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Paneer and Fig Pizza

Posted on 03. Tue, 2010 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Breads, Indian

Paneer and Fig Pizza

By Monica Bhide, Author, Modern Spice,Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen

I call this a gentle pizza; the flavors are mild, yet so satisfying. This dish is sweet thanks to the figs—which are, I think, the world’s sweetest fruit. While paneer gives this dish a unique taste, it is not a melting cheese. I have added some ricotta to make the topping a bit creamier.

Puri Bread

Posted on 01. Sun, 2010 by grace in Breads, Indian

Puri Bread
By Carol Selva Rajah, Australia’s Asian Food Expert

1 cup plain flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 tablespoon ghee softened to room temperature
½ cup iced water
2 cups vegetable oil
1.Combine flour and salt in a bowl create a well in the center.  Place yogurt and ghee in the centre. Rub in ghee and yogurt until it resembles bread crumbs.  Add water and continue slowly adding in tablespoons to combine until flour leaves the sides of the bowl.   Now place the dough on a board and with the heel of your palms knead until it is well combined and dough is soft and pliable. Place in a bowl covered for 2 hours to rest.
2. Divide into [...]

Spinach Bread

Posted on 10. Thu, 2009 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Breads

Spinach Bread