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From the Kitchen, Indian Food, Quick & Easy Recipes

Caramelized Onion & Baby Spinach Raita

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Caramelized Onion & Baby Spinach Raita
makes 6-7 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion cut into small pieces – about 2 cups
  • 4 cups plain yogurt
  • 4 cups finely cut baby spinach
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp asafoetida powder
  • 2 red chilies (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cilantro for garnish
  • Salt
  • Oil

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From Around the World, From the Kitchen, Pastas, Grains and Legumes, Quick & Easy Recipes

Kale and Shallot Risotto

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I had just picked a basket full of fresh kale from my veggie patch and wanted to cook something delicious that same day for dinner. I asked the kids what they were in the mood for – kale pasta? kale paneer curry? or kale risotto? The answer was a unanimous “Kale risotto please!”  Kale risotto it was for evening dinner. Continue reading Kale and Shallot Risotto →

From the Kitchen, Pastas, Grains and Legumes, Sunday Soups

White Bean Soup with Mixed Vegetables & Caramelized Onions

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This is a filling soup chock full of mixed vegetables and white beans also known as lima beans. The extra kick of flavor comes from caramelized onions. Frying the onions and then adding them after the soup is cooked gives the onions a chance to keep their caramelized flavor more pronounced.

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Dairy free recipes, From the Kitchen, Indian Food, Quick & Easy Recipes

Swiss Chard and Paneer Curry

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Swiss Chard and Paneer Curry

Ingredients:

  • 3 bunches of Swiss chard – about 6-8 cups finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves finely crushed
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste or shredded fresh ginger
  • 1 block paneer or tofu cut into small chunks
  • 1 green chili – seeds removed and cut length wise
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder or paprika
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Oil
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Cooking Zen Zone Recipe, Dairy free recipes, From the Kitchen, Indian Food

Pakoras are all you need. Lakshmi’s Veggie Pakoras

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Pakoras are deep fried Indian fritters made with chickpea flour and vegetables. Some of the best pakoras I’ve had are made by my friend Lakshmi. She makes the most delicious pakoras I have ever tasted.

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