This Spinach Lentil Curry is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the richness of Rupen's Spinach Curry sauce with hearty orange lentils, rice, and vibrant green peas. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner for four.
Khichari: Khichari is a traditional Indian dish made from a combination of rice and lentils, often cooked together with spices and vegetables. It's known for its simplicity, versatility, and comforting qualities, making it a popular choice for a nourishing meal or during times of fasting.
This is a recipe based on the principles of India's ancient traditional holistic lifestyle - Ayurveda. Kitchari (a rice and lentil porridge) is even more comforting during these cold months of winter. Cooked with warming spices and seasonal vegetables, this recipe yummy for your tummy! Serves: 2 Ingredients 1/2 cup white rice (preferably short-grain OR parboiled rice) 1/2 cup split mung beans Seasoning: 2 Tablespoons ghee 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 3-4 cloves 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced 1/2 jalapeno, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon sea salt (or as required) 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots 4 1/2 cups boiling water 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed Instructions Using a colander, rinse lentils and rice under...
Tapioca is quite popular in India. It is made from a gum of a tree. Usually eaten for breakfast, Tapioca can be had during fasting periods. When fasting, Hindus do not eat grains or legumes, and hence tapioca along with potatoes and spices is a perfect meal. Enjoy! YouTube: Breakfast Tapioca Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 cup tapioca 2 Tablespoons ghee 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 cup potato, rinsed and diced (not peeled, preferably) 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 jalapeno, minced 7-8 curry leaves OPTIONAL 1/2 cup peanuts, crushed 1 Tablespoon ground jaggery Or brown sugar 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro Sea salt, to adjust Instructions In a small mixing bowl, add tapioca and one cup water. Mix....
a YouTube: Ayurvedic Fall Kitchari Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 Tablespoons ghee 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds 2 Tablespoons garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon ground asafetida (hing) 7-8 curry leaves, each torn into two OPTIONAL 1 Tablespoon jalapeno, minced OPTIONAL 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 cup short grain rice 1 cup split yellow mung lentils 1 teaspoon sea salt OR as required Instructions Add rice and lentils in a bowl and rise under cold running water. Repeat this process three times and set aside for an hour. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt ghee. Add cumin seeds and saute for a few seconds. Add fenugreek seeds and...
