Spicy Beans and Peanuts
Dec04

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...

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Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Jul23

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...

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Quinoa Pilaf
May13

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...

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Baked bow tie pasta
Apr24

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...

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Cheesy Bean Enchiladas
Nov17

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...

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