Herb Dumplings

Herb Dumplings

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated cheese

salt and pepper

3 Tbsp chopped mixed herbs

1 egg

flour

Mix ingredients, except flour, together and form into small balls. Roll in flour and drop into simmering soup 10 minutes before serving.

Pakora

Pakora

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp cumin

1 tsdp salt

1 tsp cayenne

1/2 cup water

1 potato, grated

1 med. zucchini, grated

1/2 onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

oil for frying

Combine all ingredients except vegetables in a food processor and blend until smooth.  Stir in vegetables.  Heat oil, 1" deep in a pot, or use a deep fryer.  When oil is hot, drop in large spoonfuls of the mixture. The batter will puff up and float.  Remove when they are golden.  Repeat until all batter is used.

Chai Tea

Chai Tea

4 tea bags, orange pekoe tea

4 cups milk

1 cup water

1 cinnamon stick

1 tsp ground cardamom or 4 cardamom pods

1/2 tsp ground cloves or 4 cloves

2 slices fresh ginger

1/4 cup brown sugar

Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.  Let simmer for at least 5 minutes.  Strain and serve.