Moong Dal Chilla Served With Chitney INGREDIENTS: 3 cups moong dal 3 green chillies 1/4 tsp turmeric Salt to taste 1/2 tsp soda bicarb 1 tsp cumin seeds A pinch of asafoetida Oil as needed DIRECTIONS: 1-Soak dal in water for 8 hours. 2-Strain, grind to a paste. 3-Mix with soda bicarb, chopped chillies, chilli [...]
Delicious Garlic Chutni INGREDIENTS: 15 cloves of garlic 4 green chillies 2 red chillies 1 tsp salt A small ball of tamarind Or Imly DIRECTIONS: Put all in a shaker and grind to a fine paste.
Spicy Mango Pickle Makes 1 quart INGREDIENTS: Three medium green (unripe) mangoes, peeled and cut into small cubes Half cup kosher salt Three tablespoons turmeric One teaspoon fennel seeds One tablespoon black mustard seeds, coarsely ground in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder Half tablespoon fenugreek seeds, coarsely ground Half cup cayenne pepper One [...]
Imly(Tamarind)Chutney Makes about One and Quater cups INGREDIENTS: One tablespoon canola oil One teaspoon cumin seeds One teaspoon ground ginger Half teaspoon cayenne pepper Half teaspoon fennel seeds Half teaspoon asafetida (optional) Half teaspoon Garam Masala Two cups water One and Quarter cups of sugar 3 tablespoons tamarind concentrate DIRECTIONS: Heat the oil and spices [...]
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Makes 2 dozen cookies Ingredients 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 cup turbinado sugar, plus extra 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated ½ teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed ½ cup buttermilk [...]
Rum Raisin Cheese Cake If you like rum raisin ice cream, you’ll enjoy the flavor of rum raisin in this unique cheesecake. Crust: 1 cup old fashioned or quick cooking oats, uncooked Quarter cup chopped nuts 3 tablespoons margarine, melted 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar Filling: 2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup granulated [...]
Black Bean Chili An excellent source of molybdenum, fiber, vitamin C, and folate, this is alternative version of chili that can be served as a meal in itself or used in many dishes such as soft tacos, tostados, frittata, or enchiladas. The Healthy Saute cooking method makes this recipe even healthier because it is prepared [...]
Hot Polenta Breakfast with Dried Fruit Compote This healthy hot breakfast is so good with its natural sweetness from the honey and dried fruit you may feel like you are eating dessert. It is a delicious topping for the polenta. A perfect satisfying breakfast on a cool morning that will sustain you for hours. Prep [...]
Breakfast Bagel This healthy version of an egg sandwich is a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating any time of day. It not only tastes great but provides a rich source of manganese, vitamin K, and protein among other nutrients. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 whole wheat bagel, toasted [...]
Asian Food- Coconut Sticky Rice Mangoes (Mock Sushi) Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 cup of sweet/ glutinous or “sticky” rice 2 cups of coconut milk ¾ cup of white sugar 1 tablespoons lime zest 2 teaspoons rice flour 1 ripe mango, sliced into thin “sashimi” like pieces 1 teaspoon salt Directions Wash rice three times in [...]
