Showing posts with label Curry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Curry. Show all posts

Monday, April 18, 2011

Mid-Eastern Mushroom and Sprouted Chick Pea Couscous

Mid-Eastern Mushroom and Chick Pea Couscous

Modified from recipe on canadianparents.com

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth            
  • ½ tsp Each ground cumin and ground coriander    
  • ¼ tsp hot red pepper flakes      
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh gingerroot            
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced   (I used about 5)             
  • sliced fresh Mushrooms            
  • sliced carrots                    
  • 1 onion, chopped (I used green onion to sprinkle on top)               
  • 1 cup whole wheat couscous        
  • 1 cup sweet red pepper, chopped            
  • 1-2 cups sprouted chickpeas   
  • ½ cup raisins                        
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro         

Directions

1. In large saucepan combine broth, cumin, coriander, hot pepper flakes, gingerroot and garlic; bring to boil.
2. Add mushrooms, carrots and onion and cook covered over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
3. Meanwhile, place couscous in a medium bowl and pour 1cup boiling water over it; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Add red pepper, chickpeas and raisins to the mushroom mixture; continue to cook 2-3 minutes or until hot.
5. Sprinkle with cilantro
6. Fluff couscous with a fork and spoon into individual serving dishes; top with vegetable mixture including broth

Friday, May 28, 2010

Turkey Garam Masala

I tried a new recipe last night.  I used turkey leftovers for this dish but you could use chicken or chickpeas as well!  This is not a spicy dish, it was quite mild.  The kids really like it!

Turkey Garam Masala
  • 1/2 Tbls olive oil
  • 1lbs turkey, or any protein.
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 Tbls curry powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • water as needed.

Stir fry all ingredients, till cooked.  Serve on a bed of couscous.
Enjoy!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Curried Sprouted Mung Beans

This is one of my absolute favorite dishes to make!   You just got to try this!

Curried Sprouted Mung Beans!  Yummy!  I put a dollop of yogurt on mine and had a garden salad on the side with lemon and yogurt dressing.  I wasn't sure of the measurements for some of the ingredients...so I just threw in about a teaspoon or 2 and lots of sesame seeds!

If you like this go check out www.lifeasMOM.com To find more yummy recipes with herbs and spices!


2bl oil
mustard seeds
2 cloves
cinnamon
cumin
sesame seeds
(cook to flavor)

1 med onion (cook 2-3 min)
garlic (I used 2 cloves)
ginger
1 green chili

6oz dry mung beans make into sprouted beans  (medium heat cook till tender)
To learn how to sprout beans go here!

1/2 tsp turmeric
1tsp cayenne
1tsp salt(I didn't use salt)
2tsp cumin
2tsp coriander(cilantro)
1oz coconut
1oz raisins
1oz peanuts

lemon(I didn't put it on mine)
Fresh chopped coriander(cilantro)

I also use this recipe for potlucks too!...It tastes so yummy served cold as a salad dish!

Watch the video for step by step instructions!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l56MiZqSLhU#
And if you do watch the video...It really does smell so good!  

 Mung Bean Sprouts contain pure forms of vitamins A, B, C, and E, in addition to an assortment of minerals including Calcium, Iron, and Potassium. Mung bean sprouts are free of cholesterol, and are ideal for anyone counting calories. One cup of mung bean sprouts contains only approximately 30 calories, 3 grams of protein, only 6 carbohydrates, and only .2 grams of fat. Sprouts also contain a high source of fiber, are easily digestible and contain a high concentration of enzymes facilitating the digestive process.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Yummy Curry

This may not be the healthiest curry dish and it is in no way good for your waist line!  But it is our favourite meal!  I alter this dish to the ingredients I have on hand.  It's all good, and my kids love it!  The coconut milk makes it a little sweet to accompany the spicy!

Ingredients

Onion, green onion, or not at all.
1 fresh green chili, or chili spice.
Vegetables any, all or none what ever you have.
Tomatoes I throw in one or two of my frozen roma toms chopped or purred.(no skin) or not at all!
ginger fresh or powder

Protein - Chicken, sprouted chickpeas, both or 1 as much as you need to feed your family!...let me know if you try something different that works!
fresh cilantro (go out buy this it is so good for you!) chop leaves I dont use the stems.
1 tbls curry paste or use curry powder.
1 can of coconut milk (yes I said can...but it is so good!  Still looking for a replacement)
Almonds if you got them!  So yummy!
unsweetened shredded coconut - handful
Dried fruit raisins, apricots, figs...or none
a little freshly ground pepper

Cook first group of ingredients for about 10 min on medium heat.  You may use a little oil if wanted.
Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 20-30 mins.  Add a little water if needed.

Serve with a dollop of natural yogurt, top with almonds, fresh cilantro, and a little squeezed lemon if you like. Beside rice, couscous, homemade naan, and/or chopped green salad!

 
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