Paneer Pakori

Ingredients

• Paneer (Indian Cheese)
• Garbanzo flour (besan)
• Cumin seeds (jira)
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric powder (haldi)
• Chili powder 
• Red onion

Preparation

Paneer packages available in all Indian stores.
 

 

Thinly slice Paneer and red onion.

In a bowl mix garbanzo flour (found at any Indian store), cumin seeds, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and water. (See another variation)

Dip Paneer into the batter and/or Paneer and red onion mix. Make a ball and dip into the batter. You can basically batter any vegetable and make different flavor pakoris.

Deep or pan fry.

Enjoy as a snack or appetizer with chutney!

Polenta

Ingredients

• Polenta (form of corn meal)
• Milk 
• Butter
• Salt and pepper (any other flavors you may want-e.g. chili, garlic, spinach, kale, etc)

Preparation
 

Heat milk with butter (to taste).

Add polenta and milk as needed.

The consistency should be soft. Serve with brussel sprouts!

Brussels Sprouts and Tofu

Ingredients

• Brussels Sprourts
• Salt
• Peper 
• Olive oil
• Tofu

Preparation

Rinse Brussels sprouts.
 

Cut them in fourths.

Steam in the microwave for 5 minutes.

Pan fry with salt and pepper at high heat for 5 minutes. 

Serve with pan fried tofu.

Serve with fried tofu and polenta.

Grilled Asparagus

Ingredients

• Asparagus
• Salt 
• Pepper
• Olive oil
• Butter or spread

Preparation

Rinse asparagus.

Add olive oil to a hot flat pan. Alternately use butter or spread.

Add asparagus.

Sprinkle some salt and pepper.

Steam for a few minutes.

Then roast a high heat (avoid overcooking). You want them crunchy!

Enjoy as a side dish or on their own!

Bulgar Wheat Burger Patties

Ingredients

• Bulgar wheat
• White onion
• Carrots
• Zucchinis 
• Mushrooms
• Salt
• Pepper
• Soy Sauce

Preparation

Rinse Bulgar wheat on a colander. 

Boil Bulgar wheat in water for 5 minutes (until soft, but not over cooked).

Finely shred mushrooms, carrots, zucchinis and onion.

Stir fry in some olive oil.

Add salt, pepper and soy sauce.

Add veggies to Bulgar wheat.

Use ice cream scoop to form burger patties.

Bake and serve with burger buns, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and any other veggies. Serve with french fries or sweet potato fries. You can also enjoy it without a bun and a side of salad.