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Page 19-THE NEWS-October,1986 HOLIDAY RECIPES Ed. Note: The following are taken from a new book, “The Varied Kitchens of India " by Copeland Marks, published by M. Evans & Co., Inc., N.Y. A section in it entitled “Jews of Calcutta, ’'imaginatively com bines Middle Eastern & Indian elements. Cuisine of this dwindling community follows the dietary laws. Pilau Matabak Old-Fashioned Rice This is apukha (real!) Jewish rice cooked by the Orthodox Jews of Calcutta on Simchat Torah. Any gala occasion would be a good time to prepare this pilau. Potatoes 4 small potatoes, cut into 1/4'inch-thick round slices 1 cup sliced onions 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric Rice 1 tbsp. corn or peanut oil 2 cups raw rice, rinsed & well drained 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric Fish 1/2 pound fillet of sole, flounder or similar fish, cut into 2-inch cubes 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. oil 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. garam masala 3 cups water 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric 2 tsp. corn or peanut oil 1. Mix potatoes & onionp with turmeric & salt. 2. Put tablespoon of oil in large saucepan. Place onion slices in the botton of pan & cover them with potato slices. Fry mix ture slowly over low heat for 5 minutes. Do not stir to disturb the slices. Add water, cover pan, & continue to steam/fry for 15 minutes, or until the water has completely evaporated. Set aside. 3. Heat oil for the rice in a saucepan. Over moderate heat light ly brown rice for 3 minutes, adding turmeric, salt & garam masaJa during process. Add water, stir mixture, bring to a boil, cover pan, & turn heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes. 4. Rub fish with salt & turmeric. Heat oil in skillet & lightly fry fish over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Remove fish cubes from oil. 5. Spread fish cubes over potatoes in their original pan. Cover fish completely with rice. Cover pan & fry pilau slowly over low heat for 15 minutes. This may also be done in a 350° F. oven for 15 minutes. Serve warm. Serves 6 Hanse Mukmura Duck with Almond, Raisin and Spice Sauce This richly assembled mukmura is eaten on festival days such as Simchat Torah and the New Year. Butternut squash, pum pkin or West Indian calabasa are all firm squashes or pumpkins that can be used in this festive preparation. American ducks have a lot of fat and so it is best to prepare the mukmura the previous day, refrigerate overnight, and then remove and discard the congealed fat. 1 duck, 4 to 4Vi pounds, cut into 8 serving pieces, loose skin and fat discarded 4 cups plus 1 tbsp. water 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1 tsp. salt 2 large onions, sliced thin (3/4 cup) 2 tbsp. corn or peanut oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed fresh ginger 1/2 tsp. crushed garlic 1/2 tsp. crushed fresh hot green chili 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 1 cup chopped ripe tomatoes 2 cups yellow pumpkin cubes 2 tbsp. raisins 2 tbsp. blanched almonds, halved lengthwise 1 bay leaf ’ 1 tbsp. garlic, sliced thin lengthwise 1/4 cup tamarind paste, dissolved in 1/2 cup water & strained 2 tsp. sugar 1. Cook duck in 4 cups water with salt over moderate heat for 45 minutes. Reserve 2 cups of liquid. 2. In another large pan, brown onions in oil for 2 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, chili & turmeric, & fry for another 2 minutes. 3. Add 1 tbsp. water & then tomatoes & cook for 5 minutes to combine flavors & reduce mixture to a puree (hamiss). 4. Add pumpkin cubes & mix weU. Add cook^ duck, raisins, almonds, bay leaf, garlic slices, tamarind liquid & sugar. Stir a few times, add reserved duck liquid, & bring everything to a boil. 5. Cook over moderate to low heat for 30 minutes, until duck is tender & flavorings combined. At this time adjust salt & sugar, if you wish, for more intense flavor. Sprinkle in nunt leaves & stir a moment. Should the sauce reduce too much, add 1/2 cup water since the mukmura should have ample sauce. Serve warm. Serves 6 to 8. Community Calendar i Courtesy of Charlotte Chapter BBW OCTOBER 1 - Charlotte BBW Evening with John Rosemond 6 - Chai-Lites 7 - Federation Leadership Tuesday 8 - Yiddish Vinkl 9 - HaLailah BBW “Moms & Mavens” Program B’nai B’rith Lodge Boeu-d Meeting Jewish Social Services 14 - HaLailah BBW Board Meeting Federation Executive Committee 15 - Hadassah Education Workshop Hebrew Academy Board Hadassah Evening Group 16 - “J” Health and P.E. Committee 20 - Chai-Lites Charlotte BBW Board Federation Board Meeting 21 - Lubavitch Sukkot Party HaLailah BBW Meeting 22 - B’nai B’rith Lodge Meeting 23 - BBW Avodah Council 27 - Chai-Lites Foundation Board President’s Council 28 - Community Relations Committee NOVEMBER 1 - Federation Campaign Kickoff 2 - Federation Worker Training “J” Club 45 3 - Chai-Lites Hadassah Board Meeting 4 - Election Day - VOTE 5 - Charlotte BBW Meeting Yiddish Vinkl 6 - Hadassah Meeting To ensure that all of our organizations have maximum par ticipation at monthly meetings and special events use the Community Calendar to clear your dates. To place your events on the Community Calendar call Vicki Hopkins, 554-1324. CLASSIFIED ADS Get the Job Done!!!! 3 lines • $2.50 • 50^ ea. add. line Approximately 5 words per line Send to: P.O. Box 13369 Charlotte, N.C. 28211 HELP WANTED Temple Israel Daily School needs Nursery School Teachers and Aides to work full or part-time between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Send resume to: Carol Klein, Director Temple Israel Daily School Shalom Park - P.O. Box 13.369 Charlotte, NC 28211 Mother's Morning Out seeking qualified staff; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekdays. If interested in working with young children call Amj Diamond, 334*3920. Advertising salesperson. Part- time. 30% commission. Call 366-6632 THINK CJN CLASSIFIED IT WORKS FOR YOU. The Fast And Inexpensive Way 366-6632 or 366-5007 ^4, Blanche & Walter Yarus World Beat (cont’d from p. 4) Since the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the drug problem in Israel has continued to escalate. For the past 10 years the most accessible drugs have been marijuana, hashish and heroin. Tid-Bits SANTIAGO (JTA) - In a formal ceremony in the city of Vina del Mar, a central plaza was dedicated as Golda Meir Square. 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