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    • Lassi – yoghurt drink

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    A refreshing summer time drink made of natural yoghurt.

    Ingredients

    1. 500g Greek Natural Yoghurt
    2. 1/2 cup water
    3. 1 tbsp Cumin
    4. Salt to taste

    Directions

    In a flat plan roast the cumin on high heat for 2-3 minutes. Put in a pestle & mortar and crush. In a mixer put the yoghurt and water, give it a quick wiz

    Now put 80% of the crushed cumin, salt according to your taste and turn the mixer on for 3 seconds only. Put the lassi in glasses and garnish with the cumin

    For the mango lassi

    In a mixer put the yoghurt and water, give it a whiz. Now put half cup chopped mangoes, blend until smooth.

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    • “Madra” – Chickpeas in a yoghurt sauce

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    Description

    A traditional dish from the state of Himachal Pradesh in India, a true favourite of the paharians!

    Preparation Time: 40 minutes

    Serves: 3 – 4

    Ingredients

    1. 450 gms boiled chickepeas
    2. 500 gms greek style natural yoghurt
    3. 1 tbsp cumin seeds
    4. 3 green cardamoms
    5. 1 black cardamom
    6. 2 cloves
    7. 1 tsp turmeric powder
    8. 1 tsp red chilli powder
    9. 3 tsps of coriander powder
    10. Salt to taste

    Pre-preparation

    1. Blend the gram flour and yoghurt in a blender
    2. In a pestle & mortar crush all the cardamoms and cloves

    Directions

    • In a deep pan, heat two tsps. of vegetable oil, add the cumin and crushed green cardamoms.
    • Add coriander powder, red chili powder and turmeric
    • Mix well and cook for a 30 – 40 seconds.
    • Add the chickpeas and mix well with the spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes on high flame and then add green chilies (optional)
    • Then, add the yoghurt sauce and mix well. Keep stirring so there are no lumps formed on medium heat
    • After a few minutes you should start seeing the oil separating. Orange lines will start forming. Cook for another 5-6 minutes
    • Add a pinch of sugar
    • Voila! Your dish is ready. Serve with Basmati rice and green chili pickle
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    • Rolled Oat pancakes with banana, apple & pineapple

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    Description

    Rolled Oat pancakes with banana, apple & pineapple

     

    Preparation Time: 25 minutes

    Serves: 2-3

    Ingredients

    1. 1 cup rolled oats
    2. 3 eggs
    3. 1 apple
    4. 2 bananas
    5. ¼ cup pineapple cubes
    6. ½ tsp baking powder

    Pre-preparation

    • Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
    • Leave to set for 10 minutes until thick

    Preparation

    • In a pan, spray some olive oil and put spoonfuls of batter and fry until golden brown
    • Serve with a bit of custard & fresh fruit of your choice. You could also have them with a bit of peanut butter
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