-=> Janis Kracht said to Sean Dennis <=-

 JK> I read a really scary article about dog and cat food yesterday... they
 JK> mentioned the "pet kill" of 2007 (I think that was the year) so many
 JK> pets died from the chinese imports in our pet food

It was mostly the adulteration of pet food with melamine,
better known as the main ingredient of much sturdy and
useful plasticware, and I believe it was 2007. My friend
Jackie lost her universally beloved golden retriever
Trevor to melamine-tainted pet food. A year or so later
it was revealed that Chinese milk products were also
likewise doctored, another reason for me and others like
me to avoid dairy products.


Dahi Vada (Savory Balls in Yogurt)
categories: dairy, Indian, pulses
yield: 1 batch

1/2 c Urad dal
1/2 c Moong dal
cumin and paprika to taste
salt
oil for frying
1 c Yogurt
1/4 c Milk

Wash dal and soak in water for 4 hrs.

Blend in blender at medium speed using the minimum amount of
water required to keep paste moving freely. Season.

Heat oil. Drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil using a
large spoon. Fry until golden brown.

Drop in water. Let soak till ready to serve.

Beat yogurt with milk. Add spice according to taste.
squeeze out water from the vada and add yogurt. Serve.

collected by Somesh Rao
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