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                             Ingredients 2/3 cup   bulgur 1  (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1  large egg white 1/2 cup   packed fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup   packed fresh mint leaves 1  garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon   cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon   ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/4 teaspoon   pepper 1 tablespoon   olive oil 1/4 cup   tahini 2 tablespoons   fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup   water 4 cups   torn lettuce 1 cup   roasted red peppers 6  (6-inch) pitas Preparation Cook bulgur according to package directions; drain and set aside to cool. In a food processor, combine cooked bulgur, garbanzo beans, egg white, parsley, 1/4 mint, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into 6 (approximately 3-inch) patties and place on a large plate. Refrigerate until firm (20 minu...

Yield:  Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 burger, 2 tablespoons tahini mixture)                      Ingredients 2/3 cup   bulgur 1  (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1  large egg white 1/2 cup   packed fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup   packed fresh mint leaves 1  garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon   cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon   ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/4 teaspoon   pepper 1 tablespoon   olive oil 1/4 cup   tahini 2 tablespoons   fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup   water 4 cups   torn lettuce 1 cup   roasted red peppers 6  (6-inch) pitas Preparation Cook bulgur according to package directions; drain and set aside to cool. In a food processor, combine cooked bulgur, garbanzo beans, egg white, parsley, 1/4 mint, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into 6 (approximately 3-inch) pattie...

              Prep Time:  15 minutes Total Time:  1 hour, 15 minutes Yield:  Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups fruit, 1 1/2 tbsp dressing) Ingredients 1  orange, zested and juiced 1/4 cup   thinly sliced mint leaves 3 tablespoons   canola or grapeseed oil 2 teaspoons   poppy seeds 2 teaspoons   rice-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon   sea salt 1  small pineapple, cut up 1  mango, sliced 2  apricots, peaches, or plums 4 cups   assorted cherries, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries 1/4 cup   pomegranate seeds Preparation 1. In large bowl, combine 1/4 cup orange juice, zest, mint, oil, poppy seeds, vinegar, and salt. Add fruit and toss to combine. 2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve very cold. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 243 Fat per serving: 8.3g Saturated fat per serving: 0.7g Monounsatura...

Besan Cheela ka Raita Baby besan cheele mixed with yogurt to make this raita. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg -  Ingredients • Gram flour (besan) 3/4 cup • Thick yogurt,whisked 2 cups • Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 3/4 teaspoon • Turmeric powder a pinch • Baking soda a pinch • Asafoetida 2 pinches • Salt to taste • Oil 3 tablespoons • Sugar 1/2 teaspoon • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon • Green chillies 2 • Fresh mint leaves,for garnish a few Method Mix gram flour, carom seeds, ½ tsp red chilli powder, turmeric powder, baking soda, a pinch of asafoetida, salt in a bowl, add water as required and whisk to a smooth and thick batter. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non stick pan. Drop small spoonfuls of batter and spread into small cheelas. Shallow-fry till golden on both the sides. Mix yogurt, the remaining r...

Mint Quick Lime Mojito Quick and nouvelle minty drink. Cooking Time:  0 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  20-30 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Fresh mint leaves,torn 1/2 cup • Lemons 9 • Brown sugar 4 tablespoons • Peppermint flavoured candies,powdered 10 • Crushed ice 2 cups • Lemonade 2 cups • Fresh mint leaves 4 sprigs Method Cut eight lemons into eight pieces each. Discard pips. Place lemons in a stainless steel glass. Add hand torn mint leaves, brown sugar and crush everything together with a rolling pin. Take four tall glasses. Halve the remaining lemon and rub one half around the rims of the glasses. Dip them in the powdered peppermint candy. Slice the remaining half of the lemon thinly. Divide the crushed ice into the glasses. Add two tablespoons of crushed mint-lemon mixture to each glass. Fill them up with lemonade. Stir lightly. Serve chilled decorated with a mint sprig and a ...

Nilgiri Kiwi Cashewnut Korma Kiwis add a special zing to this korma. Cooking Time:  25-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Kiwi 2 • Cashewnuts soaked in water with a pinch of turmeric for 2-3 hours 8-10 • Onion 1 medium • Green chillies 2-3 • Ginger 1 inch • Garlic 6-8 cloves • Oil 4 tablespoons • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon • Coriander seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons • Scraped coconut 1/2 cup • Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon • Fresh coriander leaves,roughly chopped 1 cup • Yogurt 1/2 cup • Carrot peeled, cut into cubes and boiled 1 medium • French beans stringed, cut into diamonds and blanched 6-8 • Cauliflower florets,boiled 7-8 small • Green peas,boiled 2 tablespoons • Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon • Salt to taste • Fresh mint (pudina) a sprig • Red capsicum,for garnish a few strips Method Slice onion a...

Papad Paneer Pops Spicy cottage cheese balls dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in crushed papad and deep fried. Cooking Time:  25-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Crushed raw papad 1 1/2 cups • Paneer (cottage cheese),grated 1 cup • Chaat masala 1 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon • Salt to taste • Fresh coriander leaves,chopped 1 tablespoon • Fresh mint leaves,chopped 1 tablespoon • Refined flour (maida) 5 tablespoons • Oil to deep fry Method Put cottage cheese, chaat masala, red chilli powder, salt, coriander leaves and mint leaves in a bowl and mix well. Divide this mixture into equal portions and shape them into small balls. Whisk together refined flour, salt and eight tablespoons of water in another bowl to make a smooth paste. Spread the crushed papad on a plate. Dip the cottage cheese balls in the flour paste and roll...

Corn Bread ki Tikkiyan Mix coarsely ground corn, bread crumbs and masalas and make these tikki. Cooking Time:  30-45 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  20-25 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Corn kernels,boiled 2 cups • Bread crumbs 1 1/2 cups • Oil 2-3 tablespoons • Green chillies 3 • Ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon • Coriander powder 1 1/2 tablespoons • Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon • Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon • Chaat masala 1 teaspoon • Salt to taste • Fresh mint leaves,finely chopped 1 tablespoon • Lemon juice 1 teaspoon • Cornflour/ corn starch 1 tablespoon • Processed cheese,cut into small cubes 100 grams • Fresh mint sprigs a few • Onion rings,for garnish a few • Red capsicum a few for garnishing • Yellow capsicum,for garnish a few strips Method 1. Heat 2-3 tbsps oil in a non stick pan. Finely chop green chillies and add to the pan. ...

                        Prep Time:  15 minutes Total Time:  15 minutes Yield:  Makes 4 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)    Ingredients 2  red plums, pitted and sliced 1 cup   raspberries 1 cup   blueberries 1 tablespoon   sugar 1 tablespoon   fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon   cinnamon 2 tablespoons   unsalted shelled pistachios, chopped 3  mint leaves, coarsely torn (about 1 tablespoon) Preparation 1. Toss plums, raspberries, and blueberries with sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon; let stand 15 minutes. Serve sprinkled with pistachios and mint. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 90 Fat per serving: 2g Saturated fat per serving: 0.0g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 1g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 1g Protein per serving: 2g Carbohydrates per serving: 18g Fiber per serving: 4g Cholesterol per serving: 0.0mg I...

Prep Time:  5 minutes Total Time:  4 hours Yield:  Makes 6 servings (serving size: 8 ounces) Ingredients 9 tablespoons   espresso or Italian-roast ground coffee 4 cups   boiling water 1/4 cup   raw sugar 3/4 teaspoon   ground cinnamon 3/4 cup   crushed mint leaves 1  (1-inch) piece grated peeled fresh ginger 6 teaspoons   sweetened condensed milk 2 cups   fat-free milk Preparation 1. Place a 13- x 9-inch baking pan in the freezer. Place coffee in a French press and add the boiling water. If using a drip coffee maker, substitute the same amount of cold water and brew. 2. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, mint, and ginger in a medium bowl. While the coffee is still hot, pour it over the sugar mixture in the bowl, stirring well until the sugar is dissolved. Let steep for flavors to combine (about 30 minutes). Strain 1/2 of the coffee into the cold baking pan and 1/2 into a pitcher. Return the baking pan to the ...