Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes (ideally organic ones) 1 and a half to 2 teaspoons turmeric 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1 green chili, chopped 10-15 curry leaves, if you can find them 1 to 2 pods of garlic, chopped 1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro 1 tablespoons of grated ginger to taste 2 and a …
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Indian cashew ice cream (that can be had with puranpoli (a marathi desert))
Ingredients: 2 cups of cashew milk 2 tablespoons of cardamom powder 1/2 cup of cashews 1/4 cup of jaggery powder 4 tablespoons of melted butter 1 teaspoon of nutmeg powder. Instructions: Blend all the ingredients until you have a puree like texture. Put the mixture (that you just made) into a churner and churn until …
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Organic chemistry lessons- lesson 2
Names and Formulas of Alkanes: A large number of compounds is possible because the covalent bond between the carbon atoms (C-C) is very strong, this allows carbon atoms to form long, stable chains. Alkanes are a class of hydrocarbons in which all atoms are connected by single bonds. They are,(i) commonly used as fuels(ii) contain …
Some organic chemistry lessons-lesson 1
Organic Compounds: Carbon has a special role because many carbon atoms can bond together to create many types of molecular compounds. (Bonding in ALMOST all of them is covalent) Organic compounds: Always contain carbon and hydrogen, and sometimes oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorous, or a halogen (SON PH). Simplest one is CH4. Characteristics: Low melting and …
Chai ice cream recipe
Ingredients: 2 and a half tablespoons of good quality black leaves 2 to 2 and a half cups of water 2 cups of milk 5 tablespoons of cane sugar 2 knobs of ginger, grated Instructions: Heat a pan and in it add the water, black leaves, and the grated ginger. Boil for about 4 minuets. …
Chai recipe
Ingredients: 1 and a half tablespoons of good quality black leaves 1 to 1 and a half cups of water 2 cups of milk 2 tablespoons of cane sugar 1 knob of ginger, grated Instructions: Heat a pan and in it add the water, black leaves, and the grated ginger. Boil for about 4 minuets. …
Indian detox cucumber salad recipe
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped 4 tablespoons of black salt 6 tablespoons of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of roasted cumin powder 1 tablespoon of amchur (mango) powder. Instructions: To make the dressing, mix together all the ingredients, except for the cucumber. Meanwhile, keep the cucumbers in a separate bowl. Add the dressing to the …
Healthier Gajar ka halwa
Gajar ka halwa is a carrot desert that is popular in most parts in India. I’m going to show you how to make a healthy version of it. Ingredients: 3 cups of shredded carrots 1/4 cup of coconut sugar 1 and half cups of regular milk 4 tablespoons of raisins 6 tablespoons of ghee (Indian …
Indian sparkling “lemonade”
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of cold water 1/4 cup of lemon juice 2 tablespoons of black salt 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar 2 cups of sparkling water 1 tablespoon of roasted cumin powder (thats my twist) Instructions: In a glass jar, mix all the ingredients together quickly Serve!
My mom’s Indian potato spread
Ingredients: 7 boiled potatoes, peeled 2 tablespoons of mustard seeds 2 tablespoons of avocado oil 3/8 cup of lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds 1 tablespoon of chili powder 2 tablespoons of cumin seeds 1 tablespoon of salt Instructions: In a bowl or plate, put the boiled potatos and mash …
