” in Hindi)
- 1cupyellow lentils, cleaned, washed, soaked in plenty of water and drained(toor dal)
- 1 1/2cups peeled washed and dicedyams(known as “sooran” in Hindi)
- 1smallpotato, peeled, washed and diced
- 5-6garlic cloves, peeled, washed and slit lengthwise(slit each clove of garlic into 3 parts lengthwise)
- 1smallcarrot, peeled, washed and diced
- 1/2cup flat indianbeans, washed, ends trimmed and chopped into 1 inch size pieces(commonly called “guavar” in Hindi)
- 2largedrumsticks (vegetable), washed, peeled, ends trimmed and chopped into 2 inch sized pieces
- 3cupswater
- 2teaspoonsturmeric powder
- 2mediumgreen chilies, washed and slit lengthwise
- 20 freshcurry leaves, washed and torn between the palms of your hands
- 1teaspooncumin seeds
- 1teaspoonmustard seeds
- 5-6tablespoonsoil
- 1largetomato, washed, peeled and chopped
- 10-12ladyfingers, washed and chopped into 1 inch size pieces(commonly called “bhindi” in Hindi)
- 5wholered chilies
- 1/2cuptamarind pulpor tamarind juice
- 1teaspoonmethi seeds
DIRECTIONS
- Prepare the tamarind pulp by first soaking a few pieces of tamarind in 1-1/2 cups of hot water.
- Squeeze the tamarind pieces as well as you can and allow the tamarind pulp (juice) to mix into the hot water.
- Once you have squeezed out half a cup, transfer this to a pot.
- Note that the consistency of the tamarind pulp should be such that you have more tamarind pulp and less water.
- Add the chopped ladyfinger to the pot.
- Allow to boil for 5 minutes.
- This is a neat trick Subru uncle’s taught me.
- By doing this, the sticky fluid that comes out of the ladyfinger will not come out.
- Remove from heat and keep aside.
- Now, take a large pot in which you will be preparing the sambar.
- Heat the pot on medium-high flame.
- Once its hot, pour 3 cups of water in it.
- Add the drained toor dal (yellow lentils) and mix well.
- Add garlic and mix well.
- Allow it to boil well (for about 15 minutes).
- Lower flame and add all the chopped and diced vegetables to the boiling lentils (toor dal).
- Mix in turmeric powder, asafoetida powder, salt and Sambar masala powder.
- Fold in the chopped tomatoes.
- Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the tomatoes are softened and the veggies are tender.
- In the meantime, prepare the seasoning.
- For this, heat oil in a non-stick frying pan on medium-high flame.
- Once it’s hot, add mustard seeds, methi seeds and cumin seeds.
- Allow to crackle and splutter.
- Once this stops, add curry leaves, green chillies and whole red chillies to the pan.
- Mix well and stir-fry for 2 minutes on medium flame.
- Remove the pan from heat.
- Add this seasoning to the sambar.
- Mix well, cook on simmer for 5 minutes and serve this wonderful curry immediately (hot) with cooked long-grain Basmati white rice and low-fat plain yogurt, if required.
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August 10th, 2006 by alice
Tags: Carrot, Cookies, Honey, Rolled
INGREDIENTS
- 1largeegg
- 1/2cupcanola oil
- 1teaspooncinnamon
- 6-8carrots, grated and then chopped(food processors make this a bit easier)
- 4cupswhole wheat flour
- 4teaspoonsbaking powder
- honey(recipe did not state how much, 1 cup is my guess as there is no sugar in the recipe)
DIRECTIONS
- Combine honey, egg, oil, cinnamon and carrots in a large bowl.
- Combine flour and baking powder; add to carrot mixture.
- Mix together.
- Dough will be stiff.
- Chill at least 1 hour before rolling dough to 1/8- 1/4 inch thick and cutting out your favorite shapes with floured cookie cutters or knives.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
- Cool on rack before storing.
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August 10th, 2006 by alice
Tags: Beef, Fry, Mandarin, Stir
INGREDIENTS
- 1cuporange juice
- 1/2cupsoy sauce
- 2tablespoonsworcestershire sauce
- 1teaspoongarlic powder
- 1/4-1/2teaspoon groundginger powder
- 1lbbeef, cut into thin strips(any kind of cut you desire, sirloin is good)
- 2cupssnow peas(fresh or frozen)
- 1mediumonion, cut in wedges
- 1mediumgreen pepper, julienned
- 1cup slicedfresh mushrooms
- 2tablespoonsoil
- 2tablespoonscornstarch
DIRECTIONS
- In a large bowl, combine, the first five ingredients; remove half, set aside.
- Add sliced beef to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry veggies in oil for 2 mins; remove, keep warm.
- Drain, and discard the marinade.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry the beef, until no longer pink.
- Add the reserved veggies.
- Combine the cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; add to skillet.
- Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 mins, or until thickened.
- Serve over rice.
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August 10th, 2006 by alice
Tags: Dinner, Moms, Rolls
INGREDIENTS
- 2packagesyeast
- 1/4cupwarm water
- 1cupmilk
- 1/4cupbutter
- 1/2cupsugar
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 2 well beateneggs
- 5cupsall-purpose flour(about)
DIRECTIONS
- Scald milk Add butter, sugar and salt.
- Mix well and cool to luke warm.
- Sprinkle the Yeast over the warm water.
- After 5 minutes stir.
- Add the yeast, eggs and 2 cups of flour to scalded milk mixture.
- Beat well until quite smooth and elastic.
- Add 1 cup of flour at a time till right consitancy.
- Place dough in a greased bowl.
- Cover with a towel and let rise till double in size.
- Punch down and shape as desired into a loaf, 2 coffee rings,or rolls.
- Let rise to double in size again.
- Bake at 375 degrees F loaf: 45 min.
- Rings: 35 min.
- rolls: 20 min.
- Brush with butter and cover with towel to keep crust soft.
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August 10th, 2006 by alice
Tags: Bread, Cranberry
INGREDIENTS
- 4cupsflour
- 3teaspoonsbaking powder
- 1teaspoonbaking soda
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 2cupssugar
- 2cupscranberries, halved or left whole(I usually half some of them and leave some whole, 1 12-oz bag)
- 2eggs, beaten
- 6tablespoonscorn oilor othervegetable oil
- 2cupsorange juice
- 1/2-1cup choppednuts (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Spray two loaf pans with Pam or cooking spray.
- Sift dry ingredients (flour-salt) together.Add cranberries and nuts (if using).
- Mix eggs with orange juice and oil and add to flour/cranberries mixture. Stir well.
- Bake in two greased loaf pans for 1 hour- 1 hour 10 minutes or until done.
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