 India
Maybe not quite Bollywood, but Laura’s place was draped in colour and everyone came in a version of national dress for our India day. Â Saris abounded but, of course there had to be one who did a Christopher Columbus and came as a western “Indian” rather than eastern, complete with feathers in her hair and a Pocahontas tunic.
Laura, with Kathy’s assistance, created an exotic table that we spread with a range of dishes and the smell of spices filled the air, impressing our guests for the day.
Chris prepared a “native” meal of corn, pine nuts, greens and lemon salad, served with corn bread.
Native Meal
Marie’s creation was an Indian-inspired Mushroom Soup.
Mushroom Soup
Guest for the day, Sonya, prepared Dal Shorva (Lentil Soup) – photograph unavailable.
Our host, Laura made Mango Lassi, Chana Masala, Naan Bread and Almond Chikki (Almond Brittle).
Laura’s guest, Eva, provided an Eggplant, Pumpkin and Zucchini Curry.
Eggplant Curry
Pauline prepared Vegetable Fritters with Yoghurt Dip.
Vegetable Fritters
Wendy made Navratan Korma, a Vegetable Korma.
Navratan Korma
Julie prepared Kofta Kari – curried meatballs in a hot sauce.
Kofta Kari
Kathy made Butter Chicken with Cauliflower Rice.
Butter Chicken
Nadine made a dessert of Sweet Carrot Halva, made from grated carrots simmered in spiced milk.
Carrot Halva
Credits:
Wendy’s Navratan Korma was from My Heart Beets.
Julie’s Butter Chicken was from Quirky Cooking
Sonya’s Dal Shorva (Lentil Soup) was from food.com
Laura’s Chana Masala was from Holy Cow Vegan Recipes
Laura’s Naan Bread was from Taste.com
Laura’s Almond Chikki was from Manjula’s Kitchen.
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