Pakora are spicy Indian vegetable fritters. Vegetables are coated in a chickpea (chana) flour and buttermilk batter, made spicy and hot with chilli peppers and garam masala (spice blend), then deep fried. They make great appetizers or snacks. Serve with tomato ketchup or chutney (eg. plum) for dipping.
The recipe is a [...]
I love this way of making muffins – 1 big muffin in a pie pan. It takes a few minutes longer in the oven, but it turns out moist and delicious. (Take a little extra care to make sure it is done in the center before taking it out of the oven – [...]
In memory of Alta, a beautiful lady, kind friend, and wonderful cook, who just recently went to be with Jesus. This is a chocolate chip cookie recipe she gave me several years ago.
Here I made the oatmeal variation, used whole wheat flour, and substituted butter and margarine for the shortening.
Alta’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup shortening
1 [...]
Chai (”Ja”) – Masala (Spice) Tea
Mom’s recipe
2 cups water
2 green cardamom pods (illaichi)
1 whole clove (laung)
small piece cinnamon bark (dal cheeni)
pinch fennel seeds (saunf) or about 1/2 tsp
1 cup milk
1 bag regular black tea (eg. Red Rose)
sugar or honey to taste
Bring water to boil with cardamom pods, clove, cinnamon and fennel seeds (and any other [...]
Pilaf or Pulao
1 1/2 cups basmati, jasmine, or just regular long grained rice
2 – 3 Tbsp ghee (clarified butter), or butter, oil, or combination
1/2 – 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 – 1 tsp garam masala (or curry powder), to taste
1/2 – 1 tsp turmeric (opt), to taste
1/2 – 1 tsp salt, or to taste
dash pepper
3 [...]