india

  1. 1 cauliflower, cut into pieces...2 teaspoons tomato paste...Salt, to taste...4 teaspoons vegetable oil...1/4 teaspoon turmeric...1 teaspoon coriander powder...1 teaspoon red pepper...

  2. If black mustard seed is not available, substitute yellow mustard seed. 

    1/4 cup vegetable oil...2 teaspoons black mustard seed...1 teaspoon fennel seed...2 cloves garlic, finely chopped...1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric...1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper...1 small head cauliflower, separated into florets...

  3. Ghee is clarified yak butter, available at stores specializing in Indian foods. Clarified butter may be substituted. The silver leaf is known as vark in India. It is made by heating and beating pure silver until it resembles cotton candy. The mass is then compressed into sheets. It is also available at stores specializing in Indian foods.

    3 cups almonds, blanched and peeled...2 cups half-and-half...3/4 cup granulated sugar...2 tablespoons ghee...

  4. Raw cashews are available at health food stores. Rose water is available at pharmacies and specialty food stores. Almonds, pistachios or walnuts may be substituted for the cashews.

    2 cups raw cashews (1/2 pound)...3/4 cup granulated sugar...1 tablespoon butter...2 teaspoons rose water...

  5. 1 large egg, beaten...1 cup grated fresh coconut...1 cup ice-cold soda water...1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail on...Creole seasoning...1 jar mango chutney...1 plantain...

  6. Use only freshly-grated coconut. For a combination flavor, add 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted chopped cashew nuts with the coconut.

    3 cups freshly-grated coconut...2 cups granulated sugar...Pinch of cream of tartar (optional)...1 cup cold water...1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom...

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