Falooda recipe is a traditional drink cum dessert made
using sweet basil commonly called as sabja seeds as well as boiled semiya or falooda sev.
I used sweet basil but Thai basil would be more authentic, although with that terrible licorice flavour.
Not exact matches
Add mushrooms, carrot, onion,
sweet pepper, garlic, dried
basil and parsley (if
using), black pepper, and salt; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
* 1 head of cauliflower, preferably organic, bottom trimmed off and separated / chopped into florets * 6 cloves of garlic, unpeeled * 4 tablespoons olive oil - I
used blood orange olive oil, but you could
use any fruity olive oil * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar - I
used a dark chocolate balsamic vinegar, but you can
use regular or aged balsamic, or your favorite mild /
sweet vinegar or Meyer lemon juice instead * 1 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (or
use fresh tarragon, parsley or
basil)
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 spicy or
sweet Italian chicken sausage links, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sun - dried tomatoes olive oil, drained, patted dry, and thinly sliced For the pesto: 3 packed cups baby arugula 1/3 cup fresh
basil leaves 1/3 cup raw walnuts 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces goat cheese 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (You can also
use the oil from the sun - dried tomato jar if you're feeling fancy.)
Don't be stingy with the fresh
basil, and
use the best extra-virgin olive oil and the
sweetest balsamic vinegar you can find for this unforgettable way to relish peak summer tomatoes.
1.8 lbs (800 g) of duck magret (2 big duck breasts) 1.4 oz (40g) of red curry paste 1.4 oz (40g) of galangal 1 oz (30g) of sugar (I
used coconut sugar for more flavor) 2 cups (50 cl) of water 1.7 cups (40 cl) of coconut milk 18
sweet basil leaves 12 cherry tomatoes 10 lime kaffir leaves 1 small pineapple (Victoria type) 4 tablespoons of olive oil 3 tablespoons of fish sauce (or nuoc - mâm) 1 teaspoon of salt
The leaves are smaller in size and more tender than
sweet basil making them perfect to
use whole in a salad or slaw.
Japanese eggplants and bell peppers were beautiful at our farm market today, so I
used them, along with some spinach from the grocery store and some Thai
basil from our garden, but feel free to
use any of your favorite Thai ingredients like small cooked cubes of
sweet potato, green peas, cilantro, mint, etc..
I love
using fresh herbs in my
sweets like making
basil the shining star of these brilliantly green
Basil Pots de Creme.
2 star anise 2 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds 1 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorn 5 whole cloves 3 cardamom pods — green shells removed 1 medium onion — sliced into 8 wedges 3 garlic cloves — crushed with a knife 1 - inch piece ginger, sliced and crushed with a knife 1/2 lb shiitake — hard stems removed, caps sliced 6 cups purified water 3 1/2 tablespoons tamari 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sriracha 1 1/2 cup cooked beans (I
used these beautiful ones) 2 medium
sweet potatoes — spiralized (I
use this spiralizer) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 small or 1/2 large broccoli head — cut into florets 2 baby bok choy or 1 regular bok choy — sliced handful mung bean sprouts juice of 1 lime, plus more for serving handful each cilantro,
basil and mint leaves 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
organic, unsweetened coconut milk (I
used Native Harvest brand) * 2 tablespoons red curry paste (I
used Thai Kitchen brand) * 1 large organic
sweet potato, chopped into bite - sized pieces * 1 - 2 cups turkey or chicken stock, preferably homemade * 1 tablespoon palm sugar or organic dark brown sugar * 2 tablespoons fish sauce (I
used Thai Kitchen brand) * 1 cup roast turkey, shredded or chopped into bite - sized pieces * 6 kaffir lime leaves (I
used dried ones from Kalystyans in NYC) * 1 red or green chile pepper, minced * 1 bunch baby bok choy, chopped into bite - sized pieces * 1/2 -1 cup chopped fresh cilantro or Thai
basil (or a combination of the two) * fresh lime juice to taste for serving - optional * sriracha or your favorite hot chile sauce for serving (I
used my homemade chile garlic sauce)- optional
In this sauce, the sweetness is provided primarily by
sweet basil, but a bit of sugar can also be
used.
1 lbs of hot or
sweet Italian sausage and option is also to
use meatballs 1 medium onion diced 2 celery stalks chopped 2 carrots chopped 4 slices of pancetta chopped 2 cloves of garlic 1 2/3 cup (1 can / 16 oz) cooked Great Northern beans 1 2/3 cup (1 can / 16 oz) black beans 1 2/3 cups (1 can / 16 oz) of diced tomatoes and their juices 4 cups of chicken stock 1 tsp dried
basil 1 tsp of paprika 2 tbsp of olive oil / coconut oil Salt and Pepper to taste
There are more than a hundred herbs and spices
used in Thai cuisine; these are some of the most commonly
used: lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, galangal, kaffir lime, lime, tamarind, coriander, holy
basil or sacred
basil,
sweet basil, cloves, siam cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon.
Holy
Basil:: Not to be confused with
sweet basil (
used in cooking), holy
basil is an adaptogen that's known as one of the most sacred plants in India.
Add mushrooms, carrot, onion,
sweet pepper, garlic, dried
basil and parsley (if
using), black pepper, and salt; cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a review of six studies - including two randomized controlled trials, which together included a total of 387 participants - aromatherapy, administered by way of a 30 - to -60-minute massage, was found to have positive effects on mood in people with depression, people with cancer - related depression, and mothers with postpartum depression.21 Oils
used in these studies included lavender; chamomile; and a blend of
sweet orange, geranium, and
basil.