 by Kurma dasa
Through television shows and personal appearances around the world, as well as through his cookbooks, Kurma dasa has jovially introduced millions of people to his special brand of elegant and eclectic cuisine.
This book, following up on his earlier Great Vegetarian Dishes, contains hundreds of new recipes from many cultures, an extensive glossary of herbs and spices, and stunning color photos of the finished recipes. See below for list of all the recipes in the book.
244 pages, 180 color photos, 8" x 10"
Rice Dishes
Fragrant Basmati Rice, Seasoned Eggplant Rice, Azerbaijan-style Savoury Rice with Broad Beans and Fresh Dill, Italian Rice with Peas (Risi E Bisi), Hearty Rice and Mung Bean Hotpot (Khichari), Asparagus Risotto, Mexican Green Chili Rice (Arroz Verde), Thai-style Fragrant Rice Balls, Bengali Flat Rice Pulao (Chira Pulao), Festive Nine-Jewels Rice (Navaratnam Pulao), Pecan and Orange Wild Rice Pilaf, Saffron Flavoured Sweet Fruit and Nut Rice (Keshari Bhat), Hot and Spicy South Indian Tomato Rice.
Soups
Simple Carrot and Ginger Soup, Greek-style White Bean and Vegetable Soup (Fasoulada), Mulligatawny Soup, Buttermilk Sambar, Hearty Dal with Vegetables (Dalma), Black Bean Soup, Light and Tasty Italian Tomato Soup (Zuppa di Pomodoro), Creamy Fresh Green Pea Soup, Roasted Capsicum, Peanut and Tomato Soup, Jamaican Pepperpot Soup, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup, Chilled Avocado and Green Peppercorn Soup, Sweet Potato Soup with Corn and Chilies, Beetroot Soup (Borscht), Maharastrian-style Sweet and Sour Chana Dal (Katachi Amti).
Breads
Punjabi Baked Flatbread (Naan), Super-flaky Wholemeal Griddle-fried Breads (Parathas), Dense and Delicious German Sourdough Bread (Pumpernickel), Herbed Bread Rolls, Steamed Semolina Bread (Dhokla), Trinidad-style Flatbread (Roti), Light and Moist Rye Bread, Stuffed Italian Flatbread (Focaccia), Old English Saffron Bread, Buckwheat Chapatis, Leavened Turkish Flatbread (Pide), Puffed Fried Sesame Breads (Til puri), Spicy Cajun Cornbread.
Vegetable Dishes
Sauteed Potatoes with Cashews, Spicy Javanese Eggplant (Balado Terong), Mixed Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk, Hot Roasted Jacket-Baked Potatoes with Arugula Pesto, Cauliflower Kurma, Roasted Antipasti Vegetable Platter with Lemony Herb Pesto, Bengali Spinach (Sak), Stuffed Baked Eggplants (Melanzane Ripieni al Forno), Stir-fried Asian Vegetables, Green Papaya and Potato Tarkari, Spicy Bengali Potatoes, Greek-style Eggplant Casserole (Moussaka), Quick and Tasty Stir-fried Lettuce, Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry, Fried Plantain Rounds in Tomato Sauce, Fried Bitter Melon Chips (Karela Bhaji), Tender Pan-fried Asparagus, Braised Fennel, Simple Gujarati Pumpkin, Spinach with Pine nuts and Raisins, Stuffed Baby Pumpkins, Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes and Peas with Sour Cream, Quick and Simple Snake Beans.
Salads
Tomato and Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Salad (Insalata Caprese), Warm Vegetable Salad with Greek-style Oil and Lemon Dressing, Creamy Banana and Yogurt Salad (Kela Raita), Mexican Broadbean Salad (Ensalada de Habas), Couscous Salad, Thai-style Green Papaya Salad, Mediterranean Rice Salad (Insalata di Riso), Kumara Salad, Bavarian Potato Salad, Sicilian-style Roasted Sweet Peppers in Olive Oil (Insalata di Peperoni Arrostiti), Daikon Radish Salad, South Indian Carrot Salad, Japanese-style Spinach with Sesame Dipping Sauce, Spanish-style Curly Endive Salad (Xato), Fresh Chilies in Seasoned Yogurt (Chili Raita), Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad, Warm Potato Salad with Vietnamese Greens, Gourmet Green Salad with Herbed French Dressing.
Sauces, Dips, Chutneys, Jams & Pickles
Green Mango and Mint and Coriander Chutney, Malini’s Tomato Pickle, Blueberry Jam, Quick and Easy Creamy Cashew Chutney, Kumquat Marmalade, Raisin Chutney, Indonesian Yellow Pickle (Acar Kuning), Green Tomato Chutney, South Indian Coconut Chutney, Fresh Peach Chutney, Homemade Apricot Jam, Bush Tomato Chutney, Fresh Fig Conserve, Urad Dal Chutney, Sweet and Sour Tamarind Chutney, Rhubarb Chutney, Spicy Guava Jam, Tender Eggplant Pickles, Sicilian Eggplant Appetiser (Caponata), Sweet Chili Sauce Dynamite Dressing, Chili and Cream Cheese Dip, Korean Sesame Sauce, Fresh Coriander and Macadamia Pistou, Kurma’s Tomato Ketchup, Sweet and Sour Plum Sauce, Herbed Kalamata Olive Dip, Hot Chili Relish (Sambal Bajek), Avocado and Sour Cream Dip, Tomato Relish (Salsa Mexicana).
Savouries
Indonesian Crispy Corn Fritters (Perkedel Jagung), Cheesy Vegetable Tart, Coconut Milk and Rice Flour Crêpes Stuffed with Potatoes (Masala Dosa), Juicy Curd ‘Steaks’, Savoury Fresh Cheese Balls in Creamy Tomato Sauce (Malai Kofta), Mayapur-style Stuffed Vegetable Pastries (Samosas), Succulent Satay Sticks with Peanut Sauce, Pan-warmed Quesadillas Stuffed with Goat’s Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach and Curd Cheese Patties (Kofta), Vegetarian Cornish Pasties, Fried Tofu with Sesame Sauce, Potato Nuggets, Savoury Lentil Doughnuts (Vadai), Tender Potato Pockets (Knishes), Party Pizzas, Herby Pan-fried Potato Cakes (Hash Browns)
Grains, Beans & Pasta Dishes
Fresh Polenta with Melted Butter and Parmesan Cheese, Mauritian-style Dhal Rissoles (Gateaux-Piments) with Home-style Tomato Chutney, Fettucine Pasta with Tender Spring Vegetables (Pasta Primavera), Chickpea Flour Dumplings in Creamy Karhi Sauce (Pakora Karhi), Egyptian Broadbean Croquettes with Tahini Sauce (Ta’ameya), Pasta Ears with Fresh Rocket Leaves (Orecciette con Arugule), Turkish Bulgur Wheat Pilaf (Bulgur pilavi), Mexican Spicy Bean and Cheese Stuffed Flatbreads (Burras), Cannelloni Stuffed with Garden Vegetables and Ricotta Cheese, Crispy Fried Gluten with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Savoury Chickpeas in Tomato Glaze, Pumpkin Dumplings with Sage-scented Butter and Parmesan Cheese, Curried Malay Noodles (Laksa), Cashew Nut Curry, Rich and Tasty Lasagna with Grilled Vegetables and Sundried Tomatoes, Sago Pilaf (Sabudana Khichari), Punjabi Red Bean Curry (Rajma), Spaghetti with Roasted Capsicums and Sunflower Seeds and Sundried Tomatoes, Soft, Savoury Chickpea Swirls (Khandvi), Sauteed Sprouted Mung Beans, Vegetarian Lasagna, Potato Dumplings with Tomato Sauce (Gnocchi)
Sweets & Desserts
Greek-style Nut-filled Pastries in Fragrant Syrup (Kataifi), Creamy Vermicelli Dessert (Kheer Sevian), Sweet Cheese-filled Pancakes (Blintzes), Grapefruit Granita, Crispy Fried Batter Spirals in Saffron Syrup (Jalebis), Carob and Raisin Cake, Apple Kuchen, Pumpkin Pie, Poached Pear and Prune Tart, Danish Pastries, Italian-style Rice Pudding, Indonesian Sweet Coconut-stuffed Pancakes (Dadar), Ginger and Saffron and Pistachio Kulfi, Indonesian Fruit Platter with Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce (Rojak Manis), Pistachio Milk Fudge (Pista Burfi), Carrot Halava, Macadamia and Blueberry Muffins, Almond Toffee Fudge, Rose-scented Marzipan Half-moon Pastries, Flaked Almond and Saffron Semolina Halava, Quick and Easy Vanilla Ice Cream, Apricot and Walnut Crescents (Rugelach), Amish Apple Dumplings, Strawberry Cream Shortcake, Fresh Nectarine Pie, Pecan Carob Chip Cookies, Hazelnut and Fruit Granola
Drinks
Kumquat and Passionfruit Refresher, Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie, Lemon Verbena Punch, Malted Peanut Milkshake, Filipino Ginger Tea (Salabat), Chilled Papaya Refresher (Refresco de Papaya), Turkish-style Fragrant Milk (Sahlep), Iced Vegetable Cocktail Mango Nectar, Lemon Yogurt Shake (Nimbu Lassi), Iced Tamarind Soda, Old Fashioned Home-made Lemonade
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