This is not like any other Indian foods I have had. Indian recipes vary depending on what region of India it comes from. This is a more traditional Southern India style dal that is sweet and more soup like. Even if you don’t like most Indian dishes you might like this one.This recipe includes a…
Plant-Strong Recipes
Lentil and Potato Stew
Lentil and Potato Stew 1 cup lentils 4 cups water or vegetable broth 1 tsp salt substitute 1 bay leaf 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes 1 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne or to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 2 cups canned chopped…
Garam Masala Spice Mix
Garam Masala Spice Mix 1 tablespoon coriander; ground 1 tablespoon cumin; ground 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; ground 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; ground 1 tablespoon ginger; ground 1 tablespoon cardamom; ground 1 tablespoon nutmeg; ground 1 teaspoon cloves; ground Mix together and store in a jar. Adapted from Pinoneer Woman
Raita
To cool things down be sure and serve the Chana Masala with a big spoonful of Raita – the Indian side dish made with non dairy – yogurt, mint and a little cumin. I love this stuff! How can something so simple taste so good? My mom gave me this adorable dish. Thanks Mom! Raita…
Chana Masala
I actually doubled this recipe for Chana Masala when I made it so we would have some leftovers and I am so glad I did. Garbanzo beans are cooked with fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic and seasoned with a delicious array of aromatic Indian spices. This is my new favorite comfort food! Chana Masala 1 cup fresh…
Cumin Black Beans – Instant Pot
These cumin black beans have way more flavor than any canned beans you buy. It is super easy and economical too! A 1 pound bag of dried beans is pretty inexpensive. Once cooked these beans can be put into freezer bags or freezer containers and frozen for future use. We usually eat them all before…
Chili Lime Jicama
Jicama (pronounced – hicama) is a sweet tasting root vegetable. It is a popular vegetable in Mexico and is often sold prepared this way by street vendors. When shopping for jicama look for small to medium sized ones (about 2 pounds) that are firm as they will taste more sweet. When jicama get larger they…
Kale Broccoli Slaw
Kale is very hearty so this salad holds up to the dressing just fine and was as delicious on day two as it was when freshly prepared. The craisins and apple added a nice contrast of sweetness to the kale and the broccoli slaw adds color and even more crunch! This salad takes some work…
Berry Beet Smoothie
Why drink smoothies made with vegetables and fruit? It’s an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. This drink is filled with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants yet it tastes delicious. If you don’t find yourself sitting down to a big bowl full of nutrient rich healthy greens on a regular…
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Deliciously indulgent, easy and elegant. These are so easy to make and they look impressive. Try dipping slices of oranges too. Thank you to everyone who follows our blog, Facebook page and our YouTube channel. Your support and comments are greatly appreciated! Be sure to check out our Amazon Affiliate Page where we share many of our favorite small kitchen…