Ingredients: 2 cups okra, cut to 1cm discs1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon tamarind...
Indian Yoghurt Soup – Kadhi
Ingredients: 500 ml plain bulgarian yoghurt ( thinned with 1 cup of water)1/4 cup...
Thai Iced Tea
Ingredients: 6 cups water1 cup thai tea leaves4 cardamom pods, crushed1 whole cloves, crushed1/4...
Rice – Staple Dish of India
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice or 1 cup kolam rice ( basmati rice should...
Meat Curry
Ingredients: 600 g meat, cut into pieces for curry2 tablespoons oil2 medium onions, chopped2...
Sri Lankan Eggplant (Aubergine) Curry
Ingredients: 21 ounces large eggplants1 teaspoon salt (optional)vegetable oil, for deep frying2 tablespoons vegetable...
Chinese Green Beans
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh green string beans1 lemons, juice of1 tablespoon chopped garlicsalt and...
Charishma’s Double Mocha-Cocoa-Sweetened Milk-Coffee Coffee
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sugar1 cup water, boiling hot4 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk ( I...
Charishma’s Vanilla Chai
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1/2 cup milk2 teaspoons sugar3 tablespoons lipton chai tea mix (...
Low-Fat Teriyaki Vegetarian Beef Wraps
Ingredients: 4 cups coleslaw mix4 scallions ( trimmed to diameter of tortilla) (optional)3 tablespoons...
Kachoomar Must Must
Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes, cubed1 large cucumbers, chopped1 large onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh lemon...
Multi-Grain Porridge (Dalia)
Ingredients: 2 cups cracked wheat or 2 cups rolled oats or 2 cups oat...
Green Fennel Seeds Tea
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed1 teaspoon sugar (optional)3/4 teaspoon tea...
My Favourite Curry – Gujrati Kadhi
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons gram flour 100 g curds, beaten 6 cups hot water 1...
Duck Sauce
Ingredients: 1 cup applesauce1/2 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons honey2/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 teaspoon crushed...
Bhindi Bhaji (Fried Stuffed Okra)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chili powder, plus1 teaspoon chili powder2 teaspoons ground turmeric2 teaspoons ground...
Shrikhand
Ingredients: 5 -8 saffron strands1 quart plain yogurt3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom2 tablespoons water1/3 cup...
Salty Lassi
Ingredients: 100 ml water3 tablespoons natural yoghurt100 ml milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garam masala...
Exotic Pudding
Ingredients: 1 liter fresh milk3 -4 teaspoons vanilla custard powder1 packet chocolate cake10 Marie...
My Cuppa Tea (plain)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup milk3 teaspoons sugar ( or more to taste)2...
Mummy’s Cabbage Curry
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4-1/2 teaspoon allspice1/2 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon gingerroot, crushed and chopped1...
Thandai (Indian Almond Drink)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 liters water1 cup sugar ( or to taste)1 tablespoon almonds1 tablespoon...
Bean Thread Salad
Ingredients: 4 ounces bean thread vermicelli2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon fish sauce1 tablespoon sugar1...
Vegetable Manchurian – Oriental Fusion Cuisine
Ingredients: 2 cups cabbage, Finely chopped1 cup carrots, grated2 eggs, slightly beaten3/4 cup white...
Chinese Hot Mustard
Ingredients: 1/4 cup boiling water1/4 cup dry English-style mustard1 tablespoon oil Directions: Gradually add...
Darsaan (Honey Noodles)
Ingredients: 120 g flattened egg noodles or 120 g wonton skins, cut into stripsoil...
Won Ton Dough
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 pinch salt 1 eggs,...
Savory Chickpeas
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil2 medium onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger1/2...
Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients: 1/4 cup hot water2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon sambal...
Charmie’s Chinese Coleslaw
Ingredients: 1 (24 ounce) packages shredded coleslaw mix4 -5 green onions, sliced3/4 cup canola...
Pumpkin Soup with Asian Flavors
Ingredients: 1 kg pumpkin, cut into 1 inch cubes1 tablespoon peanut oil2 cloves crushed...
Coriander and Mint Chutney
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh coriander leaves, cleaned, washed and chopped1 cup fresh mint leaves,...
Aloo Dum
Ingredients: 8 small potatoes4 tablespoons khoya ( powdered milk)4 tablespoons fresh curds1 teaspoon garam...
Teriyaki Vegetables Stir-Fry
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced4 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger3/4 cup red...
Oriental Orange Spinach
Ingredients: 2 bunches fresh spinach1/3 cup chicken stock1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon...
Methi Theplas
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups wheat flour1 cup besan ( gram flour)1 bunch methi leaves,...
Samosas
Ingredients: 350 g potatoes, peeled cubed125 g peas2 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped1 garlic...
Sesame-Grilled Snow Peas
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar2 teaspoons sesame oil2 teaspoons soy sauce ( I...
Just Another Stir Fry
Ingredients: 2 dried chilies2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs1 red bell...
Kele Aur Khus-Khus Ki Puri (Banana And Poppy Seeds Puri)
Ingredients: 2 bananas, mashed2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons oil4 tablespoons khus khus ( poppy...
Sweet and Sour Kheema (mince)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil4 onions, chopped8 curry leaves, torn2 green chilies, chopped2 teaspoons ginger...
Herbal Tea To Counteract Insomnia
Ingredients: 2 cups water1 tablespoon cumin seeds Directions: Heat water in a pot.Add cumin...
Hot Indian Chai Drink
Ingredients: 1/2 liter of your favorite unflavored soya milk ( thicker is better)1/2 teaspoon...
Yang Chow Fried Rice
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon light sesame oil1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger4 garlic cloves, minced1 small...
Jerry’s Healthy Soup
Ingredients: 1 quart chicken stock, preferably home made chinesesaltwhite pepper1 pinch garlic powder1 eggs,...
Fruit Filled Won Tons Ala Mode
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans cherry pie filling or 1 (16 ounce) cans apple...
Creamed Urad Daal
Ingredients: 1 cup Urad Dal ( black legume, available in Indian Grocery stores)1 chopped...
Rice Noodle Salad
Ingredients: 4 ounces thin rice noodles1/4 cup rice vinegar ( unseasoned)1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon...
Spinach and Potato soup
Ingredients: 450 g baby spinach, washed and chopped175 g potatoes, peeled and cubed2 tablespoons...
Vegetarian Chow Mein
Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh noodles2 ounces celery2 ounces canned bamboo shoots2 tablespoons peanut oil,...
Egg Roll Wrappers
Ingredients: 4 eggs1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups water, more if needed1 teaspoon saltvegetable...
Charishma’s Magical Kahlua Vanilla Creme Coffee
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1/2 cup whole milk2 teaspoons sugar1 tablespoon millstone flavoured kahlua vanilla...
Green Tea Spiced Kashmiri Kahwa
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons kashmiri green tea4 pinches saffron2 cardamoms, slightly crushed ( elaichi)8 blanched...
Gingered Spareribs With Brown Sugar and Soy
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 lbs well-trimmed pork spareribs, cut into individual ribs2 garlic...
Sesame Chicken (Or Shrimp) Lettuce Wrap
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon lemon...
Jalebi
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon yeast1/2 cup warm water1 3/4 cups pastry flour1/4 cup...
Basic Boiled Cabbage Sabzi
Ingredients: 300 g fresh cabbage, , chopped2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon...
Unbelievably Good Homemade Omapodi Or Sev
Ingredients: 2 cups gram flour1 cup rice floursalt1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder1/4 teaspoon...
Jicama and Asian Pear Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded2 cups jicama, julienne-sliced2 Asian pears, cored and chopped1/2...
Thai Tea
Ingredients: 6 cups water1 cup Thai tea ( cha Thai)1 cup sugar1 (12 ounce)...