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Pesto Eggplant PDF Print E-mail
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
  • eggplant
  • olive oil
  • pesto sauce: bazil, olive oil, DRY tofu cheese, pine nuts
Directions:

Slice eggplant into rounds 1/4" thick - you can either peel the eggplant or leave as is. Lay on cookie sheet. Combine in food processor: one bunch washed fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 oz. pine nuts and 2 oz. VERY DRY tofu cheese (white). Blend until a paste. Spread pesto on eggplant enough to cover entire surface - about 1/16". Place on BBQ grill using indirect heat and grill/bake for 15 minutes.

Serves: 4-6

Preparation time: 5 - 60 min


 

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Paneer Tikka Masala

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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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