This is a bit of a fiddle to make, but it is very delicious…leftovers disappear way too quickly!
1 cup green lentils, soaked for an hour
2 bay leaves
2 onions, halved lengthwise, then sliced (keep each separate)
5 cups chicken stock, divided in half (use vegetable stock or vegetarian “chicken” stock cubes for vegetarian version of this [...]
This recipe is supposedly a family favourite of actor Anil Kapoor (his wife’s recipe):
* 1 cup split urad dal (black lentils) — Pick over very carefully, then soak in cold water overnight, and drain before using
* 2 large onions, thinly sliced (each onion is used separately)
* 3 green chilies, halved lengthwise
* Pinch of asafoetida
* Coarse salt
* [...]
This is a recipe that is being constantly tweeked:
1 ½ cups Urad Dahl (black whole)
1 ½ cups rajma (red beans or kidney beans)
½ cup channa dahl
1 tsp turmeric
½ cup ghee, or ½ cup butter plus a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil
1 medium to large onion
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 – 4 jalapeno peppers
1 ½ tsp [...]
2 cups green lentils, washed, picked over, and drained
2 tins organic chicken broth plus enough water to make 10 cups of liquid (use vegetable broth for a vegetarian soup)
1 bay leaf
A couple of carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stock celery, chopped, leaves are great, too!
1/4 teaspoon thyme
In soup pot, place broth and [...]
I am just going to cut and paste this recipe exactly as it was given to me by my friend…it is simply, wonderfully delicious! My notes are in blue. It’s necessary to read through the entire recipe before beginning to make it.
Ingredients list.
2 cups split Channa Dahl [Split tiny chick peas [...]
1 cup lentils, rinsed
5 cups water
¼ cup bulgur, rinsed
6 Tablespoons butter
3 medium onions, chopped into small pieces
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
Place lentils and water in a saucepan, then bring to a boil. Cover, then cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until lentils are [...]
Makes 6 main dish servings.
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp oil or margarine, melted
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tsp snipped fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dillweed
1 14-ounce can cannellini beans or great northern beans, drained
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp [...]
This dish is an excellent source of iron, magnesium, folate, fibre and protein!. I have no idea why it is called “Jamaican”, because I have never in my life eaten Rice and Peas that was even remotely like this recipe! My apologies to anyone of Jamaican heritage!
1 tsp canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove [...]
