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Mashed Cucumber Pesto
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
  • 1/2 large cucumber, preferably seedless
  • 1 dash-1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 dash-1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 dash-1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 packet (15g) Simply Organic "Sweet Basil Pesto Mix"
  • small narrow bowl
Directions:

Peel the cucumber. Chop it up very fine. Mash it up with a masher. When you mash it, do it firmly but with small controlled gestures, it splatters easily. Mash as much as possible. If it is not fully mashed, mash it up more after its cooked.

Put cucumber in small pot. Heat it up to a low boil, stirring frequently. After it reaches and low boil, add the salt. Boil the water out as much as you can without burning. After the water is boiled out, stir in 1/2 tablespoon and 1/4 teaspoon of the pesto mix along with the other spices and oil. Cook for approximately 4 minutes longer, stirring frequently.

Done. Pour over bedding of pasta or whatever you like.

Serves: two

Preparation time: about 20 mins


 

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Paneer Tikka Masala

Ingredients:paneer_tikka_masala.jpg

1. 5 tsp. lemon juice
2. 1 tsp. grated ginger
3. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
4. 2 green chili, chopped
5. 3 tbsp. chopped coriander
6. 1 tsp. chili powder
7. salt to taste
8. 250g paneer cut into cubes.
9. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
10. 2 onions, chopped in 1-inch long thin slices
11. ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
12. 3-4 tbsp. thick yogurt
13. ½ cup milk.

For Garnishing:
Some chopped coriander.

Method:

1. Mix together lemon juice, ginger, garlic, green chili, half of the coriander, chili powder, salt, and paneer in a bowl .  Cover and leave to marinate for an hour.
2. Heat oil in a pan and cook onions for 3-4 minutes on low flame till transparent.  Add turmeric powder, yogurt, milk and the remaining coriander.  Stir for a few minutes till the sauce thickens.
3. Add the paneer mixture in the sauce and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame. Adjust the seasoning.
4. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander with your choice of Indian bread or rice.

 

 

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