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This soup is inspired and dedicated to my aunt,Geeta athai (paternal aunt) My aunt,PGT,Biology and The Eco-Club of D.T.E.A. Sr.Sec.School, Moti Bagh [II], New Delhi, India, had successfully cultivated a type of edible mushroom “Pleurotus florida” totally on bio-degradable waste like hay, fallen leaves, waste paper, rags, kitchen waste etc. I quote from an interview “We started this project hoping to utilise the waste that a space like a school creates: like plastic bags, newspapers and kitchen waste. We started growing mushrooms on newspaper scraps and kitchen waste in 2007. It was a success,” A great cook,herself,I made the soup first from the 1st crop grown from the seedsshe sent Appa.And the soup was delicious! Serves 4 Ingredients Button Mushrooms(preferable)-200 gms Oyster mushrooms may also be used Garlic- 10 cloves Onion shoots (shredded)-3 to 4 Water(to boil)-600 ml. Butter/ Olive oil-2 tbsp Salt-to taste Pepper-to taste Cornflour-1 1/2 tbsp Milk-200 ml(atleast) Cream- 1 tbsp G...

Came up as a A+B+C+D dish.Tasted yummy and filled everyone's stomach. Has vegetables,cottage cheese,bread and spices. Ingredients Inner Layer Cottage Cheese-150 grams OR Hung Curd(yummy healthy option) Chaat Masala-2 tsp Black salt-to taste Black pepper powder-1 tsp or to taste Crumble Cottage Cheese or roughly press hung curd. Mix spices into it and make soft stuffing. Alternate -Crumbled cheese to which red chilli flakes/oregano may be added. Gives a gooey yummy centre that children can't get enough of! Outer Layer Boiled vegetables(carrot,corn,green peas,cauliflower,beetroot)-250 gms Potatoes-2 Bread-2 slices Onion-2 Crushed Ginger-green chilli:1 tbsp Salt-to taste Pepper-to taste Breadcrumbs or semolina(sooji)- to coat Oil- to shallow fry Do not boil the vegetables till too soft. Drain water and leave on strainer till dry. Mash lightly,mix salt,pepper and crushed ginger-chilli. Mix in mashed potatoes and crumbled bread slices to make mix for outer layer. Stuff in co...

Tarkari in oriya means curry and is typically made of vegetables.Dhoka in hindi or oriya means to decieve,delude or cheat.This is mede of Besan or gramflour chunks cooked in a onion-tomato masala gravy and served as a curry. Hence, the 'dhoka'. This is a family recipe which is quite tasty and a good accompaniment to rice-dal fares. If there are no vegetables to make a curry,this becomes a convenient and tasty substitute. Ingredients (serves 4) For the Gramflour bits Besan or gramflour- 1 bowl Red chilli pd-1 tsp (to taste) Dry Mango pd(Amchur)-1 1/2 tsp Baking or cooking soda- a pinch Salt- to taste Water- to get desired consistency Gravy Onion-2 small Tomatoes-2 Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp Oil PASTE Onion- 1/2 Ginger- 1 inch garlic- 6 cloves Green Chilli- 1 or 2 (as desired) Powders Turmeric pd-1 tsp. Red chilli pd(opt.)-1/2 tsp Cumin (Jeera)pd-1-2 tsp Coriander (Dhania)pd- 1 1/2 tsp Curry pd- 1 1/2 tsp Garam Masala-a sprinkle Salt- to taste water-1 to 1 1/2 bowl Chopped coriander le...