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Atchar is a pickle that is fermented but not cooked. INGREDIENTS 1 cup cauliflower, cut into florets 1 cup carrots, peeled and thinly sliced ½ cup shredded cabbage ½ cup green beans, sliced diagonally 2 tablespoons of coarse salt 2 tablespoons of sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon pickle masala INSTRUCTIONS […]

INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cane sugar 1-2 tablespoons chopped chili – with most of seeds removed 1,5 teaspoons finely minced garlic 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water (the sauce will thicken more once cooled) 1-2 drops natural red food […]

This can be made with different herbs or combinations- basil, coriander, parsley, chives) INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves (minced (~1 table spoon) 1/2cup parmesan cheese 1/3cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts or almonds or other nuts 1/2cup olive oil 2 cups mixed, fresh herbs packed ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper   INSTRUCTIONS Add garlic, nut […]

Some vegetables need to be blanched before being dried.  This means they are dropped into boiling water for a certain amount of time. Drying requires a warm temperature, low humidity and a flow of air. Drying is a slow process and can take from 6 hours to 5 days.  Drying time is influenced by the […]