Coconut date Cookies | ||||
Makes 25 | ||||
Margerine | cup | 4/5 | ||
Brown Sugar | cup | 3/4 | ||
pastry flour (sifted) | cup | 2 | ||
Baking soda (sifted) | tsp | 1 | ||
salt | tsp | 1/2 | ||
water | cup | 1/4 | ||
dates | cup | 2 | ||
shredded coconuts | cup | 1 | ||
Preheat oven to 350. | ||||
Hand chop dates into 1/4" pieces. | ||||
Beat Margerine and Sugar untill lightly fluffy. | ||||
Add flour and salt, mix well. | ||||
Boil the water; add baking soda to boiling water. | ||||
Add water/baking soda mix to butter/sugar mix. | ||||
Stir in date and shredded coconut. | ||||
Roll cookie dough into 1" diameter balls. Place on baking sheet on parchment paper. | ||||
Flatten the balls with fork. | ||||
Bake till slightly brown aprox 8-10 min |
Collection of Vipassana Recipes from Vipassana centers. As we cook for 50-100 people the recipes are for 100+ servings. I will make small serving videos and post them if you request any.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Coconut date cookies
Sunflower Dressing
Sunflower Dressing | |||
advance prep | Makes 1 qrt | ||
Sunflower seed | cup | 3/4 | |
salt | Tbsp | 1 | |
Apple cider vinegar | cup | 1/4 | |
canola oil | cup | 1 1/2 | |
water | cup | 3 | |
Blend sunflower seed and half the water till smooth. | |||
Add all ingredients and blend to mix thoroughly. |
Day 10 - Vegetarian Chili
Day 10 | Vegetarian Chili | ||||
advance prep | for 125 servings | ||||
Olive oil | Tbsp | 20 | |||
onion | 1/2" pieces | cup | 10 | ||
celery | bite size pieces | cup | 10 | ||
carrot | sliced | cup | 10 | ||
garlic (minced) | cup | 2 1/2 | |||
Bay leaves | pcs | 30 | |||
cumin (ground) | Tbsp | 5 | |||
Oregano | Tbsp | 20 | |||
salt to taste | Tbsp | 7 | |||
Pepper to taste | Tbsp | 5 | |||
chili powder | Tbsp | 5 | |||
Tomato diced (canned) | can | 5 | |||
Kidney Beans | soak overnight | cup | 5 | ||
Navy Beans | soak overnight | cup | 5 | ||
Black Beans | soak overnight | cup | 5 | ||
corn (frozen) | cup | 10 | |||
Cook Beans seperately. Canned beans can be used as well. | |||||
Heat oil in a large pan. Add onions, carrot, celery. Coool till onions are transclucent. | |||||
Add garlic and bay leaves, cook for 5 min. | |||||
Add tomatoes, beans , corn and spices. Reduce heat and simmer. | |||||
Add water if needed to achieve chili consistancy. |
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Day 9 - Yeast Gravy
Day 9 | Yeasy Gravy | ||
advance prep | for 125 servings | ||
Canola Oil | Cup | 4 | |
Flour | Cup | 3 | |
Nutritional Yeast | Cup | 4 | |
Salt | Tbsp | 1 | |
Soy Sauce | Tbsp | 3 | |
Curry Powder | Tbsp | 3 | |
Water | Cup | 18 | |
Heat Oil over medium heat. | |||
Add flour gradually , stirring with a whisk constantly until you get a paste. | |||
Add remaining dry ingredients; Nutritional yeast, salt, curry powder. | |||
Slowly add watere and whisk to draw it all together. | |||
Let it simmer stirring to prevent burning at the bottom. | |||
Turn heat off when it reaches a creamy consistancy. |
Monday, June 15, 2015
Day 9 - Grain Pilaf
Day 9 | Grain Pilaf | ||||
advance prep | for 125 servings | ||||
cooked Grains (rice, lentils etc) | cook/leftovers | quarts | 32 | ||
sunflower seeds | cup | 13 | |||
celery | minced | cup | 20 | ||
carrots | shredded | cup | 20 | ||
soy sauce | cup | 5 | |||
water | cup | 3 | |||
sage | Tbsp | 6 | |||
savoury | Tbsp | 6 | |||
thyme | Tbsp | 6 | |||
garlic | minced | Tbsp | 11 | ||
onion large | chopped | number | 13 | ||
canola oil | cup | 2 | |||
salt to taste | Tbsp | 5 | |||
pepper to taste | Tbsp | 5 | |||
Quantity of grain is for cooked grains. Cook more if needed over and above the leftovers. | |||||
In a pan add oil and saute for 15 min. Add garlic and saute for another 5 min. | |||||
Add celery and carrots , saute for 10 min. | |||||
Add soy sauce, water and herbs; saute for 10 min. | |||||
Add grains to a baking pan and top with saute mix and sunflower seeds. | |||||
Bake at 375◦ for 25 min. |
Day 8 - Baked Chickpeas
Day 8 | Baked Chickpeas | ||||
advance prep | for 125 servings | ||||
Chickpeas (dry) | soak, cook | cup | 14 | ||
canola oil | cup | 3 | |||
ground cumin | Tbsp | 22 | |||
garlic powder | Tbsp | 22 | |||
chili powder | Tbsp | 7 | |||
black pepper | Tbsp | 3 | |||
salt | Tbsp | 8 | |||
nutritional yeast | cup | 4 | |||
Soak chickpeas overnight. Cook, drain and rinse in cold water. Freeze for atleast 2 hours. | |||||
Spreak chickpeas on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 min, shaking twice (do not defrost). | |||||
Whisk oil , cumin, garlic powder , chilli powder , salt and papper in a bowl. | |||||
After 35 min remove chickpeas from the overn. | |||||
Toss chickpeas in bowl and coat then in spices and oil. | |||||
return chickpeas to baking sheet and sprinke with nutritional yeast. | |||||
Return baking sheet to oven and bake for 10-15 min till crispy |
Day 8 - Curry Vegetables
Day 8 | Curry Vegetables | |||
advance prep | for 125 servings | |||
Eggplant | bite size pieces | cup | 38 | |
Potato | bite size pieces | cup | 38 | |
Cauliflower | bite size pieces | cup | 38 | |
Canola Oil | cup | 1 1/2 | ||
Tomato (diced) | can | 3 | ||
Onion | bite size pieces | cup | 25 | |
Garlic minced | Tbsp | 12 | ||
Masala powder | Tbsp | 12 | ||
Cumin | tsp | 6 | ||
Lemon juice | Tbsp | 6 | ||
cilantro (chopped) | cup | 12 | ||
Coconut milk | lg can | 2 | ||
salt | Tbsp | 2 1/2 | ||
green peas (thawed) | cups | 16 | ||
Boil potatoes for 5 min in a pot till cooked but not falling apart. | ||||
In a separate pan heat oil and cook garlic and onion till onion is transcluscent. | ||||
Add potatoes , cauliflower, eggplant and tomatoes and cook till eggplant is done. | ||||
Add cumin and masala powder and cook for 10 min stirring occassionally. | ||||
Check potatoes to make sure they are cooked. | ||||
add lemon juice and garnish with cilantro. |
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