Sweet Potato Halwa
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Ingredients &gt;&gt; 4 medium sized sweet potatoes &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1 tbsp rice bran oil (optional) &gt;&gt;&nbsp;&frac14; to &frac12; cup of raw sugar &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1/2 tsp cardamom powder &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1 cup soya milk &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1 tbsp sliced almonds with skin &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1 tbsp sliced cashews &gt;&gt;&nbsp;&frac12; tbsp sliced pistachios Method &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Peel, wash and cook the sweet potatoes till soft. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Mash and keep aside. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Heat the oil, if using, in a ceramic pan. If not, add the sweet potatoes and saut&eacute; for 2 to 3 minutes. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Now add the remaining ingredients, saving a few of the nuts for garnish, and mix well. Further, add &frac34; cup of water. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Simmer on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring well. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Garnish with the remaining nuts and serve hot. Time taken:&nbsp; 40 minutes
Cashew Barfi
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Ingredients &gt;&gt;&nbsp;250 gm raw cashews with their skin &gt;&gt;&nbsp;150 gm raw sugar &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1 tsp cardamom powder &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Few pistachio shavings for garnish Method &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Soak the cashewnuts overnight, and then blend to a fine paste. Avoid using water if possible. Add cardamom powder and keep aside. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Mix sugar in 1&frac12; cups of water. Heat it, stirring continuously till you get a one string consistency. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Now, keeping the flame on low to medium, add the cashew blend into the cooked sugar and cook for about 10 minutes. Continue stirring constantly. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Once the mixture begins to turn into a ball, take it off the flame and spread flat onto a prepared thali. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Garnish with pistachio shavings, pressing them down a little so they stick to the barfi. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;When cooled slightly, slice as required. Then let cool till firm to touch, before serving. Time taken: 30 minutes Gluten-free Coriander Wadis
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Ingredients &gt;&gt;&nbsp;2 cups coriander leaves &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1 cup bajra flour &gt;&gt;&nbsp;2 tbsp brown rice flour &gt;&gt;&nbsp;2 tsp cumin powder &gt;&gt; 5 to 7 garlic pods, chopped fine (optional) &gt;&gt;&nbsp;3 to 4 green chillies, chopped finely (use as per taste) &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Salt to taste Method: &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Add all the ingredients except flour into a large bowl and mix with hands. Then add the flour and mix again. Roll into 1 inch thick and 5 inches long tubes. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Place in a steamer and steam for about 20 minutes till firm to the touch. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Cool on a wire rack. Then cut into half-inch thick roundels and cook in an air fryer or on a non stick griddle till crisp. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Serve hot with fresh onion chutney. Time taken: 35 minutes Recipes courtesy Anuradha Sawhney, author of The Vegan Kitchen: Bollywood Style!
Gluten-free Jowar halwa
Ingredients &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1 cup fine jowar (sorghum) dalia &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1 cup raw sugar &gt;&gt;&nbsp;&frac34; tsp cardamom seeds (crushed lightly) &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1 tbsp chopped almonds with skin &gt;&gt;&nbsp;1 tbsp black raisins &gt;&gt;&nbsp;2 tbsp rice bran oil (optional) Method &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Roast the jowar dalia in a hot vessel till roasted well enough. Keep aside. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Heat oil, if using, and add the roasted dalia, 1.5 cups of water and sugar. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Bringing to the boil, stir well, cover and let simmer for a few minutes. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Stirring constantly, add the remaining ingredients once it starts to thicken. &gt;&gt;&nbsp;Serve hot. Time taken: 20 minutes

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