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…
Kitchari-Comforting Indian Stew
Did you hear how EVERYONE should be eating more pulses (that’s another name for legumes)?! It’s the year of the pulse so move them into your diet! They’re great for you and the planet! Kitchari fits the bill for being great for the earth and your body! Kitchari, pronounced kit-char-ee, is the Indian version of…
Sun-Dried Tomato Lentils With Fresh Basil & Greens
As the summer progresses, what’s cooking is based on what we’re harvesting. Right now it’s swiss chard, kale, and basil in large quantities. If you don’t grow your own, visit a farmer’s market this weekend to source your ingredients locally. Before the tomatoes start rolling in, it’s also time to use up last year’s dried…
