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Page 2 Wednesday April 23 1986 The Modesto Bee Food TANDOORI: How you can duplicate the art of cooking in one of ancient clay ovens CONTINUED from Page 1 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups water 2 cardamom pods Dash of rose water optional Mix dry milk with baking mix Melt butter and stir into dry milk mixture Add whole milk and stir to make a soft dough Let stand 5 minutes to firm up With heavily oiled hands form 1 teaspoon dough into small balls and drop into deep hot oil heated to 375 degrees Fiy until dark brown in color 1 to 2 minutes turning to brown evenly on all sides Drain on paper towels To make syrup combine sugar water cardamom pods and rose water Bring to a boil Cook and stir occasionally about 15 minutes Let cool 5 minutes: discard cardomom pods and pour over cooled milk balls Let stand 20 minutes before serving Makes 6 dozen balls Pilaf cup butter or margarine 1 cup long-grain rice Dash saffron threads 2 cups chicken broth or water Vi cup fresh or frozen peas 2 carrots peeled and thinly sliced Melt butter in a saucepan Add rice and saffron threads Saute until rice becomes translucent Add chicken broth Bring to boil Reduce heat cover and simmer 10 minutes Add peas and carrots Steam over very low heat 15 to 20 minutes longer or until rice and vegetables are tender Makes 4 servings Note: Pilaf recipe may be doubled Indian Tea 2 cups water 2 cardamom pods 2 tea bags (any kind) 'A cup milk Combine water and cardamom pods Bring to a boil Add tea bags and milk Bring to a boil again Remove quickly from heat and serve at once Makes 4 servings Add cumin seeds chili powder ginger and turmeric Add cauliflower and potatoes Season to taste with salt Cook covered over low heat until vegetables are tender about 25 to 30 minutes Makes about 8 servings Chutney 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 cup chopped mint leaves 2 lemon juice 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 green chili seeds removed V4 onion chopped Place cilantro mint leaves lemon juice vinegar chili pepper and onion in blender container Process until coarse-ground Makes about cup Note: Use as dip for meat Gulab Jamun 4 cups non-fat dry milk 2 cups buttermilk baking mix 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 cups whole milk Oil for deep frying Ybur Golden Future Naan (Tandoori Bread) 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon sugar Dash of salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk Dash of soda Water Vi cup yogurt 1 teaspoon black caraway seeds (kaiunji) 1 teaspoon white poppy seeds (khas khas) Mix flour sugar and salt in a large bowl Make well in center Slightly mix eggs milk and soda in a small bowl pour into well Mix in flour adding about 'A cup water as needed to make soft dough Knead until dough is soft and pliable Pinch off 8 equal pieces of dough Roll out onto floured board Continue with other pieces of dough Place on baking sheet Blend together yogurt black caraway seeds and white poppy seeds Brush over dough Place on middle rack of oven and bake at 500 degrees or broil 5 minutes Makes 8 loaves Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cheese) 1 onion chopped 1 piece (1-inch) ginger minced 2 cloves garlic minced Oil 2 pounds spinach cleaned and chopped lA pound feta cheese cubed Saute onion ginger and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil until onion is tender Add spinach and cook over low heat about 20 to 30 minutes until tender Meanwhile heat about 'A cup oil in another skillet and add cheese cubes Cook until lightly browned on all sides Remove from skillet and drain Toss with spinach mixture Makes about 8 servings Aloo Gobhi (Cauliflower and Potatoes) 1 onion chopped cup oil 1 tablespoon cumin seeds lA tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon ginger 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 head cauliflower cut into florets 2 medium potatoes pared and cubed Salt Saute onion in oil until tender Papadams which are bread wafers are sometimes available in rozen or packaged form at some Middle Eastern or Indian grocery stores Tandoori Chicken 4 pounds chicken breasts and thighs Vi cup yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons oil Salt 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon coriander 1 teaspoon paprika (deghi mirch) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon ginger 1 red onion sliced 1 tomato sliced 1 lemon cut into wedges 1 sprig parsley Place chicken pieces in a shallow pan Combine yogurt lemon juice oil salt cumin coriander paprika garlic powder onion ponder ginger onion tomato lemon and parsley Blend well Pour over chicken pieces and turn to coat well with marinade Cover and let marinate in Refrigerator overnight Place chicken pieces In a single layer on baking pan shaking off excess marinade Bake or broil 35 to 40 minutes turning once Makes 8 to 12 servings Chicken Tikkas 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts and fillets 2-3 tablespoons yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice Vi teaspoon paprika (deghi mirch) Vi teaspoon garlic powder Vt teaspoon ginger Salt 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine Cut boneless chicken into cubes and place in a bowl Combine yogurt lemon juice paprika garlic powder and ginger season to taste with salt Pour over chicken Turn chicken to coat well with marinade Marinate 45 minutes Place chicken on skewers Place skewers on baking pan shaking off excess marinade Bake or broil 10 to 12 minutes turning once basting with melted butter to keep moist Makes 12 appetizer servings The Modesto Bee AND NEWS HERALD Published daily and Sunday and twice on Wednesday by McClatchy News-owner and publishers 14th its Modesto Ca 95352 Member of the Associated Press and the Audit Bureau of Circulations The publisher shall not be liable for any error in published advertising unless an advertising proof is requested In writing and clearly marked for corrections If the error is not corrected by the publisher its liability any shall not exceed the space occupied by the error Further the publisher shall not bo liable for any omission of an advertisement ordered to be published On written request the publisher will reschedule and run the omitted advertisement at advertiser's cost All claims lor adjustment must 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Never before have there been as many opportunities for older people And never before has there been such a large energetic group of people eager to take advantage of all that the golden years have to offer The Golden Future" special section will be filled with ideas and information for getting the most out of the retirement years If planning for retirement or already enjoying it this section is for you! 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Here's your chance to vote for your favorite foods and dining places Let everybody know what discovered about the best bites in our area The results will be published in our dining guide on May 14 and find out if your choices are shared by the majority Eat up! Drink up! And vote today Please mail your ballot or drop it by The Bee at 14th and streets We must receive it by 5 pm April 25 Enjoy! last IT'S TIME TO GET ANSWERS TO SOME TOUGH QUESTIONS The Best Bite Deadline: April 25 Vote for one some or all What local dining place has the best: Where do you go from here? What does your future hold? What will your income be? All too often young Hispanics drop out of school and prepared for a successful future decide your fate on a whim Come to the Hispanic Education Conference for junior and senior high school students meet other young Hispanics as well as Hispanic community leaders who know what feeling be interesting people entertainment food fun and some answers to the tough questions facing all free and all for you To register see your school counselor or call 575-6080 Or just come to the Modesto Junior College Auditorium between 7:30 and 8:30 am Saturday April 26 Cheesecake Saturday April 26 8 am-4 pm MJC Hispanic Education Conference Sponsors: MJC La Raza Faculty Association and The Modesto Bee Salad bar Deliver or mail to: Promotion Department The Modesto Bee 14th and Streets PO Box 3928 Modesto CA 95352 Dessert I.