Recipies: Grains & Pulses

Cauliflower and Chickpea Masala

Cauliflower and Chickpea Masala

This super easy, ultra creamy, and heavily spiced Cauliflower and Chickpea Masala will be your new favorite weeknight dinner! So much flavor, so little effort. Prep Time10 mins Cook Time30 mins Total Time40 mins Total Cost: $4.10 recipe / $1.03 serving...

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Gujarati Dal Curry

Gujarati Dal Curry Serves 4 This is a hot, yet sweet curry that comes from northwestern India.  Very hard to resist on a cool day. 1/2 Cup Moong Dal (Split Green Lentils) 1/2 Cup Chana Dal (Split Yellow Peas) 2 Tbsp. Ghee or Peanut Oil 1 Tsp. Black or Yellow Mustard...

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Basmati Rice with Black Cardamom

Basmati Rice with Black Cardamom Serves 4 A smoky dish that hails from Kashmir, this is known as a pulao.  Western culture would call it a pilaf. 1 Cup Basmati Rice 2 Tbsp. Ghee (Clarified Butter) 5 Black Cardamom Pods 2 Bay Leaves 1 Small Red Onion – Thinly sliced...

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Roasted Carrot Hummus

Roasted Carrot Hummus

Ingredients: 1 lb. Carrots 1 3/4 Cups Chickpeas (14.5 Can) 6 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Lemon, juiced 1 inch piece of Ginger, minced 2 Tbsp. Sesame seeds 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 1/2 Tsp. Smoked Paprika 1 Tsp. Booda’s Berbere 1/2 Tsp. Sea salt 1/4 Cup of Water Preheat oven to...

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Chana Masala

Chana Masala Serves 4 1 Lb. Chana Dal Cooked (Chickpeas can be substituted) 1 Tbsp. Cumin seeds 2 Tsp. Coriander seeds 2 Tbsp. Peanut/Vegetable oil 1/2 Medium Onion ~ Diced 1/4 Tsp. Asafoetida 1 1/2 Tbsp. Ginger ~ Minced 1 1/2 Tbsp. Garlic ~ Minced 1 Green Chile (or...

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Hummus

Hummus Hummus is an excellent medium for subtle flavors.  This version showcases Ras el Hanout but you may substitute the spices of your choice. 2 Cans Garbanzo Beans/Chick Peas (15 oz. each) 5 Tbsp. Tahini (Sesame Paste) 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1 1/2 Tsp. Ras el Hanout 1...

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Persian Chicken Stuffed with Rice

Persian Chicken Stuffed with Rice (Morgh-e tu por ba berenj) Serves 4 - 6 1 Large chicken, about 5 to 6 pounds 1 Tsp. Sea Salt 2 Large onions ~ peeled and thinly sliced 3 Cloves Garlic ~ peeled and crushed 1/4 Cup butter or oil 1 Cup Rice ~ cleaned and washed 1 Tbsp....

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Cauliflower with Panch Phoran & Dal

Cauliflower with Panch Phoran & Dal Serves 6 - 8 1 1/2 Cups Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) 4 Cups water 1 Tsp. Turmeric 1 Tsp. Sea Salt 2 Tbsp. Canola oil 1 Tbsp. Panch Phoran 1 Large Onion ~ diced 4 Cloves Garlic ~ minced 1/4 Tsp. Chili Flakes 1 Tsp. Minced Ginger 16...

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