Spice Goddess Recipes

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Carrot Halva

Courtesy of Bal Arneson, Spice Goddess

Filled with carrots, pistachios and raisins with a touch of milk and honey, this is one delicious
dessert you won't feel guilty about eating.

Preparation time: 5 minutes


Cooking time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4

Ingredients

 1 pound carrots, peeled and grated


 2 cups milk
 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
 2 tablespoons honey
 1/4 cup raisins
 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
 pinch ground cloves

Directions

1. Put everything into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce
heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are soft and the mixture
has thickened, about 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm.
Sag and Paneer

Courtesy of Bal Arneson, Spice Goddess

Preparation time: 5 minutes


Cooking time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4

Ingredients

 2 cups chopped broccoli


 2 cups chopped rapini
 2 cups spinach
 2 tablespoons grape seed oil
 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
 1/2 cup chopped onion
 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chili
 1 tablespoon garam masala
 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
 pinch of salt and pepper
 1 cup cubed paneer

Directions

1. Steam the broccoli, rapini and spinach in a stovetop steamer until bright green and
puree the mixture. Set aside.
2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Add onion, garlic and ginger
and cook for 4 minutes. Add spices and stir well to toast. Stir in the steamed greens
and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Heat another non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Add cubed paneer
and cook until golden. Stir into the spinach mixture and serve with rice.
Indian Potato Salad

Courtesy of Bal Arneson, Spice Goddess

Preparation time: 5 minutes


Cooking time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4

Ingredients

 3 tablespoons grape seed oil


 1/2 cup chopped red onion
 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
 1 chopped tomato
 1 teaspoon turmeric
 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
 pinch cumin seeds
 3 tablespoons dried curry leaves
 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
 pinch of salt
 1 pound baby red potatoes, washed and cut into quarters
 1 cup sour cream
 1 cup water

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add garlic and onion. Cook for 2
to 3 minutes, add chopped tomato and stir. Cook for 30 seconds and add turmeric,
mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, cardamom seeds, salt and pepper. Add
potatoes and stir. Add sour cream, water, stir and bring to a boil for 15 minutes, until
potatoes are cooked through. They are done when the sauce has thickened and
potatoes are tender.
Green Beans with Paneer

Courtesy of Bal Arneson, Spice Goddess

Crisp green beans and crunchy fried paneer, it's good thing you can serve this dish
immediately, because you won't want to wait.

Preparation time: 5 minutes


Cooking time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon grape seed oil


 1 teaspoon grated garlic
 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
 2 teaspoons ground coriander
 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 2 tomatoes, chopped
 pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
 1 pound green beans, tips removed
 1/2 pound of paneer, cut into small cubes

Directions

1. Put oil in a large skillet, add garlic and spices and cook for about 15 seconds. Add
tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, stirring well. Add beans and cook till beans
are tender crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. In another pan, add oil and place over medium heat. Add the cubed paneer and fry till
golden on all sides. Gently stir into the finished beans and serve immediately.

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