Lentil Tikka Masala

 Tikka Masala can be enjoyed Gluten Free and Vegan. 

Ingredients:

•  olive oil ... just enough so nothing sticks
  
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1-2  tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (fire roasted or with peppers added)
  
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  
• 1 1/2 cups red lentils
• 1 can coconut milk

Instructions:

Saute onion, garlic, ginger, and garam masala in olive oil until onions are translucent

Add can of tomatoes, broth, and lentils. Stir to combine.

Bring to a boil then turn heat down to low and cover. 

Once most of the liquid is absorbed, add the coconut milk. Start with 1/2 a can. Add the full can if the extra liquid is needed (based on personal preference and how absorbent the lentils are).

 

Enjoy with rice ... white or brown based on your preference. 

Aloo Matar

I love flavorful dishes that can be made in a jiffy!

 

 

This one uses many ingredients that we normally have on hand.

 Serve it with rice, millet, sorghum, or a flatbread (gluten free in my home). 

Ingredients:

• 2-4 potatoes (diced)... I used 4 organic potatoes that were between the size of a golf ball and a tennis ball
• 1 cup frozen peas
• just enough olive oil so nothing sticks to the pan
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 tseapoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 can of tomatoes (I used a can of tomatoes w/ green chilies)
• 1 inch of ginger
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup onion (diced)
• 1/2 to 1  cup water (if you wish to thin out...can be omitted)
  

Instructions:

• Add potatoes and oil to a pan. Saute potatoes for about 5 minutes then transfer potatoes to a bowl
• Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until translucent
• Add spices, stir, and heat for about 1-2 minutes
• Add tomatoes and stir to combine
• Return potatoes to the pan and add peas
• Let cook for a few minutes to warm the peas and soften the potatoes. 
• Add water in 1/4 cup increments if you wish to add moisture
  

 

A Hint of Spice Yellow Rice

Yellow Rice is a slightly spicy rice that is a great side dish for an Indian recipe or you can add some tofu to make it a main dish!

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked and cooled rice .... i like a combination white and brown
• Just enough oil to make sure nothing sticks to the pan
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp curry
• 3/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 tbsp toasted nut of choice (seeds if you have a nut allergy)

Instructions:

• Toast the mustard seeds in the oil to bring out their flavor (about 2 minutes). When they start to "pop", add the  curry, turmeric, and crushed pepper to bring out their flavor (about 1 more minute).
• Add the nuts (or seeds) and combine.
• Turn off heat.
• Add lemon juice and rice and mix to combine.