Chickpea Curry

Chickpea Curry

Popularly know as ‘Chana Masala’ in India. This dish is easy to make and can be eaten with plain rice, Indian bread or any flat bread. Ingredients for 3 servings 1/4 tsp olive/canola oil ½ tsp cumin seeds 1” cinnamon stick 3 cardamom pods, lightly cracked 2 whole...

Quinoa and Basmati Rice with Vegetable

This dish is popularly known as ‘Pulao’ Traditionally Pulao is made with while Basmati rice, to make it a little healthier, I add quinoa to this recipe. Ingredients for 4 servings 1/2 cup Basmati Rice ½ cup Quinoa 1/4 tsp olive/canola oil ½ tsp cumin seeds 3 green...
Cumin Potatoes

Cumin Potatoes

Ingredients for 4 servings 4 red potatoes, boiled whole and diced (peeling the potatoes before dicing is optional) 1/2 tsp olive/canola oil 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp coriander powder ¼ – ½ tsp garam masala (if you like it spicy add ½ tsp or else ¼ tsp) ½ tsp...
Toasted Brown Basmati Rice

Toasted Brown Basmati Rice

Ingredients for 4 servings 1 cup brown basmati rice 2 cups water ¼ tsp salt In a hot skillet add rice, stirring occasionally let the rice toast on medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Now add water and salt, stir and let it come to a rapid boil. Reduce the heat to low and...