Shami kebabs are the very popular variety of kebabs in Indian cuisine and also in other South Asian countries. These kebabs involve slow cooking the boneless meat with lentils then blended to form a smooth dough. The mixture is then shaped into discs and shallow fried until crispy on the outside and soft on inside. They are highly addictive and a perfect snack when entertaining guests or have for dinner with salad. They are also perfect in the lunchbox and are very filling and healthy.
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Daal Saag / Lentil Stew with Garbanzo Leaves
Gosh! It seems too early to be really posting a winter dish but my garbanzo/ chickpea plants are getting dry and woody and I wanted to use the tender leaves before I uproot them. Every spring I make a small kitchen garden with selective plants. Since most of them do not survive after the frost its a new effort every year. There is not a lot of space for my kitchen garden but I choose vegetables that taste better when fresh and quick to grow. I plant tomatoes, few herbs, salad leaves, chillies, couple of veggies, and then I also make an effort to try one or two new plant every year. This year I experimented with chickpeas. I sowed few black chickpeas in early April and got beautiful plants. Unripe chickpeas or green garbanzo are often picked out of the pod and eaten raw as a snack or can be enjoyed in so many different ways. The tender leaves are used raw in salads, cooked in soup or a lentil stew that we call it, daal saag.
Warm Millet Salad with Kale, Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This warm millet salad is made with incredibly nourishing ingredients that work together to boost your health, yet at the same time each spoonful is so flavorsome and satisfying with chunks of roasted sweet potato and earthy flavors of kale and lentils.
Tomato Rasam
Rasam is an appetite stimulating south Indian soup, that is tangy and fiery hot. It can be had strained or just as is for soup or can be eaten along with a bowl of steamed rice. Rasam is a lighter version of sambar, yet with a distinct and appealing flavor. Try it once and I bet you will be hooked!
Red lentil and Kale Soup
We had few rain showers this week that ended our glorious summer and I thought about making soup. I never need an excuse for soup, though. Anytime is a good time for soup BUT cooler weather definitely begs for soup to be made. What do you think?
Rice Noodles With Lentils And Vegetables
I love the ease of cooking with rice noodles when you are pressed for time but still want to make something healthy. They are very versatile and with their soft flavor they can be paired with almost anything from meat to vegetables and also lentils. Next time you want a super simple lunch or dinner, boil up some noodles and add some lentils and whatever vegetables you have in refrigerator.
Urad Daal Pinni / Sweet Lentil Discs
People in India indulge in high calorie and protein rich foods in winters to drive away the chill and provide warmth and energy to the body. My recipe today is one such sweet or energy snack which is very popular in Punjab. It is made from ground urad lentil, flax meal and solidify milk. I hope you will all like it as much as we do.
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