Folks, this is the easiest recipe to make with the most stupendous results. These awesome enchiladas are nutritious, delicious, and look delectable too. With over 8-10 cups of chopped spinach and other healthy greens like baby kale, turnip greens and chard, these enchiladas might as well be called super greens healthy enchiladas.
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Rajma. North Indian Spiced Kidney Beans
Rajma is a North Indian kidney-bean curry that is usually eaten with white rice. Rajma is one of those dishes I make when I’ve run out of fresh veggies or don’t feel like cutting a bunch of veggies. It’s quick and easy yet nutritious and delicious all at the same time. If you are like me and always have a few non-perishable goods on hand like a selection of canned beans and tomato sauce, rajma will become one of those go-to meals to make in an instant.
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Deep Dark Gingerbread Cake
It was a cold wet February afternoon when I was craving a deep dark gingerbread cake. Dark as dark can be, almost glistening black in color, super moist and intensely gingery is the type of gingerbread cake I wanted on this wet and cold afternoon.
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Mom’s Potato Curry
This variation of Indian spiced potatoes is my all time favorite. I think that’s because it is what I grew up with. Any time Mom made potatoes this is what she made. A nostalgic recipe that brings back happy childhood memories.
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Cauliflower & Sugar Snap Peas in Curried Coconut Broth
Cauliflower & Sugar Snap Peas in Curried Coconut Broth with Braised Tofu
makes 4 servings
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Orange Cardamom Tea Cake
We planted an orange tree a few months ago and the fruit were ripe and ready to be picked. The idea for this orange tea cake came from our just picked orange harvest.
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Saffron Zucchini Soup
Saffron Zucchini Soup
Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped zucchini or yellow squash
- 1 cup finely chopped onions
- 5 cups broth or 1 carton vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp herbs of your choice
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- Salt and pepper
- Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or goat cheese
Roasted Mushrooms, Peppers, Paneer Curry
Every time I roast mushrooms for a pasta dish or quiche or even as an appetizer it always occurs to me that these gorgeous roasted mushrooms would taste wonderful with some Indian spices. I finally decided one day to make that roasted mushroom curry I’d been thinking about for a long time. I added paneer (pressed curd cheese) to the dish to give it some substance, but you can also use tofu or any meat of your choice instead. Here is the recipe.
Stuffed Peppers with Indian Spiced Quinoa
Stuffed peppers are colorful, healthy, and satisfying, and I make them often for dinner. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice or quinoa.
Chole. North Indian Spiced Chickpeas
Chole, which is a North Indian chickpea dish from the Punjab region is made of chickpeas cooked with onions, garlic and spices. It is one of the most popular dishes among Indians.
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