Charcoal lighter fluid is subject to a mild controversy when it comes to use for cooking food. The lighter fluid is either petroleum based (e.g., mineral spirits) or alcohol based (usually methanol or ethanol). It can cause serious injury and even death if swallowed. When using lighter fluid to cook, some compounds are imparted to […]
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How to Use “Curry in a Hurry”
Vegetables in a Hurry Select one or more vegetables, such as: potatoes cauliflower green beans leafy greens okra onions tomatoes Heat ghee/oil in a pan over medium heat. Add rinsed and chopped vegetables. Then add one spoonful at a time of Curry in a Hurry until vegetables are lightly coated. Sauté until vegetables are cooked. […]
Browned Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Tomatoes
Banana Ghee Pancakes
These banana ghee pancakes are delicious, quick, and simple to make. The ripe banana and salt bring out the desired sweetness without adding sugar or needing maple syrup at the end. The ghee keeps them moist and imparts a rich buttery taste throughout, and by frying them in ghee, as well, you get a beautifully […]
Cucumber Celery Salad
Hing: “Devil’s Dung” and “God’s Food” – One Spice, Two Names
Hing (Asafoetida) Species: Ferula assa-foetida Other names: A Wei, Asafétida, Ase Fétide, Assant, Crotte du Diable, Devil’s Dung, Ferula Asafoetida, Ferula Assa Foetida, Ferula assa-foetida, Ferula foetida, Ferula pseudalliacea, Ferula rubricaulis, Férule, Férule Persique, Food of the Gods, Fum, Giant Fennel, Heeng, Hing. Hing, or Asafoetida, is a treasured spice derived from the […]
Farm-to-Table Dinner at Cherry Grove Farm
Menu In the following courses, we will be using our grassfed ghee*, ajwain*, black salt, black seed (Nigella sativa)*, black peppercorns*, cayenne*, coriander*, cumin*, fennel*, fenugreek*, exotic whole garam masala*, ginger*, Himalayan pink salt, hing*, jaggery*, mustard seed*, tamarind, high-curcumin turmeric*. Cocktail Hour & Farm Tour Lychee and Rose Martinis Jal-Jeera Mocktail (recipe below) Appetizers Vegetarian Pakoras Cheese Board Chutneys Hummus Drizzled with Brinjal Caponata Salad Fatoush Salad with Pomegranate & […]
How to Open Ghee Jar
We use special jar lids to seal our ghee jars so they don’t leak precious golden oil all over your shipping box or your counter. But we know they can’t sometimes be difficult to open! Don’t worry if the lid is on tight! This is by design, and there is actually a really easy trick […]
Fall Roasted Beet and Carrot Soup
Instant Pot Carrot Halva with Raisins
Iced Jal-Jeera: A Zesty Indian Summer Drink
Every summer when the weather gets hot, we make jal-jeera, which is a word that basically means “cumin water.” Jal = water. Jeera = cumin. Here’s how it’s made.
Clarifying Turmeric Face Mask
In India, turmeric has been used for centuries for cooking, as well as cosmetically. Mixed with a small amount of honey, lemon juice, and hot water, turmeric makes a lovely clarifying face mask. This paste can be used on other parts of the body, as well. Contrary to popular belief, turmeric won’t stain […]
