Archives for ‘Eastern’
Ginger Syrup
Thursday, November 17th, 2011This syrup is a great alternative to chocolate syrup. The ginger helps congestion in the lungs and is great for improving blood circulation. Ingredients: 2 cups sugar pinch salt 6 cups water 2 cups unpeeled, washed, fresh ginger, roughly chopped Directions: In a saucepan, place water, sugar and salt and allow sugar to [...]
Colourful Peppers and Vegetables
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Colourful Peppers and Vegetables Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 medium sized bell peppers, red and yellow 2 medium potatoes, wedged 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 bunch okra, cut into rounds 2 tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon each cumin seeds, coriander powder, chili powder and turmeric 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 onion, chopped Salt and pepper [...]
Methi (Fenugreek leaves) Potatoes
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Methi (Fenugreek leaves) Potatoes Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 5 medium potatoes, cubed 2 tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 red chili, dried 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 Spanish onion, chopped 2 bunches fresh mehti leaves (alternatively you can use dried or frozen) ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper [...]
Spiced Cauliflower & Potato
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Spiced Cauliflower & Potato Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 3 medium potatoes 1 head cauliflower 1 onion, chopped 2 ½ tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon each, mustard seeds and cumin seeds 12 pieces fenugreek seeds 1 dried red chili (optional) 1 teaspoon ground coriander powder Salt and pepper to taste Garnish: dill weed or cilantro [...]
Spiced Tomato Okra
Monday, September 13th, 2010Spiced Tomato Okra Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 lbs okra 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium spanish onion, chopped 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced 3 medium tomatoes 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ each, turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala, black pepper ¾ sea salt Garnish, chopped cilantro Procedure Wash the [...]
Yellow Mung Dal Soup
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010Yellow mung is sweet and cooling, and mainly calms vata and pitta. It is very easy to digest and promotes strength. The seasonings here help to balance the drying, light and astringent qualities of this soup that could aggravate vata.
