• 07Dec

    Ingredients:

    25 grams yeast
    1 Tbsp. sugar
    1 Tbsp. water
    1 Tbsp. flour
    3 cups flour
    1/4 cup margarine, melted
    dash of salt
    3 Tablespoons sugar
    2 egg yolks
    1 1/4 cups water
    jelly
    oil for frying
    powdered sugar

    Method:
    1. To make the dough: Combine the first four ingredients in a bowl. Mix cover, and wait until it rises. In another bowl, mix 3 cups of flour with the melted margarine, salt, sugar and egg yolks. Combine the yeast mixture with the flour mixture. Slowly add water while stirring. When batter is smooth, cover the bowl with a towel and let it sit and rise again
    2. To make the doughnuts: After the batter has risen, pour it onto a floured surface and roll it out. Use a glass with a small opening to cut out circles of the dough.  Cover the doughnuts with a towel and let rise.
    3. To fry the doughnuts: Heat oil in a deep pot until very hot. Drop the doughnuts into the oil and fry on both sides until brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
    4. Insert some jam in each doughnut

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  • 13Aug

    Ingredients:
    3 cups broccoli florets, cut into ½-inch pieces
    1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
    1 ½ cups (1/2 medium) red onion, peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices
    6 tablespoons soybean oil, divided (vegetable oil)
    ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
    ½ teaspoon salt, divided
    3 cups cooked couscous
    2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

    Method:
    Toss broccoli, red pepper and onions with 2 tablespoons soybean oil and ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.  Place on foil-lined baking sheet.  Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes until veggies are tender and lightly browned.

    Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions.  Place cooked couscous and roasted vegetables in large bowl.  Pour vinegar and remaining soybean oil over salad and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper; toss lightly until combined.  Serve warm or chilled.

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  • 02Aug

    Ingredients:
    1 cup Cabbage (shredded)
    1/4 cup Chickpea Flour/Besan
    2 tbsp Rice Flour
    1 tsp Red Chili Powder (or to taste)
    1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
    1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
    1/2 tsp grated Ginger
    4-5 tbsp Water
    Salt to taste
    Oil for deep frying

    Method:
    1. Combine cabbage, the flours, the powders, ginger and salt in a mixing bowl.
    2. Add enough water to bind the ingredients and mix well. The consistency of the batter should be thick, just enough to coat the cabbage.
    3. Heat oil.
    4. With a spoon, scoop the batter and drop in hot oil.
    5. Fry until the edges are crisp, about 1-2 minutes. Then turn them over to fry on the other side, for another minute or so.
    6. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
    7. Option – Serve with mint and coriander chutney

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