Zucchini Fritters

July 21st, 2010 · Appetizer, Gluten-free, Vegan

Zucchini Fritter
I had a few lone farm-fresh zucchinis sitting in the fridge all by themselves from the food choice box we get every week from the farm. I had no idea of what dish to make using zucchini. I had cook’s block, if there is one. When that happens, I usually make some good ginger-cardamom chai (tea) and sit out on the balcony with my cookbooks and magazines. I browse through the various recipes and articles hoping a few recipes would trigger some ideas. As I was browsing through the Bon Appetit magazine, I hit upon multiple recipes containing Zucchini! I especially liked the Tender Zucchini Fritters with Green Goddess Dressing.

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Gluten-Free Paratha (Gluten-Free Potato Stuffed Flat Bread)

July 14th, 2010 · Bread, Entree, Gluten-free, Indian Breakfast, Vegan

Gluten-Free Paratha

Last week, I made Paratha, that is a bread made with vegetable filling. Traditionally, paratha is made with potato filling and pan fried using oil or ghee. I tried to experiment coming up with a gluten-free version for my daughter’s sake who is gluten intolerant. I was rather pleased with the gluten-free paratha. I tasted really good. Also, I am happy to say not only did my daughter finish the paratha but requested more! She ate it with ketchup instead of yogurt or chutney. I do not know about your kids, but not only is my daughter a small eater, but she is picky too! They are the worst combinations that can frustrate parents every where! Anyway, you can make this recipe using various vegetables like spinach, radish, kale by adding it to the mashed potatoes. If you have left over veggies in the fridge, you can chop them fine, add the masala and spices indicated in the recipe below. You might want to adjust the flour. You can also freeze them before or after cooking them. It tastes really good with yogurt and chutneys. Sometimes, I eat it with Creme Fraiche and it tastes really good.

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Aloo Paratha (Potato Stuffed Flat Bread)

July 8th, 2010 · Bread, Entree, Indian Breakfast, Vegan

Paratha is a bread made with vegetable filling. Traditionally, paratha is made with potato filling and pan fried using oil or ghee. I make the paratha by not using oil or ghee while cooking. After it is done cooking on the pan, I spread a little ghee on top of it. You can make them using various stuffing like spinach, radish, kale etc. If you have left over veggies in the fridge, you can chop them fine, add the masala and spices indicated in the recipe below. I learnt this from my friend in Minneapolis, who is Punjabi. She makes some of the best parathas. You can also freeze them before or after cooking them. It tastes really good with yoghurt and chutneys. Sometimes, I eat it with Creme Fraiche and it taste really good. It is quite healthy too, especially, if you are not cooking by pan frying in oil or ghee.

Aloo Paratha

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Dal Bati (Spicy Lentil with Baked Wheat Balls)

June 29th, 2010 · Entree, Gluten-free, Lentil, Vegan

Dal Bati

NOTE: Gluten-Free recipe for Bati included. You have to try this recipe
Whenever I used to visit my grand parents at their village in India, I always used to look forward to eating some awesome home cooked meals cooked with fresh picked vegetables from their farm. The vegetables were picked once they were ready – be it fresh tomatoes, corn, mangoes etc. The fresh picked produce has so much flavor compared to the ones available in the supermarkets that travel long distances and has to be picked when it is not completely ready. The food always tastes better when it is ripened on the vine or plant or tree. I am really enjoying the fresh farm produce that I get every week from the food choice box that includes local Washington grown produce.

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Braised Spring Vegetables

June 24th, 2010 · Entree, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Braised Spring Vegetables

We started getting produce from Local Choice Food Box based in Washington state. Every week we get to choose vegetables and fruit, then pick it up every Thursday evening. The produce is all organic and locally grown in the state. It’s fresh, tasty and not genetically modified in any way. There are amazing number of farmers, companies and various groups that are providing wholesome, nutritious food that’s good for you. I really encourage you to support these farmers, companies, organizations. Over the last several weeks, I have been learning and discovering various organic foodfarmers that use sustainable agriculture, restaurants that use local ingredients and companies that care about the environment.

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