We had a few bunches of fresh beet greens leftover from making a beet (root) recipe for Thanksgiving. We decided to try this recipe: https://www.spiceupthecurry.com/beet-greens-dal/ For the moong dal, we used 1/2 cup split yellow peas. We found this recipe decent, but not outstanding. The beet greens involved multiple rinses of water to flush out… Continue reading Indian dal with beet greens
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Samosa-stuffed poblanos
We received three homegrown poblanos and loosely followed this creative recipe: https://www.acouplecooks.com/samosa-stuffed-poblano-peppers/ We halved the recipe amounts but still had ample filling for three petite poblanos and 1 small bell pepper. We made significant modifications for our 1/2 recipe: first, for the potato, we used 5 small-medium yukons (about 3/4 lb), peeled, quartered, and boiled… Continue reading Samosa-stuffed poblanos
Savory fig jam
Our good friends Steve and Andrea generously gave us about 4 lb of figs harvested from their fig tree. We tried this chutney-like recipe: https://pastrychefonline.com/savory-fig-jam/ In terms of proportions, we used: 3 dry cups fresh, ripe green figs (see Note); 6 palm sugar lumps (called "small cubes" even though they are shaped like half-globes), and… Continue reading Savory fig jam
Indian savory amaranth porridge (rajgira upma)
For weekend breakfasts, we routinely make amaranth porridge drizzled with maple syrup. However, one day after cooking the amaranth seeds (but prior to adding any seasonings), I craved a savory breakfast. We figured out how to make upma with the already-cooked amaranth. First, follow this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014313-amaranth-porridge?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share, which provides instructions for cooking 1/2 cup…… Continue reading Indian savory amaranth porridge (rajgira upma)
Indian black-eyed pea curry
My husband normally isn’t a big fan of black-eyed peas, but this dish may have made him a convert. First, heat 3 Tbsp vegetable oil in a medium pot on medium heat. Add 1.5 tsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp microplaned ginger, and 1 small onion (or regular-sized shallot), shredded on a large-size grater. Saute until…… Continue reading Indian black-eyed pea curry
Indian sautéed cabbage and peas
We are big fans of Shubhra Ramineni, and we tried this recipe from her blog: https://spicegirlkitchen.com/recipes/f/cabbage-and-peas Perhaps because we used red cabbage (which is more tannic than green cabbage), we found that the cooked cabbage needed some sweetness for balance. We added 1/2 tsp sugar at the end of cooking. We also found it a…… Continue reading Indian sautéed cabbage and peas
Eggplant ravaiya (Gujarati stuffed baby eggplant)
We love eggplant. When we happened upon baby, teardrop-shaped eggplant this weekend, we decided to try this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018887-eggplant-ravaiya?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, in order to fit the eggplant in a single layer in our 12.75" nonstick saute pan, we reduced the number of eggplant to six from eight. (We recommend testing the fit of these… Continue reading Eggplant ravaiya (Gujarati stuffed baby eggplant)
Indian stewed red lentils
We made this recipe from Shubhra Ramineni's Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking, and it was surprisingly delicious. First, pick through 1/2 cup split red lentils to remove grit, then place in a small bowl and rinse the lentils with cold water (filling and carefully draining 3 times). Second, place the lentils, 2 1/4 cup water, 1… Continue reading Indian stewed red lentils
Indian-style spiced mixed vegetables (sabzi)
We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022751-mixed-sabzi?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share To transform this recipe from a side dish to a full meal, we added 14.5 oz chick peas (drained and rinsed) and doubled the aromatics, onion, and tomatoes as follows: 6 Tbsp ghee (not quite double); 2 tsp each cumin seeds and black mustard seeds; 2 Tbsp each grated ginger… Continue reading Indian-style spiced mixed vegetables (sabzi)
Cheesy corn omelet
We tried this recipe from Payel of Cookwithme24x7: https://youtu.be/atqAyJ-dTsM It’s a video in a non-English language, so the directions are based on English subtitles. First, in a mixing bowl, using a fork lightly whisk 3 large eggs and a dash each of salt and black pepper. Add ½ cup low-fat milk, then 1 small minced… Continue reading Cheesy corn omelet
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