Based on the principles of Ayurveda, this is a delicious healthy recipe that you can have throughout the year. With few carbs and no fat, lentils are a great source of lean protein. Add vegetables to lentils is common, and adding green leafy vegetables provides a contrasting color to the yellow color of the lentils.
Spring into wellness! And it is time to eat healthy, lose weight, and get ready for summer beach body :) Well, so here is our recipe that is super easy to make, it is filling, and it is a great breakfast dish - Shakshuka Verde (aka Spinach Eggs). For those you are not aware, Shakshuka is a popular middle-eastern egg and tomato dish. It is quite popular in Washington, DC restaurants, and because it is spring and we wanted to make a green healthy breakfast dish, we thought of changing Shakshuka tomatoes to spinach. I always buy fresh organic spinach, and that makes a ton of difference. Honestly, I buy everything organic if I can. It is healthier and flavorful...
It is almost Fall and I eat a lot of soups during fall and winter. Certainly, there are times when we all run out of ideas on making delicious soups to keep us warm, and here is one from my collection. This dark green thick soup has an added sweetness from sweet potato. If you make this amount, it will last you for a week. VegetarianServing Size: 4 to 6 servings Keeps well in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Ingredients 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter (to make it vegan, use 4 Tablespoons olive oil instead)6 black pepper corns1 dried bay leaf (preferably Indian)1 Tablespoon Rupen's Curry Mix OR (1 teaspoon garam masala powder AND 2 teaspoons curry powder)1 cup thinly sliced...
Serves: 8 (2 kebabs each, although no one can eat just two!)Ingredients1 frozen pack spinach, thawed, squeezed to remove excess water and emptied in a microwavable container1 tablespoon curry powder1 tablespoon garam masala1 jalapeno, minced1 teaspoon salt OR as desired4 large potatoes, boiled and peeled1 tablespoon minced ginger and garlic2 tablespoons corn starch OR as neededOil sprayInstructionsSqueeze out water from spinach and heat spinach in a microwave for about 5-6 minutes or until piping hot. Immediately, pour in a blender and blend until somewhat pureed, since you have squeezed out all the water, this may be a bit difficult, it works best if you have a MAGIC BULLET.In a mixing bowl, mash potatoes along with rest of the ingredients.Taste the...
Ingredients2 cups paneer, cubed1 frozen pack spinach, thawed1 jalapeno, chopped1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1/2 cup full fat plain yogurt1 tablespoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1 teaspoon garam masalaSalt to taste3 tablespoons oil1 cup red onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons lemon juiceInstructionsHeat oil in a 3 qt pan and saute cumin seeds, jalapenos and onions until onions are brown in color, about 7-10 minutes over medium heat.Add ginger garlic paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stirring frequently.Add all the spices and spinach; cook for 10 minutes, DO NOT cover the pot with a lid, else spinach will turn brown in color.Pour this mixture in a blender and puree. Bring it back to the pot and add paneer cubes, sprinkle some lemon...
