Would love to get some wonderful tasty vegetarian dish recipes here. Please feel free to share your own, as we're trying to go much more healthy lately and need ideas. Thanks to all. Here is my contribution:
DUM ALOO
Small potatoes 1/2 kg Coriander seeds 1 tbsp. Cardamoms (brown) 4 Cloves 4-5 Black pepper 7-8 Cinnamon 1 small piece Caraway seeds 1/4 tsp. Cardamom (green) 2 Bay Leaves 4-5 Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp. Chilli powder 1 tsp. Medium size onion (grated) 1 Fine yogurt (curd) 2 cup Milk 1/2 cup Ghee/oil 4 tbsp. Salt to taste
1. Take coriander seeds, cardamoms, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, caraway seeds, cardamom green and grind it in a blender to make fine powder. *this is garam masala* 2. Peel off the potatoes and prick it. 3. Heat oil in pressure pan for about one minute. Fry the potatoes in oil over medium heat till they change the color from white to light brown. Set aside. 4. Add bay leaves, ginger-garlic paste, grated onion to the remaining oil. Fry till the paste becomes reddish brown and the mixture starts separating from the oil. 5. Add the garam masala to this mixture and heat for 2-3 minutes. 6. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt. Fry it about a minute. 7. Now add milk to make the gravy. Then add yogurt (fine) and continuously stir it. 8. If you find the gravy too thick, you can add some water. 9. Finally add pricked fried potaoes to the gravy and pressure cook it. Switch off the gas after 4-5 minutes.
Decorate it with green coriander leaves and serve hot.
Posted by Almaz. (Member # 14025) on :
I'm heading to the market soon, and I will share the vegetarian side of the meal here, then! Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
OK, I'll stick with the Indian vibe.
This is a very easy but tasty recipe. I serve it with rice and a vegetable dish.
Red lentils with fried onions
200 gms red lentils 1 liter of water 1/2 tsp. curcum (turmeric) 1/2 tsp. cumin 2 tomatoes, diced salt 2 green chilli peppers (or more, according to taste) fresh coriander leaves 2 tbs. ghee or olive oil 3 cloves of garlic 3 medium sized onions, sliced fresh coriander leaves (optional)
~ Put lentils, water, turmeric, cumin and tomatoes in pot and cook for 10-20 minutes. (Check frequently because red lentils get mushy very fast.) ~ Add salt and take off the stove. ~ Heat the ghee or oil in a small pot and fry the onions and the garlic until brown. The onions are similar to the ones you put on kushari, so you have to be patient and fry them for at least about 20 minutes, until they are nicely dark, but not burned. ~ Sprinkle onions (and chopped coriander leaves, if you have some) on the lentils, serve with basmati rice.
I cooked the dish below for a friend the other day, and since she liked it she asked me to translate the recipe for her. So since I've been typing it anyway, I might as well just post it here. The original recipe calls for cauliflower instead of broccoli, but I find broccoli tastier and visually more appealing. Plus, in Egypt it's hard to get cauliflower. Also, I adjusted the amount of spices and used more than in the original recipe. You have to experiment and adjust according to your own taste ...
Broccoli-Potato-Curry
6 TB oil (I use olive oil plus a bit of butter) 500 gm potatoes, cut into small squares 500 gm broccoli, cut into medium size pieces (you can also use a package of frozen broccoli) 3 tomatoes, diced 1,5 tsp turmeric 1 tsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin salt dash of sugar approx. 1/2 liter of water 2 TB ghee 1 tsp garam masala (If you can't get garam masala, you can easily make it yourself out of cardamom seeds, cinnamon, cumin, pepper, cloves and nutmeg.)
~ Heat oil or ghee in a big pot or wok on medium flame ~ Add turmeric, chili, cumin, salt and sugar. Mix well. Add tomatoes and stir for a minute ~ Add water and bring to a boil ~ Add potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes ~ Add broccoli and let it simmer until everything is tender
~ Add the ghee (or butter), sprinkle garam masala on top and serve with rice and lentils.
Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
This is one of my favourite dishes, I've made it countless times. Making the cheese is much easier than it sounds, so don't be intimidated. However, if you're too lazy or pressed for time or have vegan guests coming over (or Coptic Christians who are fasting that day), you can substitute the paneer with tofu; it has a similar consistency and taste.
Palak Paneer (Spinach with fried cheese)
500 gms spinach (one package frozen) paneer (*see recipe below) 1 cup cubed 1 - 2 big onions, chopped 4 cloves of garlic 2 cms ginger, finely diced 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp chili powder (I use more) 1 tsp ground coriander seeds salt oil or ghee for frying
1. Heat oil in a big pot or wok and fry the cubed paneer until light brown. Keep aside. 2. Put onions, garlic and ginger into the remaining oil and fry until golden brown. 3. Add spinach, turmeric, coriander and salt and fry for 2-3 minutes 4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes 5. Add panir, stir, and cook for a few more minutes until the mixture is dry.
Paneer
Ingredients
• 2 litres of milk • the juice of two lemons (white vinegar also works) • cumin powder (optional) • salt
Equipment
• big pan, at least 4 litres • cheesecloth (cotton dishtowels work well for this) • wooden spoon • two chopping boards or similar
You can use a clean dishcloth for your cheesecloth, or any other smooth cotton cloth. Make sure you haven't washed it with fabric softener, and that it's been thoroughly rinsed. If it smells freshly laundered, that's how your cheese will taste!
Instructions
1. Pour the milk into the pan. Add about a teaspoonful of salt, and about a teaspoonful of ground cumin 2. Bring the milk to a gentle simmer. Keep it there for about 5 minutes. If you take your eyes off it for a second, it will boil over. If it burns, your paneer will taste funny. 3. Remove the simmered milk from the heat, and start to slowly stir in the lemon juice, about a tablespoonful at a time. The milk will begin to curdle. This is "curds and whey". If it doesn't go, add a tiny bit of vinegar. 4. Keep stirring and adding lemon juice until the curds are thick masses, and the whey is only slightly cloudy. 5. Drain off the whey, keeping the curds. 6. Dump the curds out onto the cloth (it will be messy), wrap them up, and squeeze the cloth to get the whey out. 7. Open up the cloth and look at the curds. Taste some. If it needs a bit more salt, add some (it should not taste salty). If it needs more cumin, add some (it should be quite subtle). If you feel like adding something else, like chilli, or coriander, or anything, now is a good time 8. Fold the curds up in the cloth, in a squarish block. Put the block on one chopping board, place the other chopping board on top, then balance the big pot, full of cold water, on top (I don't have heavy chopping boards, so I just fill a big pot with water and let it sit on top of the cheese to press it.)
After a couple of hours, you will have pressed out all the whey that's going to go. Unwrap the cloth and dump it in the sink. It will need rinsed out and washed almost immediately, otherwise it will smell very sour. Clingfilm the paneer, and it will keep for a couple of weeks.
You can crumble it up onto curries. You can spread it on flat bread. You can even dip it in batter and deep-fry it. It tastes great. You've made cheese.
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
GREAT recipes! I'll try to add another one every day or so~
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
I would love to make my own paneer, I may give this recipe a try Dalia. Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
OKRA GUMBO 4 c. diced okra 3 med. tomatoes 1 chopped green pepper 2 chopped small onions 1 tsp. garlic Dash of salt and pepper
Peel and chop tomatoes. Put okra, onions, green pepper and garlic into skillet . Cook until tender. Add tomatoes and cook slowly for 30 minutes stirring frequently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 5 servings
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
oh I love gumbo!!
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
Southwestern Stuffed Veggie Peppers
* 2 cups vegetable broth * 1 tablespoon butter * 1 cup white rice * 2 long mild red or green chile peppers (cubanelle Italian peppers may be substituted) * 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) * 1 small onion, chopped * 1 cup frozen peas * 1 cup mild or medium prepared taco sauce * Salt and freshly ground black pepper * 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish * 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves or flat leaf parsley, for garnish
Pre-heat a grill pan over high heat.
Bring 2 cups vegetable broth and butter to a boil in a small, covered pot. Add rice, reduce heat to low and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Split peppers lengthwise and remove seeds, leaving stems intact. Grill peppers on hot grill pan for 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and let cool enough to handle.
To a medium skillet over moderate heat, add one turn of the pan of EVOO, about 1 tablespoon, and onion. Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes. Add cooked rice to the pan and stir in peas and taco sauce. Season rice with salt and pepper.
Load up pepper halves with seasoned rice. Top rice-filled peppers with scallions and chopped cilantro or parsley.
Posted by tina kamal (Member # 13845) on :
quote:Originally posted by With a name like Smuckers: Southwestern Stuffed Veggie Peppers
* 2 cups vegetable broth * 1 tablespoon butter * 1 cup white rice * 2 long mild red or green chile peppers (cubanelle Italian peppers may be substituted) * 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) * 1 small onion, chopped * 1 cup frozen peas * 1 cup mild or medium prepared taco sauce * Salt and freshly ground black pepper * 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish * 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves or flat leaf parsley, for garnish
Pre-heat a grill pan over high heat.
Bring 2 cups vegetable broth and butter to a boil in a small, covered pot. Add rice, reduce heat to low and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Split peppers lengthwise and remove seeds, leaving stems intact. Grill peppers on hot grill pan for 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and let cool enough to handle.
To a medium skillet over moderate heat, add one turn of the pan of EVOO, about 1 tablespoon, and onion. Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes. Add cooked rice to the pan and stir in peas and taco sauce. Season rice with salt and pepper.
Load up pepper halves with seasoned rice. Top rice-filled peppers with scallions and chopped cilantro or parsley.
them are good too!! i am a rice person!!!my mom cooks great stuffed bell peppers!! i just eat the rice dressing inside lol
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
lol My brother used to be the same way, we used to tell him it was the peppers that gave it their taste, he would just eat the filling. Posted by Almaz. (Member # 14025) on :
Healthy Summer Snack To Honor Your Thread!
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Almaz, you certainly out-did yourself with that. A big bowl of whipped cream and I would be attacking that fruit plate.
Ok, here is my recipe de jour:
La Madeline's Tomato Basil Soup
* 4 cups fresh tomato, cored, peeled, and chopped (8-10) or canned whole tomatoes, crushed * 4 cups tomato juice (or part vegetable or part chicken stock) * 12-14 basil leaves, washed fresh * 1 cup heavy cream * 1/4 lb sweet unsalted butter * salt * 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper * lemon juice (optional)
Directions
1 Combine tomatoes, juice/and or stock in saucepan. 2. Simmer 30 minutes. 3. Puree, along with the basil leaves, in small batches, in blender, food processor (or better yet, one of those handy hand-held food blenders, right in the cooking pan). Return to saucepan and add cream and butter, while stirring, over low heat. Garnish with basil leaves and serve with your favorite bread.
Posted by Exiled (Member # 14410) on :
quote:Originally posted by Almaz.: Healthy Summer Snack To Honor Your Thread!
God that looks good.
I love fruit - i have such a sweet tooth for such fruit. It's nectarine, melon and cherry season now. Posted by Lumos (Member # 14589) on :
Moroccan style broad bean salad with yoghurt and crunchy bits
serves 4 ingredients • 4 large handfuls of podded broad beans • 2 lemons • extra virgin olive oil • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper a handful of fresh mint, leaves picked 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, bashed a pinch of dried chilli a handful of stale breadcrumbs 285ml/½ pint creamy live yoghurt or soured cream
In a shallow pan, on a medium heat, fry the chopped onion, cumin seeds and chilli in a little olive oil. Stir and cook until softened. As the onions start to colour, add your breadcrumbs and mix these really well into the onions. Continue to cook until the crumbs are crispy and golden, then season them to taste and put to one side. To serve, divide the yoghurt or sour cream between four plates or bowls. Give the broad beans a final toss, add the rest of the mint leaves, and divide between the plates on top of the yoghurt. Finally, sprinkle over the warm spiced crunchy bits.
Garnish with a little lemon zest.
Posted by Lumos (Member # 14589) on :
Mixed Bean and Rocket Salad
Serves: 6 Ingredients
½ tsp Smoked Paprika 250g Baby Plum Tomatoes or any tomatoes 2 peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced into rings 3 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp drained and rinsed capers 400g of any mixed beans you like rocket leaves or leaves of your choice 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
For the dressing 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp white wine vinegar 4 tbsp Toasted Pine Nuts 1 tsp Clear Honey
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 250°C, gas mark 9. Put the tomatoes and the red pepper slices into an ovenproof dish. Drizzle with the olive oil and roast for 5 minutes. Switch off the oven and leave them in the residual heat for 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, toss together the remaining salad ingredients, except the pine nuts. Drain the tomatoes and peppers, reserving the oil, and stir into the salad. 3. Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together with the reserved oil from the tomatoes and peppers. Drizzle over the salad and scatter with the toasted pine nuts.
As with most salads, this is best made just before serving. However, if you want to get ahead, you can roast the tomatoes and peppers and make the dressing the day before.
Posted by Lumos (Member # 14589) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dalia*: This is one of my favourite dishes, I've made it countless times. Making the cheese is much easier than it sounds, so don't be intimidated. However, if you're too lazy or pressed for time or have vegan guests coming over (or Coptic Christians who are fasting that day), you can substitute the paneer with tofu; it has a similar consistency and taste.
Palak Paneer (Spinach with fried cheese)
500 gms spinach (one package frozen) paneer (*see recipe below) 1 cup cubed 1 - 2 big onions, chopped 4 cloves of garlic 2 cms ginger, finely diced 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp chili powder (I use more) 1 tsp ground coriander seeds salt oil or ghee for frying
1. Heat oil in a big pot or wok and fry the cubed paneer until light brown. Keep aside. 2. Put onions, garlic and ginger into the remaining oil and fry until golden brown. 3. Add spinach, turmeric, coriander and salt and fry for 2-3 minutes 4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes 5. Add panir, stir, and cook for a few more minutes until the mixture is dry.
Paneer
Ingredients
• 2 litres of milk • the juice of two lemons (white vinegar also works) • cumin powder (optional) • salt
Equipment
• big pan, at least 4 litres • cheesecloth (cotton dishtowels work well for this) • wooden spoon • two chopping boards or similar
You can use a clean dishcloth for your cheesecloth, or any other smooth cotton cloth. Make sure you haven't washed it with fabric softener, and that it's been thoroughly rinsed. If it smells freshly laundered, that's how your cheese will taste!
Instructions
1. Pour the milk into the pan. Add about a teaspoonful of salt, and about a teaspoonful of ground cumin 2. Bring the milk to a gentle simmer. Keep it there for about 5 minutes. If you take your eyes off it for a second, it will boil over. If it burns, your paneer will taste funny. 3. Remove the simmered milk from the heat, and start to slowly stir in the lemon juice, about a tablespoonful at a time. The milk will begin to curdle. This is "curds and whey". If it doesn't go, add a tiny bit of vinegar. 4. Keep stirring and adding lemon juice until the curds are thick masses, and the whey is only slightly cloudy. 5. Drain off the whey, keeping the curds. 6. Dump the curds out onto the cloth (it will be messy), wrap them up, and squeeze the cloth to get the whey out. 7. Open up the cloth and look at the curds. Taste some. If it needs a bit more salt, add some (it should not taste salty). If it needs more cumin, add some (it should be quite subtle). If you feel like adding something else, like chilli, or coriander, or anything, now is a good time 8. Fold the curds up in the cloth, in a squarish block. Put the block on one chopping board, place the other chopping board on top, then balance the big pot, full of cold water, on top (I don't have heavy chopping boards, so I just fill a big pot with water and let it sit on top of the cheese to press it.)
After a couple of hours, you will have pressed out all the whey that's going to go. Unwrap the cloth and dump it in the sink. It will need rinsed out and washed almost immediately, otherwise it will smell very sour. Clingfilm the paneer, and it will keep for a couple of weeks.
You can crumble it up onto curries. You can spread it on flat bread. You can even dip it in batter and deep-fry it. It tastes great. You've made cheese.
I love paneer, but have never made my own. The first time I tried it in India, I wondered if some chicken-like texture had mistakenly made it's way into my food. Today, it's widely available, like tofu and quorn. Guests at your home are very well looked after indeed, Dalia!
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
GREAT recipes Lumos! Posted by miffmiss (Member # 14978) on :
Smuckers. i tried out your 1st receipe this weekend for me and my friends and it went down a treat. Everyone loved it. Even i liked it cos it wasnt full of veg.
Thanks
Vx
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
ohhh I'm so happy you liked it! Yes, vegetarian dishes can be soooooooo tasty, but if you're a meat eater you can only do it a few days before you have withdrawls. It's so much better for you and I swear you don't feel so heavy after you eat a good veggie meal. I hope more people contribute. I can't wait to try out that paneer. !!!
Posted by Yowza (Member # 14400) on :
I'm trying this one! Even though I don't like spinach much, this one looks great.
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
Green Beans with Lemon
1 pound haricots verts (thin French green beans) or regular green beans 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping) 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Trim regular green beans if using and in a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook beans until crisp-tender (2 minutes for haricots verts or 3 to 4 minutes for regular green beans) and drain in a colander. In a bowl toss beans with lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
This is what I'm going to cook tonight. I've never tried it before but will serve it along with the lentils+onions I posted earlier on.
Eggplant Spinach Curry
1/4 cup oil 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 12 garlic cloves minced 2 pound spinach rinsed, dried, and finely chopped 1 medium eggplant cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 piece ginger root (1-inch) peeled and grated 1/4 teaspoon jalapeno chiles, minced 1/4 teaspoon tumeric powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped salt to taste cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Heat oil with half of the mustard seeds in a large saucepan. Add remaining mustard seeds when the cooked seeds begin to pop. Add garlic and saute until tender. Add spinach, a small amount at a time, stirring occasionally to keep spinach from scorching. When spinach wilts, add eggplant, ginger, jalapeno chiles, tumeric, paprika, coriander, and cumin. Saute to blend the flavors. Cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and season to taste with salt. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes longer. Garnish with cilantro.
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
I thought I would do a dessert today since my husband has been begging for something sweet again. This is a favorite, and SOOOO good - quite fattening too so just a little at a time!
BREAD PUDDING
* 3-4 c of stale white bread, cubed * 3 eggs * 3 c milk * 1/3 c sugar * ½ t salt * 2 t vanilla Preheat oven to 350.
Arrange bread cubes in baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients in the bowl to make a custard, and pour over the bread.
Bake about 35 minutes, until firm but still moist. Serve warm.
Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
What's fattening about it? The ingredients don't sound healthy, ok, but it doesn't seem to be high in calories.
Not that I care about fattening ... just curious.
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
Sorry, I just mean if you eat the entire thing in one sitting like I try to. Posted by desertgirl (Member # 12450) on :
quote:Originally posted by Exiled:
quote:Originally posted by Almaz.: Healthy Summer Snack To Honor Your Thread!
God that looks good.
I love fruit - i have such a sweet tooth for such fruit. It's nectarine, melon and cherry season now.
Wow, Almaz! Posted by desertgirl (Member # 12450) on :
I will make a vegetarian lasagna next week. (with mushrooms and courgettes) As I will be very busy the next 4 days (correcting exams)( ) I plan to do this next Thursday. Keep posting, I like the cooking section on ES a lot. Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
That sounds good DG, can you post your recipe? Posted by desertgirl (Member # 12450) on :
yes, sure. I will post it when I prepare the lasagna and add some pics. Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
The eggplant spinach curry was yummy, I highly recommend it. Easy to make, too. Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
It sounds great, I love a lot of garlic, was it very garlicky? (is that a word??)
I'm doing the bread pudding today, I didn't have everything I needed yesterday, so wish me luck.
I did this recipe yesterday and it came out pretty good, thought I would share it:
Peas, Potatoes, Corn, Carrots, Cauliflower etc(boiled) - 1 cup Pepper(crushed ) - 2 tsp Garlic(chopped) - 1 tsp Ginger(chopped) -1/4 tsp Onion - 1 no (chopped) Tomato - 1 - 2 nos (chopped) Penne or macroni(boiled) - 1 cup Salt - As reqd Tomato sauce - 2 tsp Oil or butter - 2 - 3 tsp Water - 1 cup
For white sauce:- All purpose flour - 2 tsp Milk - 1/2 cup Butter - 1 tsp
1)Boil the macaroni or penne in water with a pinch of salt, till its done.
2)Mix together milk and flour without any lumps.
3)Heat butter in a pan.
4)Add the milk flour mixture, stirring well for 2 - 3 mins. Keep aside.
:- Can add little water or milk if it becomes very thick as it should be of sauce consistency.
5)Heat oil or butter in the pan.
6)Saute onions, ginger and garlic, till light brown.
7)Add tomatoes and fry for 3 - 4 mins.
8)Add the boiled vegetables and salt and saute for 3 - 5 mins.
9)Add tomato sauce and pepper.
10)Mix well for 2 mins.
11)Add the boiled penne or macaroni and cook well for 5 mins.
12)Pour the white sauce and mix all the ingredients well.
:- Serve hot.
:- You can microwave the same with shredded cheese on top, till the cheese melts. :- Can use chilli sauce or more pepper, if tangy state is required.
Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
quote:Originally posted by With a name like Smuckers: It sounds great, I love a lot of garlic, was it very garlicky? (is that a word??)
Well, the recipe calls for 12 cloves, so it was quite garlicky. Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
Hope you post a new one today Dalia! Posted by Lumos (Member # 14589) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dalia*: What's fattening about it? The ingredients don't sound healthy, ok, but it doesn't seem to be high in calories.
Not that I care about fattening ... just curious.
It's positively slimline, compared to the UK version - Bread and Butter Pudding. The bread is buttered, then layered with sultanas, before soaking in the egg mixture and baking. It's deliciously wicked!
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
There is a different way, you can add a bit of rum if you like, or pecans. Lumos, why don't you add a good UK pudding recipe? I always wanted to give them a try! Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
Potatoes today!
Herb Roasted Potatoes with onion
* 6 large potatoes, cut in quarters * 6 medium onions, quartered * 1/3 cup vegetable oil * 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper * 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes * 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil * 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Preheat oven to 375°.
Place potatoes and onions in a shallow roasting pan. Drizzle the vegetable oil over vegetables and sprinkle with pepper, parsley, basil, and thyme. Lightly stir vegetables to coat all sides with oil and seasonings; bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, or until fork-tender, turning occasionally to keep the vegetables from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Serve immediately. 6 servings. (I USE OLIVE OIL BUT IT'S YOUR CHOICE!)
Posted by Lumos (Member # 14589) on :
These also work well with fresh rosemary and garlic, Smuckers. I like them cut into wedges too.
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
Ohhh garlic, that sounds goooodd! Posted by Mrs. (Member # 14656) on :
oh they do look good, i am going to do these today as well.
disclaimer: No potatos will be peeled without the full consent of the potato peeler.
Posted by Dawn-Bev* (Member # 15190) on :
do you want some fresh rosemary, lemon balm and mint from my garden - there's so much of it!
Posted by Yes We Can (Member # 6244) on :
My spicy eggplant. I don't have a pic.
This is called "Baigan Bhartha" and is one of my favorite dishes ever!
Veggies: 1 large eggplant 3 ripe tomatoes, or 2 14.5 ounce cans of diced tomatoes 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 jalapeno or green chilli (finely diced) (I use 1/2 to 3/4 of a large jalapeno) garlic to taste (chopped/diced) 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and cut (finely chopped) 1 green pepper (chopped)
Spices: 2 cloves cardamom, crushed 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teasoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds Kosher salt to taste (equivalent amount of garam masala can be used in place of coriander/cumin)
Olive oil
Directions:
Cut the eggplant lengthwise and then one-half inch slices. Brush with olive oil and salt Lay eggplant out on sheet of aluminium foil or cookie sheet. Broil in the oven until tender and browned.
Heat large frying pan over medium high heat. Add black mustard seeds and other dry spices, allow to heat up a bit. Add some olive oil to spices. Coarsely chop onion and green pepper, finely dice jalapeno pepper, and add to pan to heat. Add the garlic and ginger. Stir to mix.
When onions are clear, add tomatoes and eggplant from oven. Allow to simmer until desired consistency. Serve over rice.
Posted by Exiled (Member # 14410) on :
I cooked the southwestern stuffed peppers yesterday and the dish took a while because I made taco sauce from scratch and that alone took 2 hours mostly simmering. I however did not understand what the recipe meant when the recipe called for:
Split peppers lengthwise and remove seeds, leaving stems intact. Grill peppers on hot grill pan for 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and let cool enough to handle.
I mean how can you split them length wish and then have to stuff them. I remedied this part by baking the peppers after wards in the oven, I simply poured a little olive oil on top and baked. This reminded me of mashi but the taste is different of course. I also made bread butter pudding, and I should have followed smuckers recipe but I didn’t and mines came out not as sweet as it should be. (I took a pic and maybe I’ll upload it later). I was amazed at how fluffy and pie like the soaked bread turned out in the oven.
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
I also did not split them lengthwise Exiled, I agreed with you. BTW, my husband also said, 'maashi!'.
I always add a bit more sugar to the bread pudding recipe, also cinnamon and nutmeg. It's so sweet and good, my husband loved it. I'd love to see a photo of yours, it's a great cheap dessert to make and super easy. Glad you tried them.
YWC, your recipe sound really good...eggplants are abundant here now so I might give it a try. I can't find black mustard seeds though, what do you think would be an appropriate substitution? Posted by desertgirl (Member # 12450) on :
VEGETARIAN LASAGNA
I was not really sure about posting my lasagna but another member convinced me it looked ok.
Ingredients: mushrooms/ courgettes / pasta (lasagna)/ onions/ red pepper/ cheese (combination of gouda and emmental)/ tomato sauce
The result (it was ok). Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
quote:Originally posted by With a name like Smuckers: YWC, your recipe sound really good...eggplants are abundant here now so I might give it a try. I can't find black mustard seeds though, what do you think would be an appropriate substitution?
I've eaten this at restaurants but never cooked it myself. This recipe will definitely be the next one I'll try.
Smuckers, I wasn't able to find mustard seeds either. I would just make the dish without, maybe increase the amount of the other spices a bit.
Posted by Yowza (Member # 14400) on :
I've never tried eggplant in lasagna, it sounds very good. I'll be trying this one soon too. Posted by Yes We Can (Member # 6244) on :
quote:Originally posted by With a name like Smuckers: YWC, your recipe sound really good...eggplants are abundant here now so I might give it a try. I can't find black mustard seeds though, what do you think would be an appropriate substitution?
Cooked, black mustard seeds don't taste like any mustard we are used to. Instead, they have a nutty flavor. They just provide some depth to the overall taste. You could cook without them. Or perhaps a teaspoon of sesame oil? I have no clue how that might turn out though.
I wish I'd known. I could have brought you TONS of black mustard seeds. I get huge bags of them for about $2 in the Indian food stores, and can never use them fast enough.
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
I found this online about it:
Brown or yellow mustard are no substitute for the black mustard seed. If you can't find black mustard seed - and it can be difficult to find if there's no Indian grocery near you - just leave it out. web page Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
Exactly, that's why I suggested leaving them out. I'm sure it must be possible to find them somewhere in Cairo though, I will keep asking if I come across spice stores; should I happen to get some I can send them to you.
I also get them easily and cheaply in Germany, so I'll definitely bring some with me in summer.
Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
quote:Originally posted by With a name like Smuckers: Potatoes today!
I love baked potatoes, so easy and delicious.
Try potatoes with sesame: Wash potatoes, cut in half, dip the surface in oil (or brush it on), then in sesame. Bake until soft and serve with oil, butter or aïoli and a big salad.
Posted by Lumos (Member # 14589) on :
Is that an X-rated potato, Dalia? I just get flashing neon box, with what looks like a a banned image!
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
Dalia!? Naked poatoes! ? Posted by Lumos (Member # 14589) on :
Hot potatoes? Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lumos: Hot potatoes?
lol Hot potatoes...must be a recipe by...THE NAKED CHEF. Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
Strange, I can see it perfectly. I'll try to down- and upload it and edit my post ...
Posted by Lumos (Member # 14589) on :
"...must be a recipe by...THE NAKED CHEF." - Smuckers.
Thanks, Dalia! I see it now - they look like baby hedgehogs... one albino!
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
Ohhh wow those actually look really good! I see the potato with sesame, what are on the other potatos? Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
Caraway seeds and rosemary.
Posted by Lumos (Member # 14589) on :
Sounds delicious.
Posted by Yowza (Member # 14400) on :
I have to try this!
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dalia*: Caraway seeds and rosemary.
Sounds great, I wonder what other spices would be good for this, I might do a bit of dabbling. Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
I was thinking of trying it with zaatar, I'm sure that would be yummy, particularly with a good olive oil.
Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
quote:Originally posted by With a name like Smuckers: Dalia!? Naked poatoes! ?
Posted by Yowza (Member # 14400) on :
What is Zaatar?
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dalia*: I was thinking of trying it with zaatar, I'm sure that would be yummy, particularly with a good olive oil.
Oh good thinking, Zaatar, I'll bet you get really good Zaatar in Cairo. Darn it, I'll have to see what I can find. I was also thinking that maybe a combination of onion and dill, but it would need to be dried onion. (LUVed the potato picture btw )
Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
quote:Originally posted by Yowza: What is Zaatar?
Za'atar
Also known as zahtar, this spice blend is predominately ground sumac, roasted sesame seeds, and green herbs, za'atar is used to flavour meats and vegetables, or mixed with olive oil and used as a marinade for olives or as a spread for pita or flatbread. The taste of a za'atar mixture can be tangy, herbal, nutty, or toasty.
Za'atar is both a family of herbs and an herb, Thymbra spicata, with a slight minty tendency,in the marjoram/oregano family. Some are salty flavoured and quite rare, some are lemony. Za'atar is not sumac; what is sold commercially is often blended with sumac and lightly toasted sesame seeds, but the base of the za'atar blend is za'atar herbs.
Marjoram is much milder than the oregano we usually find, Western blends usually use it along with oregano and thyme. In the East, thyme is "zaatar romi"(roman zaatar), and oregano is "zaatar ach'dar"(green zaatar) and so forth. Zaatar can also be the name of hyssop or a varied mixture of herbs. Commercial blends will often contain three kinds of zaatar and sumac.
Recipe for Za'atar
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons oregano 2 teaspoons basil 2 tablespoons ground thyme 1 teaspoon whole thyme 2 teaspoons savory 2 teaspoons ground marjoram 1/2 teaspoons whole dry marjoram 1-2 tablespoons ground sumac berries 1/4-1/2 cup unhulled, toasted sesame seeds, ground coarsely 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste) 1 tablespoon dried ground lemon peel or zest of two lemons, very finely minced
Preparation:
Ideally, this is a little coarse. First grind the sesame seeds then crush everything together with a pestle.
While it is fresh, dampen a few tablespoons with olive oil, and add some hummus or crushed chickpeas. Spread on pita or flatbread, and bake or broil until heated through.
Green zahtar variation: Omit sumac and replace with ground and whole thyme or marjoram, fenugreek leaf (exotic flavor) or dried parsley.
1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup unbleached white flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup warm water Non stick cooking spray
In large bowl combine first 4 ingredients. Stir in warm water until mixture is blended and sticks together. Form into 12 balls. Place the balls between pieces of waxed paper. With a tortilla press or a rolling pin, roll each tortilla into a round that is about 5-6 inches in diameter. Spray a griddle or lg fry pan with spray. Heat each tortilla for 1 1/2-2 minutes per side. Tortilla should be speckled and brown when cooked.
Southwest Tortilla Quiche
Flour or corn Tortillas ( I Prefer Corn!) 3 Eggs 1/3 cup Milk 1 red pepper choped finely 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese grated 1 Tbsp. Green Onions chopped 2/3 cup canned Corn drained 1 Tbsp. Flour 1/8 tsp. Red Hot Pepper Sauce to desired taste
Recipe Instructions:
1. Spray room temperature tortillas with cooking spray and press into large muffin tins or custard cups. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and season to taste. Pour 1/4 cup of mixture into each tortilla shell and bake at 350 degrees F for 55 minutes or until set. Serve warm with salsa.
Posted by With a name like Smuckers (Member # 10289) on :
Cauliflower and Potato Curry
* 4 Cups potatoes, peeled and quartered * 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets * a pinch of asafetida * 3/4 tsp ground turmeric * 1/2 tsp chilli powder * 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin * 3/4 tsp salt * big pinch of sugar * 2 tomatoes, chopped * 1 1/4 cups water * 1/2 tsp garam masala
Add all ingredients to a crockpot and cook on low for approximately six hours.
Posted by Dalia* (Member # 10593) on :
Six hours?!? Posted by love in the Pyramids (Member # 15468) on :
Tortilla Española (spanish omelette)
Prepare a large bowl with 1kg of thinly sliced potatoes and sprinkle plenty salt over them and work it down to the bottom of the bowl.
In a large frying pan heat about ½ cm of olive oil. When it's very hot add the potatoes from the bowl and start to fry them. Be sure to keep stirring them so that they don't stick or start to brown.
After about 5 minutes add half an onion to the potatoes. This should be chopped very fine. Stir the contents of the frying pan then cover it.
Now break 8 large eggs into a bowl and add a pinch of salt and beat them.
Keep checking the frying pan to be sure that the potatoes aren't turning brown. Turn down the heat if necessary Once the potatoes break easily under the touch of the stirring spoon they are ready. So now add the potato/onion mix to the bowl of beaten eggs. Drain away any excess that's left in the frying pan oil at this point. Mix the potato and egg mixtures together well whilst the frying pan gets very hot with no extra oil in it. Now add the mix to the frying pan.
Flatten it down in the pan and keep the heat at medium for a few minutes. Put a plate over the mix and turn over the tortilla gently. When you return it to the pan press down the sides to create the classic shape of tortilla de patatas.
Turn the tortilla several times. You'll find it gets heavier each turn.
It is ready when you put a knife into it and the knife comes out clean.
This recipe makes a vary large omelette. What I tend to do is create the same mixture as above but make two separate tortillas using a smaller pan as this seems more manageable. Be sure to use a ladle when transferring the mixture to the frying pan if you decide to follow this advice otherwise one omelette ends up with too much liquid and the other with too much potato.
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