January 27, 2015

Quinoa with Tofu Salad

Ingredients
  • Quinoa
  • Lentils
  • Lime
  • Tofu
  • Onion
  • Chillies
  • White vinegar
  • Cilantro
  • Salt
Preparation

Rinse quinoa and boil it.  




Rinse and boil lentils separately from quinoa until tender, but not mushed. We used the microwave. You can use a pressure cooker for the lentils.





Chop onion, cilantro and tofu into small pieces.






Add boiled quinoa and lentils after they are cooled to the chopped onion and cilantro. Add lime, salt and white vinegar.


Enjoy!


November 19, 2014

Tomato Basil Salad


Ingredients

  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Giant tomatoes
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese balls
  • Basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper
Preparation
  




 

Slice giant tomatoes, mozzarella cheese balls and finely chop basil leaves.



Place tomato slices in a container, top with mozzarella slices and chopped basil.





Add balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with french bread or as a side dish.


November 2, 2014

Kala Chana

Ingredients
Preparation

Soak kala chana for a few of hours (usually over night).







Boil in a pressure cooker until pressure has build for 5 minutes. Turn stove off and let pressure cooker cool down before opening.

If not using a pressure cooker, boil in a regular pot with plenty of water, check every 15 minutes for consistency of the chana. It should be soft and remain whole, not mushed.




Finely chop red onion.


Add onion and cilantro chutney to the chana.


Enjoy as chaat (tapas, snack).