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CUISINE

The Perfect Tomato Salad

Ingredient

  • 3 tablespoons best-quality olive oil
  • 1/4 cup best-quality balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, rinsed and halved length-wise (cherry tomatoes are a fine alternative)
  • 1/4 loosely packed basil leaves, sliced thin, as in a chiffonade coarse salt freshly ground pepper.
 
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CUISINE

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

  1. 2 pounds boned, skinned chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-in. cubes
  2. 1/4 cup olive oil , 1/4 cup dry white wine
  3. 2 tablespoons lemon juice , 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
  4. 4 garlic cloves (2 crushed, 2 minced)  and 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  5. 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided  and  1/2 English cucumber, coarsely shredded
  6. 14 ounces non fat Greek yogurt and  2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
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Cauliflower and Coconut Curry

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
  • 1 (13- to 14-ounce) can unsweetened regular or light coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1-inch florets
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup packed Thai basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Steamed white or brown rice, for serving
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Doi Begun/Brinjal in Curd/Eggplant in Yogurt

Ingredients:

  • Brinjal or Eggplant (round)    -   1 large
  • Cumin seeds                          -   1/2 tsp
  • Green chili (slitted)                 -   3
  • Ginger paste                           -   1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder                     -   1tsp
  • Red chili powder                     -   1/2 tsp
  • Curd                                         -   200 gms
  • Salt ( as per taste)
  • Sugar 1 tsp
  • Mustard oil
  • Fresh coriander leaves (Chopped)
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CUCUMBER BOATS

  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 1 big capsicum finely chopped
  • 1 big tomato finely chopped
  • 2 spring onions finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed or chopped very finely
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 cubes cheese, grated
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