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    Green Mango Drink (Panna)

     Sweet and Sour Green Mango Drink Serves 4 Preparation time: 1 hr. 30 mins. Ingredients: 2 large green mangoes 2 cups water 1 ½ teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon red chili powder ¼ teaspoon cumin powder, roasted See recipe page 173 2 ½ tablespoons sugar Method: Boil mangoes on medium heat in covered saucepan with enough water to cover them for 45 minutes or until skin gets soft.  Let cool for about 30 minutes.  Peel and scoop out pulp from skin and seeds. Grind pulp with 2 cups ...
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    Ras Malai

    Ras Malai

     Cheese Balls in Light Cream Sauce Makes 20 Preparation time: 10 mins. Cooking time: 6 hrs. Ingredients: ½ gallon 2 percent fat milk 4 tablespoons white vinegar 4½ cups water 1½ cups sugar 2 tablespoons rose water* Cream: 1 cup whole milk 1 quart half and half ¼ cup sugar To garnish: 1 tablespoon raw pistachio, finely chopped 7-8 strands saffron, crushed *Available in Indian grocery stores. Method: Bring milk to boil over medium heat stirring occasionally to prevent ...
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    Nan

     Punjabi Oven Roasted Bread Makes about 8 Preparation time: 4 hrs. Cooking time: 5 mins per batch. Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour (for dough) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 teaspoons oil 6 ounces warm water 1 teaspoon dry active yeast, dissolved in 2 tablespoons of warm water 7 tablespoons yogurt 1/2 cup all purpose flour (for rolling) 1 teaspoon Kalonji (onion seed) (optional) 1 teaspoon Khas Khas (poppy seeds) (optional) Butter as needed (optional) Metho...
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    Bhindi Masala

     Spicy Okra Serves 4 Preparation Time: 30 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh okra 3 tablespoons oil ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds pinch of asafetida ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon red chilli powder 2 teaspoons coriander powder 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur) 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped optional for party version 1 large onion, sliced 1 large tomato, sliced Method: Wash okra and thoroughly dry with paper towel or clean dish ...
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    Lassi

     Refreshing Yogurt Drink from the Punjab Serves 4 Preparation time: 10 mins Ingredients: 2½ cups plain yogurt ½ cup milk 6 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons rose water 1 cup ice, crushed Method Blend all ingredients except ice in blender until smooth.  Add crushed ice and serve in tall glasses.  Spoon out foam from blender onto top of lassi in glass.
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    Mango Lassi

     Refreshing Mango Yogurt Drink from the Punjab Serves 4 Preparation time: 15 mins Ingredients 1½ cups fresh or canned mango pulp 2 cups plain yogurt ½ cup milk 6 tablespoons sugar 1 cup ice, crushed Method Blend all ingredients except ice in blender until smooth.  Add crushed ice and serve in tall glasses.  Spoon out foam from blender onto top of lassi in glass.
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    Kaddu

     Spicy Pumpkin Serves 4 Preparation time: 30 mins. Cooking time: 25 mins. Ingredients 1 pound pumpkin or butternut squash 1 ¼ teaspoons salt ½  teaspoon turmeric powder ½  teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon  red chili powder 2 ½  tablespoons coriander powder 2 ½ tablespoons dry mango powder (amchur) ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons oil ¾ cup water 2 tablespoons coriander, ...
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