Around The World On Your Plate

Ingredients: 3-3/4 cups of refined flour (about 500 grams) 2 teaspoon of sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 teaspoon of active dry yeast 2 eggs 200 ml of milk 7 tablespoons of butter at room temperature Method: Mix flour and salt and beat eggs and set aside. To warm milk (110 degrees Fahrenheit), add yeast and sugar and mix.  Set aside to activate, about 10 minutes. Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour along with butter and eggs and knead into a soft smooth dough. Place it in a greased bowl and cover and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled.  This may take anywhere from 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Once the dough has risen, punch it down on a floured surface and divide into two portions. Take one portion and further divide into 6 equal portions and roll them into balls.  Place them in a bread baking pan and cover and let rise in a warm spot until almost doubled in size. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. ...

Duration:  25 minutes Servings:  20 medium sized ladoo Ingredients: 200 grams condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder 4-1/4 cup desiccated coconut 1/4 cup desiccated coconut for rolling 1-2 teaspoons of oil Method: Heat condensed milk on low flame in a nonstick pan and add desiccated coconut and mix on low heat, cook for a 4-6 minutes on low until it forms a dough like consistency.  Turn off heat and let it cool enough. Rub oil on your palms and form small balls and roll it in the remaining desiccated coconut and place it on a serving tray.

Ingredients for the bun: 1/3 cup warm water 2-1/2 teaspoons of yeast 1 cup milk 3-1/2 tablespoons of butter 3 to 3-1/2 cups of bread flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar Ingredients for the curry: 1 cup onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic minced 1/4 cup of bell pepper chopped 1 medium sized potato chopped 1/4 cup green peas 1/2 cup soya nuggets, soaked and drained 1 teaspoon curry powder salt to taste 1 tablespoon oil Others: 1 egg mixed with water Panko bread crumbs as needed Water as needed Method: Melt butter in milk either on stove top or in a microwave and set aside. Heat 1/3 cup of water to about 110 degrees Fahrenheit and add yeast and sugar and set aside to activate. Meanwhile, mix flour and salt. Once the yeast is activated (foamy), add it to the flour along with milk and melted butter and knead into a soft dough. Add extra flour if needed and knead until everything comes together and forms a soft dough. Place it in a gre...

Ingredients: 2-3/4 cups of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar 2 sticks of unsalted butter 1/2 cup ice water or as needed Method: Cut butter into small cubes and keep them chilled until its ready to be used. In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients.  Using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut in the butter until the flour resembles wet sand. Add a tablespoon of water at a time and mix until the dough comes together.  Using cling wrap, pull the dough together into a ball and chill for 30 minutes or until you are ready to use. Sprinkle some flour on to your work surface and gently roll out to desired shape to fit the pan.

Orzo Pasta Soup Ingredients: 1/2 cup Orzo Pasta 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped 1 cup spinach, chopped 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 cups water or vegetable stock 1/2 cup tomato puree Salt and pepper to taste Parsley to garnish Method: Heat oil and saute onion and garlic until translucent, next add the bell pepper and saute for a minute.  Add spinach and saute. Next add the tomato puree along with water or vegetable stock. Add salt and pepper along with red pepper flakes and cook for a few minutes.  Once the spinach is wilted, add in the orzo pasta and some more water as needed and cover and cook until completely done, about 8 minutes. Adjust seasoning if need be, garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Soya granules soaked in water and drained 1 medium red onion, chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste 1-2 chillies thinly sliced 1 sprig cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup chickpea flour 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 2 tablespoons rice flour (optional) Water as needed Oil for frying as needed Method: Soak Soya granules in water for a minute, drain and squeeze out excess.  Mix all the ingredients except oil and add water as needed to make a thick paste like batter. Heat oil in a pan and add spoonful and fry them until crispy and golden brown in color. Serve hot.

Ingredients: 2-4 Urad dal papad 1 small red onion chopped 1 small tomato chopped 1 sprig of cilantro  1/4 cup of grated carrot 1/4 cup of grated coconut Salt to taste Lemon juice to taste Red chilli powder to  taste Oil as needed Method: Dry roast or deep fry the papad.  Mix all the other ingredients except coconut. Before serving, spread the above mix on the papad and sprinkle grated coconut and serve immediately.