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Chef Sunil’s Lassi Recipe
1 March 2010 | Recipe, Uncategorized | No Responses
Lassi is a popular and traditional yogurt-based drink in India. It comes in a variety of flavors, and can be sweet or salty. It can be made with or without fruit. Common flavors include mango, strawberry, rosewater, lemon and saffron. Learn how to make lassi yourself with this easy recipe from Chef Sunil and experiment to see which variety you like best!
Makes 6 glasses
Ingredients:
3 cups milk (whole)
2 cups yogurt
1 cup sugar (adjust according to taste)
1 tablespoon rose water
1/2 cup ice
Blend all ingredients together and enjoy. For variety, add any fruit of your choice.
Recipe: Red Lentils with Cauliflower
3 November 2009 | Recipe | No Responses
Indian Red Lentils with Cauliflower (serves 4)
(Great with basmati rice!)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup red lentils
1 cup vegetable broth or water
2 cups lite coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 head of cauliflower
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes or until it softens. Add half the ginger and half the garlic. Cook 2 minutes more.
2. Add the coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the lentils and coat them with the spices. Pour in the broth or water. Bring to boil. Slowly stir in 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk. Let the mixture return to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer the lentils for 15 minutes, or until they turn into a thin puree.
4. Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the remaining ginger and garlic. Stir in the turmeric and cook 1 minute.
5. Add the cauliflower, turn heat to medium high, and cook 1 minute. Pour in remaining 1/ 2 cup coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes and until cauliflower is tender.
6. Serve the lentils and cauliflower with basmati rice and garnish with cilantro.