Spicy Buttermilk

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Ayuvedically stimulating drink that’s refreshing and energetic.

Ingredients:

* 4 cups buttermilk
* ? tsp fresh ginger, grated
* 1 tsp salt
* 4 tsp sugar
* ½ jalapeno, grated or sliced
* 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Method: Combine all ingredients and serve cold in tall glasses.

Preparation time: 7-10 minutes

Tomato Onion Raita

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Delightful sauce rich in all the flavors

Ingredients:

* 2 tomatoes, chopped
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 cup plain yogurt
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 jalapeno, sliced in strips
* 1 tbsp sugar
* 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Method: Combine all ingredients and serve.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Potato Samosas

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6 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled
1 teaspoon mango powder
1 teaspoon dried pomegranate seeds, finely ground
1 teaspoon Dal Masala ( page 78 )
½ teaspoon oregano seeds
½ teaspoon ground ginger, or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 cups shelled fresh green peas, cooked ( optional )
1 cup ghee ( for frying )

Potato Samosas Recipe

In a bowl, break the boiled potatoes into small pieces and combine with all of the remaining filling ingredients.

Mix well.

Make the samosa dough and pouches according to the preceding recipe.

Fill pouches with the potato mixture.

Fry two samosas at a time in the ghee over medium-low heat until browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes.