Lovely Masala – Page 4 – Cooking with Kalpana

Tri-Color Cake

January 26, 2018 No Comments

On January 26, India celebrates Republic Day with a parade in New Delhi. This year’s parade was very special for all of my family, the city of Vadodara, and the state of Gujarat. For the very first time the parade was led by a Gujarati Lt. General, who also happens to be my cousin. To mark this day I made a cake which represents the three colors of Indian flag. I adapted the recipe of Italian Rainbow Cookies to reflect the three colors of the Indian flag: orange, white and green. I used apricot jam and omitted the chocolate coating on top in the recipe.

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Baigan Bharta

January 23, 2018 No Comments

Print Baigan Bharta Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 large eggplants (baigan) 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 2 medium Roma or plum tomatoes, ½ inch diced 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 jalapeno or serrano chili, finely chopped 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds […]

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Bhindi Masala

January 23, 2018 No Comments

Print Bhindi Masala Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 lb. okras (bhindi) 1 medium yellow or red onion, ½ inch diced 1 medium plum or Roma tomato, ½ inch diced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 jalapeno or serrano chili, finely chopped 1 inch piece of […]

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Baghara Baigan

December 31, 2017 No Comments

Print Baghara Baigan Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 4 This eggplant curry is from city of Hyderabad, Southern part of India (in a state of Telangana), and it is usually served with Biryani. It is made with small purple egg sized eggplants (known as Indian eggplants). Ingredients 1 […]

Grains, Recipes

Vegetable Biryani

December 31, 2017 No Comments

Print Vegetable Biryani Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins Total time: 2 hours Serves: 4 This dish comes from city of Hyderabad (in State of Telangana), Southern part of India.. Ingredients For fried shallots and marinade: 1 lb. shallots, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons ghee or melted butter or canola oil ¼ cup […]

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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Taco

December 27, 2017 No Comments

Print Sweet Potato and Chickpea Taco Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 6 This recipe is a fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors. Ingredients 3 medium to large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch dice 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chili powder 2 teaspoons […]

Recipes, Street Food

Samosa

November 12, 2017 No Comments

Print Samosa Prep time: 1 hour 30 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 1 hour 55 mins Serves: 6 Samosas have become quite popular in many countries with Indian population. This delicious snack is sold on streets all over India. In US it’s available freshly made and frozen in most Indian grocery stores. My cousin, […]

Recipes, Sweets

Tea Masala Cookies with Candied Ginger

November 12, 2017 No Comments

Print Tea Masala Cookies with Candied Ginger Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 24 During Diwali festival, variety of snacks including cookies are made to share with family, neighbors and guests. I developed this recipe during that time. Ingredients 2 ½ cups AP flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder […]

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Cauliflower Po Boy

November 12, 2017 No Comments

Print Cauliflower Po Boy Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 cup AP flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk ½ teaspoon hot sauce or […]

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Vegetarian Hot Dogs

September 10, 2017 No Comments

Print Black eyed Peas Hot Dog Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 15 oz. can of black eyed peas 2 to 3 tablespoons brown or white rice flour or corn starch 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon tomato paste […]

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Nashville Hot Cauliflower

August 6, 2017 No Comments

Print Nashville Hot Cauliflower Prep time: 1 hour 30 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 2 hours Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 large cauliflower, washed and cut into large florets 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk ¼ cup water 1 cup all-purpose flour or more 2 tablespoons corn starch 2 teaspoons salt or to taste 1 teaspoon […]

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Sev Usal

June 17, 2017 No Comments

Print Sev Usal Prep time: 8 hours Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 9 hours Serves: 4 Dried green peas soup with crispy thin chick pea flour noodles Ingredients 1 ½ cups dried green pea 2 jalapeno or serrano chilies, finely minced 1 ½ inch piece of ginger, finely minced 2 sprigs of mint 1 teaspoon […]

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