by Sapna | Jul 30, 2014 | Lunch, Recipes, Snacks
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...
by Sapna | Jul 30, 2014 | Recipes
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...
by Sapna | Jul 30, 2014 | Recipes
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...
by Sapna | Jul 30, 2014 | Recipes
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...
by Sapna | Jul 30, 2014 | Recipes
Popularly know as ‘Dal Fry’ Dal or lentils, peas and beans are cooked practically daily in almost every Indian home, vegetarian or not. Each region has its own favorites and cooking methods. Some are cooked with garlic and ginger, in addition to the staple spices of...
