When cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and citrus come together, there is no doubt 1) your house will smell amazing and anyone who walks in will say-what are you making? 2) your food will have great flavor. This chickpea stew comes together very quickly and is a pretty hands-off process once you have everything in the pot….
Spinach Lentil Chickpea Masala With Millet
Masala is the Indian term for mixture of spices. It often refers to dishes containing the spices of cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and can often have red chiles, fennel, peppercorns, and mustard seed added in. This fragrant lentil chickpea masala uses a bunch of Indian spices and makes a fast and easy weeknight meal, that’s…
Chickpea Curry
Chana Masala is another name for chickpea curry. Masala means red sauce, seasoned with traditional warming, and anti-inflammatory Indian curry spices. I have another recipe for chana masala on my site, but this one is even healthier! In this recipe, I omit the coconut milk, which has a high percentage of fat. Coconut is one…
Saucy Chickpeas and Zucchini
So I was trying to whip up a fast dinner for the family the other night and had zucchini, peppers, basil, & greens from the garden. I always have freshly made beans in my freezer, for nights when I need a fast meal with no planning ahead. So, I defrosted some chickpeas and this dish…
Chana Masala
I am obsessed with Indian food. I think it is so comforting, and full of amazing spices and scents. Often, when you go out for Indian, there are a lot of added oils. I prefer to eat my fats in their whole form, like avocado, nuts, and seeds. With oil, you get just fat calories…
