Preserved Lemons
For the last minute, -cheats version of preserved lemons, simply boil some whole lemons in very salty water for about 30 minutes. 2. Cut them in half, squeeze the juice out then cut into quarters. 3. In a bowl, rub the lemons all over with ... [... more]
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Lemon and Ginger Drink
A cool and refreshing drink and very easy to prepare. Serves 8-10 Place juice, ginger, sugar and 1/2 litre water in a blender and liquidise. Add remaining water, a cup at a time, until required sweetness and tartness is achieved (lemons vary in ... [... more]
Mamta's Kitchen |
Lemon Syrup 2, for making Lemonade
It is an easy syrup to make and can be made when lemons are cheap. Aslo see Nimbu Pani 1. Heat sugar, water and zest in a pan, over a low heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and continue boiling for 10-15 minutes. Turn heat ... [... more]
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Lime or Lemon Pickle in Oil - 1
This pickle is more like the ready made lime pickle that you buy in jars. It contains oil and more spices than the traditional, north Indian lemon pickle, which is sometimes called 'preserved lemons' in UK. *In India, it is made from lemons that ... [... more]
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Reeta's Stuffed Chilli Pickle - 2
Reeta is my younger sister, who lives in Delhi. This excellent recipe comes from her. It is one of tried and tested recipes, as she makes this pickle often - Mamta Juice of 10-12 lemons (you need this 4-5 days after starting) Wash chillies and ... [... more]
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Moroccan Pickled Lemons
The idea is to then put long vertical slits in the lemons, without actually slicing them apart into pieces. So, holding the lemons upright, make about 6 or 8 longitudinal cuts, which should end just a centimeter or so before the tips of the ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Preserved Lemons
Although usually considered a Moroccan concoction, preserved lemons are found all over North Africa and the Middle East. Slice the lemons into quarters to within 1/2 inch (1 cm) from the stem end of the lemon, so the quarters are still ... [... more]
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Scurvy
Scurvy is the term for a severe vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency, caused by a severe shortage of vitamin C in the body. This vitamin can be found in a variety of fruits, especially oranges, lemons and grapefruits, vegetables such as brocoli ... [... more]
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Broccoli with Lemon Dressing
2. Steam for 4-5 minutes until tender. You can do this in a sieve over boiling water with the lid on if you do not have a steamer. 3. To make the dressing, put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. 1 small head broccoli 2 lemons, ... [... more]
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For the mash:
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Tuck the chicken pieces, garlic, thyme and lemons snugly in a roasting tin. Season generously with salt and pepper, then dot over the butter. 2. Roast for 40 minutes until golden brown and cooked ... [... more]
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Duck Breasts in Limoncello with Carrot and Celeriac Mash
1. Pat the duck breasts dry and place them in a shallow dish. 2. Peel the lemons with a potato peeler so you get ringlets of lemon zest, then squeeze the juice from them. 3. Scatter the lemon ringlets over the duck pour over the juice and ... [... more]
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Roasted seabass with Italian salsa
basil vinaigrette (made by blending fresh basil leaves, olive oil and vinegar) 1. Ask your fishmonger to de-bone the seabass, but to leave them whole (or do it yourself). 3. Peel the lemons and chop up the skin. In a large bowl mix the lemon skin ... [... more]
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