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2/3 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup ghee
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 teaspoons kalonji (onion seed)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
3/4 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

12 ounces frozen cooked shrimp without tails, thawed
2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

6 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup salsa

1 1/2 pounds small salad potatoes
3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small carrot, coarsely grated

1 cup bulgur wheat
2 cups hot water
2 apples – peeled, cored and diced
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates (optional)
4 green onions, chopped
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup diced Muenster cheese
2 cups toasted slivered almonds

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro leaves
2/3 teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper

1 banana, frozen and chunked
1 cup frozen raspberries
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt