„Solange der Mensch nicht für alle Lebewesen Mitleid entwickelt,

wird er keinen Frieden finden.” 

-Albert Schweitzer

Wild Salad with Oranges

Wild Salad with Oranges

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The first crown shoots emerge with the coming of spring! Here is a mixed salad of wild flowers and plants with orange slices and orange/mandarin sauce. Ingredients WILD SALAD Collection of wild plants: 
Young leaves of dandelion, wild lamb’s lettuce, salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor), wild sorrel, ground ivy and ribwort plantain… Parsley Orange Lettuce Fresh […]

French “Vinaigrette”

French “Vinaigrette”

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A classic French salad dressing with mustard, the essential ingredient! Ingredients 1 tablespoon mustard 100 ml vinegar and / or juice of lemon 200 ml oil (olive or sunflower) 1 teaspoon salt Pepper (to taste) Directions The first thing is to dilute the mustard with the vinegar and / or the juice of lemon, with […]

Semolina Dessert – Suji Halwa

Semolina Dessert – Suji Halwa

Sooji halwa or suji halwa is a delicious Indian dessert, recipe easy to make with semolina (sooji), almonds, sultanas, cardamom and saffron… Serves: 10 people Ingredients 1 ½ l water 400 g sugar 1 teaspoon saffron strands, soaked in 1 tablespoon boiling hot milk 230 g unsalted butter 330 g semolina (coarse grained) 35 g […]

Banana Cake without eggs

Banana Cake without eggs

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A delicious gluten-free banana cake for an afternoon tea or after sport or any physical activity. Ingredients 250 g ripe bananas 60 g melted butter or ghee 60 g coconut sugar or brown sugar 140 g almond powder or cashew powder 1 pack baking powder 1 tablespoon chia seeds 90 g rice flour 30 g […]

Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Palak paneer is one of the most popular North Indian curries made of blanched spinach and soft paneer. Serves: 6 people   Time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 kg spinach fresh or frozen 250 g paneer 3 tablespoons oil 1-2 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds or powder 3 medium sized onions (finely chopped) 1 green chili (slit into […]

Paneer

Paneer

A well-known and easy Indian dish made with fresh milk. It is one of the main ingredients in the traditional Indian dish palak paneer.   Ingredients 3 liters milk Juice from two lemons Spices or fresh herbs depending on the dish (optional)   Equipment A cheese cloth or thin kitchen towel A strainer   Directions […]

Pear Chutney

Pear Chutney

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A delicious, spicy pear chutney from the Lighthouse Center® Poland made with pears and chilies from the garden, spiced with cinnamon, turmeric and chili. It goes well with rice, lentils, and vegetable dishes. Ingredients 600 g pears 15-20 g ginger 1 onion 1-2 chilies (depending on kind) 150 ml apple vinegar 60 g brown sugar […]

Apple Chutney

Apple Chutney

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This apple chutney is appreciated very much at Lighthouse Center® Poland. It is sweet and hot with warming spices such as cardamom, ginger, anise and chili. It fits well with Indian food and rice dishes. Ingredients 500 g apples, peeled and cut in small pieces 1 tablespoon ghee or sunflower oil 1-2 fine shopped chili 1 […]

Covered Apple Cake

Covered Apple Cake

There are various types of apple cakes in Germany. Here is one of them “Gedeckter Apfelkuchen”. Baking time: 30 – 35 minutes /200°C Ingredients DOUGH 600 g spelt flour (or wheat flour) 2 packets baking powder 200 g butter/margarine 50 g sugar 1 packet vanilla sugar 1 pinch of salt 250 ml milk (or 250 […]

Spanish Omelette – without eggs

Spanish Omelette – without eggs

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Spanish omelette is a typical Spanish dish called tortilla española or tortilla de patatas. This one is without egg and can be served as a main course. Serves: 4 people Ingredients 4 medium potatoes 1 medium onion Olive oil Salt 55 g chickpea flour or tempura 125 ml milk (cow, soy or oatmeal) 1 pinch […]

Buckwheat with Mushrooms

Buckwheat with Mushrooms

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A gluten-free and vegan recipe perfect for the winter season. Serves: 4 people Ingredients 250 g buckwheat 4 leaves of kumbu seaweed (optional) olive oil 2 or 3 garlic cloves 1 medium onion ½ red pepper 250 g mushrooms a pinch of turmeric soy sauce   Directions Wash the buckwheat and cook it with the […]

Chestnut Delights

Chestnut Delights

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Ingredients 1 kg fresh or dried chestnuts Sweet pumpkin (preferably “Red kuri squash”) Raw sugar or panela/rapadura (brown cane sugar) Lemon peel Orange or mandarin zest Star anise and cinnamon (powder and stick) Sesame seeds, pine seeds or cocoa powder   Directions Boil the peeled chestnuts covered in water until soft with a bit star […]

Vegetable Pakoras

Vegetable Pakoras

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Serves: 10 people Ingredients 180 g chickpea flour 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon Garam masala 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 cloves garlic, crushed 300 ml water 1,6 L oil for deep frying 1 heads cauliflower florets 4 onions or paprika, sliced into rings […]

Easy White Bread

Easy White Bread

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Time: 4 hours Ingredients 10 g fresh yeast 300 ml cold water 390 g white flour 1-1 ½ teaspoon  salt   Directions MIX THE DOUGH: Dissolve the yeast in the cold water and then add flour and salt. Mix all ingredients shortly until all ingredients are well mixed, then let the dough rest 30 min […]

Kheer – Indian Rice Pudding

Kheer – Indian Rice Pudding

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Serves: 10 people   Time: 1 ½ hour Ingredients 2,5 L of milk (for a vegan option use half coconut milk and half soy milk) 60 g sugar 180 g uncooked basmati rice 100 g raisins 1 ½ teaspoon ground cardamom 1 ½ teaspoon rose water 70 g sliced almonds roasted 80 g pistachio nuts (optional) […]

Fast Vegan Mayonnaise

Fast Vegan Mayonnaise

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Recipe for 300 ml mayonnaise Serves: 6 persons   Time: 10 min Ingredients 100 ml soy milk 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice 200 ml sunflower oil 1 teaspoon mustard salt and pepper to taste   Directions Pour the lemon juice in the soya milk and add the mustard, salt and pepper. While mixing the soya milk with […]