Mango Ice-cream

This is the Emperor of all Ice-Creams. You do need a good ice-cream maker for this. Make sure the freezer compartment of your ice-cream maker is kept in the freezer for at least 72 hours before you use it. It's also good practice to make sure that all the ingredients are very cold (not frozen) as well. Don't be tempted to lower the calories by using lower fat cream and/or milk - it really does not work and simply is not worth the effort.

Ingredients:
1 large can Alfonso Mango Pulp (they have this at every Indian grocery store)
1 500ml container of 35% whipping cream
1 250ml container of 18% table cream
3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons white sugar
4 tablespoons pasteurised egg whites (optional)

Method:

1. With the ice-cream maker running, add the Mango Pulp, whipping cream, table cream, and sugar.
2. Allow it to run until the ice-cream is almost set.
3. If you are using pasteurised egg whites add them now and allow the ice-cream to complete the process. The egg whites will prevent the ice-cream from freezing too hard.
4. Keep a watch on the ice-cream. The moment it's done remove it from the ice-cream maker into a thick plastic container. Cover with clear-wrap and then cover with the container lid. Put directly into the freezer.
5. Freeze for at least 8 hours before you eat.

Bateta par Indu (Eggs over Chips)

This is an adaptation from Niloufer Ichiporia King's recipe of traditional Parsi cuisine.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion chopped fine
5 cloves of garlic mashed up
1 inch piece of ginger - remove skin and mashed up
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
5 cups potato chips (get the regular -non flavoured but salted kind)
3 eggs
a few drops of water

Method:

1. Heat the pan and add the oil, onions, ginger and garlic and saute till cooked but not brown.
2. Add the coriander and stir.
3. Add the chips- loosely crushing each cup as you add them.
4. Stir and allow to saute for 1 minute.
5. Make 3 nests in the potatoes.
6. In each nest add 1 egg (sunny side up)
7. Add a few drops of water along the edge of the pan to create steam.
8. Immediately cover the top and allow the eggs to cook on MEDIUM-LOW.
9. Cook until the eggs are done to your liking.

Carrot Apple and Pear Salad

Ingredients
4-5 carrots finely grated
1 large (2 small) apples chopped up small
1 pear chopped up fine
1/2 small onion chopped up fine (about 1/4 cup)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Mix all the ingredients together.
2. Taste and add more lemon juice or olive oil as needed.

Hasu's Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients:
6 chicken breasts
6-7 cloves of garlic very finely chopped
1 inch piece of ginger which is grated
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon all-spice
4 tablespoons Patak's Tikka Paste (sold in glass jars)
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
salt to taste

Method:

1. Remove all visible fat from the chicken breasts.
2. In a bowl mix together the ginger, garlic and dry spices
3. Rub the mixture on to the chicken breasts.
4. Add the Patak's Tikka Masala and the yogurt - make sure the chicken is properly covered.
5. Marinate for at least 2 hours.
6. Grill either on a BBQ or on a George Foreman for 7-10 minutes until it is cooked and browned on the top.
7. Serve with Cucumber Raita and slices of lemon.

Carrot-Banana-Blueberry Bran Muffins

Ingredients:
Dry ingredients:
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup wheat bran
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup white flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon

Wet ingredients:
2 bananas- finely chopped
1 cup finely grated carrots
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup yogurt
2 eggs - lightly beaten
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup oil

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 400F.
2. Line a cup cake pan with cup cakes liners.
3. Mix all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
4. Add all the dry ingredients and mix until just blended - do not over mix.
5. Using an ice-cream scoop - add the mixture to the cup cake liners.
6. Bake in the hot oven for 5 minutes.
7. Turn down the oven to 350F and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted inside comes out clean.