I adapted this recipe from a quick, low-fat microwave cookbook that my mother gave me when I went to college. It is still terrifically quick and also low-fat but I do not own a microwave anymore. It is good with spicy chick pea pancakes or grilled cheese (like any tomato soup). I find it particularly delicious…
Tag: indian inspired
Rima’s Indian Inspired Green Beans
This recipe is from the lovely and talented Rima Fand. I served them recently with the goose braised in port, but they would be very good in any menu. They are simple, easy and totally yummy! RIMA’S INDIAN INSPIRED GREEN BEANS some mild oil (about 2 Tablespoons) cumin seeds (about 2 teaspoons) black…
Turkey or Chicken Keema
This is from Quick and Easy Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey. For more info on this book look under the cookbooks tab. Keema is usually made with ground lamb but this recipe calls for ground chicken or turkey. It tastes MUCH better after a day in the fridge, making it not only quick and…
Curried Turkey Pot Pie (Gluten-free or not)
Some years I entertain the idea of skipping Thanksgiving Turkey. As I have mentioned before, the process of roasting turkeys stresses me out. However, I am very attached to making this dish out of the leftover meat, so I make the turkey. Sometimes I even make a turkey for Christmas or New Years so that…
Spicy Chickpea Pancakes (with green salad)
I eat this a lot. Really. When I am working, it is a rare week that I don’t eat this at least once. It is very easy, cheap, healthful and delicious. The recipe for Chick-Pea Crepes with Ginger and Hot Chilies is from Classic Indian Vegetarian Cooking by Julie Sahni. My friend Gayathri was impressed…
Big Sis Little Dish 