This is one of my easiest, quickest cooking recipes–and they are so delicious! You can eat them for a snack or for breakfast. Ingredients 1 cup garbanzo (chickpea) flour 1 cup water 3–4 tablespoons chopped scallions or grated onion ½ cup finely shredded or minced veggies: cabbage, carrots, kale… (you can use other veggies as well)…
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Red Lentil Doshas (Savory Indian Crepes)
Doshas are a popular dish in South India. They are traditionally made with basmati rice and a type of legume called urad dahl. The beans and rice are soaked in water, then ground into a batter and fermented overnight. I have simplified the recipe and used red lentils, a more common legume, which is readily…
Thai Coconut Curry Soup
This is a simple, yet tasty soup. I love the addition of coconut milk in soups, so I created this recipe to highlight this rich and nutritious ingredient. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 cup chopped onions (1 medium onion) 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes (approximately 1 large; other root…
Split Pea-Chia Patties with Tahini Dressing
This is a variation of my chickpea chia patty recipe. Ingredients 1 cup dry split peas, soaked overnight (at least 8 hours) 1 tablespoon chia seeds 6 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) ½ teaspoon chopped fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Soak chia seeds…
Cabbage Croquettes
This is a variation of my zucchini pancake recipe. You can use different types of vegetables for this dish (zucchini, carrots, sweet potatoes, etc.). The consistency of the pancakes will vary depending on whether you shred or grate the veggies. I usually shred the vegetables with a box shredder. You can also use a food processor…
Kichari: Lentil & Brown Rice Stew
This is a variation of my Indian Kichari recipe. Ingredients 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained ½ cup brown rice, rinsed and drained Water 2 vegetable bouillon cubes (or to taste) 1–2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons curry powder ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder 2–3 cups chopped vegetables (carrots, yams, potatoes,…
Potato Chia Pancakes
This is a variation of my Potato Quinoa Patties recipe. I decided to add chia seeds for a healthy kick instead of quinoa; no flour, no eggs—just chia seeds in this pancake variation. A nice little Hanukkah treat! Ingredients 2 packed cups of shredded raw potatoes, drained 2 teaspoons chia seeds ½ teaspoon curry powder…
Curried Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup
It’s autumn time! With the change of seasons, I am once again inspired to bring out my fall-inspired recipes. The combination of sweet potatoes, quinoa, and black beans creates a nice, filling soup. Ingredients: 6 cups water 1 (13–14-ounce) can coconut milk ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 3 vegetable bouillon cubes (or to taste)…
Pumpkin Pie Spiced Patties
This is a variation of my Sweet Potato Patties recipe. It’s autumn time so I decided to create a fall version with butternut squash and pumpkin pie spice. They’re delish! Ingredients 2 cups shredded (raw) butternut squash ½ cup garbanzo/chickpea flour 1-teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (in bulk spice section) ½ teaspoon curry powder (in bulk spice…
Chickpea Chia Patties
This is a variation of my Chickpea Patties recipe. I wanted to improve the recipe by increasing the moistness, so I added soaked chia seeds to the chickpea mixture. I was very happy with the results—and so were the customers. I got rave reviews! Ingredients 1 cup dry chickpeas—soaked over night (at least 8 hours)…
Millet Croquettes
This is a fun way to prepare millet. Croquettes are crispy, savory cakes (patties) that can be made with a variety of ingredients. In this recipe all the seasonings are cooked into the millet; this adds a depth of flavor to the patties. The starch in the millet binds the croquettes (no eggs or flour needed). It’s…
Curry Millet Pilaf with Cashews
This recipe is a variation of my Curry Quinoa Salad. When the price of quinoa increased, I decided to try out some of my recipes with millet instead. Millet is a healthy whole grain that is naturally gluten-free and easy to digest. It is not often eaten in our country, but is readily available in natural food stores. Millet is very…
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