Spicy Beans and Peanuts
Ingredients •1 lb. chopped green beans, 2” in length •1 cup roasted peanuts •1 to 2 red chilies •1 tsp salt •2-3 tbsp oil •1 tbsp white sesame seeds Preparation Heat oil in the pan. Add chilies first and cook for a minute then add green beans and salt. Cook the beans for 5 minutes or so then add peanuts and sesame seeds. Cook for another 3 minutes or until the green beans are tender. Serves 6 By Madhavi Devi...
Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Ingredients •1 C lentils •1 Tsp olive oil •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •¼ Tsp ground black pepper •2 Tsp dried celery •2 C chopped tomatoes •1 C chopped carrots •1 C green beans, cut in 1inch lengths •6 C water •1 ½ Tsp salt Preparation 1.Wash and drain the lentils. 2.Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over moderate heat; add asafetida, black pepper and celery. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Add all the vegetables and sauté for 1...
Quinoa Pilaf
Ingredients •2 C quinoa •2 Tsp ghee •1 Tsp cumin seeds •1 Tbsp ginger, finely grated •1 green chili chopped •7-8 fresh curry leaves •2 C any fresh vegetables (except any beans and peas) •1½ Tsp salt •5 C water Preparation 1.Rinse the quinoa in cold water thoroughly until the water runs clear (to remove any bitterness). Drain the quinoa and keep aside. 2.Heat the ghee in a...
Baked bow tie pasta
Ingredients •1 package bow tie pasta, cooked •½ cup chopped yellow squash •½ cup chopped carrots •½ cup chopped green beans •½ cup chopped broccoli •½ cup chopped eggplants •½ cup sliced olives •2 – 3 tsp salt •1 tsp pepper •2 tsp Italian seasoning •1 tsp crushed red pepper •2 to 3 tbsp olive oil •1 cup mozzarella cheese...
Cheesy Bean Enchiladas
Ingredients • 1 1/2 cup cooked beans • 1 1/2 cup cheese of your choice • 8 tomatoes • 4 chilies • 2 tablespoon lemon or lime juice • 3 chipotle or dried chilies • 3 tablespoons ghee • 2 teaspoon sugar • 1/4 teaspoon hing • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1/3 cup cilantro • 10 corn tortillas Preparation 1. I used a mix of white beans and black. I like to mix things...