Garlic Tahini (Salad Dressing)

Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste 1/2 cup tahini 1/4 cup water, more to thin 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt   Directions Optional first step: Toss the whole garlic cloves (peeled, of course) around in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, until they just…

Soy Curd

Ingredients 500 ml soya milk (unsweetened) 1-2 tbsp starter or 5-6 chilly tops   Directions Heat the soy milk. Switch off the flame after 1 boil. Let the milk cool down till its slightly warm just like regular curd Add the culture and stir well. Cover and keep in a warm place overnight or for…

Coconut Curd

Ingredients Freshmade thick coconut milk – 600-700ml Powdered red rice poha -1/2 cup Water – 200 ml to make the rice milk 4-5 chilli tops or 1-2tbs of starter 2 tbs/ agar powder 2tsp ( for thick curd ) 2 tbs of hot water to dissolve agar agar   Directions Heat the coconut milk over…

Cashew Curd

Ingredients 1 cup cashews (kaju) ¾ to 1 cup water 2 to 3 teaspoon starter or 5-6 chilly tops   Directions Soak cashews in enough water for 1 or 2 hours. Drain and then blend the cashews with water till smooth. Heat the cashew milk. Switch off the flame after 1 boil. Let the milk…

Peanut Curd

Ingredients 1 cup of raw peanuts soaked for 8 to 12 hours ½ cup brown rice soaked for 8 to 12 hours 2 to 4 cups water 5 to 6 chili tops or non-dairy curd starter   Directions Put peanuts and rice in a blender and blend till you get a smooth paste adding a…

Coleslaw

Ingredients 1 cup green cabbage, finely thinly chopped 1 cup finely sliced red cabbage (optional) 1 cup carrots, grated 1 cup red onion, grated 1 cup steamed corn 1/2 cup dill ½ cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste   Mayonnaise Ingredients 1/2  cup soaked cashews (4 – 6 hours) 2 tbsp onion, chopped Juice…