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Yamuna Devi's Cracked Black Pepper Rice
Yamuna Devi's Cracked Black Pepper Rice
Yamuna Devi writes: "This zesty side dish is particularly pleasing in a large, full-course meal with two or more varieties of rice. It is served at room temperature, sometimes chilled, but it always retains pungent warmth from its substantial quantity of cracked black pepper.
The Art of War
Here's some cogent battle advice for today's armchair warriors, written 2400 years ago, but still ever-relevant.
"In joining battle, seek the quick victory. If battle is
protracted, your weapons will be blunted and your troops
demoralized. If you lay siege to a walled city, you
exhaust your strength. If your armies are kept in the
field for a long time, your national reserves will not
suffice.
Is Eating Eggs Really as Bad for Your Heart as Smoking?
A recent study by researchers at Western University in Canada found that the more egg yolks people ate, the thicker their artery walls became an indicator of heart disease risk and that the effect was almost as bad as from smoking cigarettes.
Yamuna Devi's Rice with Shredded Carrots and Coconut
Yamuna Devi's Rice with Shredded Carrots and Coconut (Gajar Pulao)
Yamuna Devi writes: "This is pale golden rice marbled with shredded carrots and toasted shredded coconut. A touch of raisins adds a little sweetness. You may want to remove the whole cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon stick before serving, as they are not meant to be eaten.
Cooking with Kurma Live - Mixed Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk
Is that a tiny Kurma, or a very big bowl? I can feel an Elton John song coming on...but I digress.
Here's an excerpt from my last SBS TV cookery series, as yet UNRELEASED!!!
Yamuna Devi's Tomatoes in Smooth Yogurt
Yamuna Devi's Tomatoes in Smooth Yogurt (Tamatar Raita)
Yamuna Devi writes: "Tomato is probably the most popular raita selection in India, vying for first position with cucumber. It is simple, unadorned refreshment, with each region having its own slight nuance in seasoning. The contrast between the brilliant red tomatoes and the snowy yogurt is vivid and appealing.
Yamuna Devi's Tomatoes in Smooth Yogurt
Yamuna Devi's Tomatoes in Smooth Yogurt (Tamatar Raita)
Yamuna Devi writes: "Tomato is probably the most popular raita selection in India, vying for first position with cucumber. It is simple, unadorned refreshment, with each region having its own slight nuance in seasoning. The contrast between the brilliant red tomatoes and the snowy yogurt is vivid and appealing.
More Wise Words from Justice Michael Kirby
A couple of months ago I blogged about some recent liasons with the Australian Press by former High Court Judge Justice Michael Kirby who said "Just stare into the eyes of a cow and you will see yourself looking at you because they are also like us - beasts that feel pain and suffering."
Mr Kirby is in the press again, speaking
