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Besan Brussels Sprouts
This is my mom’s favorite brussels sprouts dish. She uses chickpea flour, called besan, to give the sprouts added texture and substance. In her words: INGREDIENTS 2 cups of cut fresh Brussel sprouts ( small ones cut into 4 pieces and larger ones into 6-8 pieces) 1 large Onion chopped 3-4 cloves of Garlic peeled [...]
Stomach Soothing Coconut Rice
Recently I’ve been having some fun digestive issues which can be quite painful. In order to remedy this I stay away from fiber, heavy foods and spices with heat which can be hard on the gastrointestinal tract. Starchy, simple carbs such as white rice are perfect for soothing an upset stomach. Though I do love [...]
Gujarati Mung
My Gujarati housemate introduced me to her mother’s absolutely delicious version of Mung (Gujarati pronunciation: Mug). Mung beans pack 14g of protein per cup, and thoroughly satisfy hunger. It’s not a complete protein, but vegetarians and vegans don’t need to worry about combining foods to get complete protein sources at every meal. Our bodies store [...]
Summer Squash and Spinach Dhal
This is my rendition of dhal, summer style. I use lovely summer squashes and spinach to keep the dish light. Then I cool the leftovers in the fridge overnight and eat it cold the next day. In the blistering summertime, cold dhal with tons of lime juice is absolutely refreshing. However, you can easily eat [...]
Simple Salad Dressing
This salad dressing is, as the name states, quite simple. Sometimes, when I don’t really feel like cooking anything elaborate, I throw whatever veggies I have into a bowl and top it off with this dressing. It makes every veggie extra delightful, and it also boasts a number of anti-cancer powerhouses. Also, the dressing [...]
