Channa Masala

(http://www.haggisandherring.com/2009/04/channa-masala.html)The one ingredient here that is not usually available in supermarkets is the garam masala, which is a mixture of ground spices that warms the one who eats it, and means literally “warming mixture”. I bought my most recent bottle of garam masala at a inconveniently-located health-food store; when I ran out, I mixed my own… Continue reading Channa Masala

Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili

6 cups vegetable stock or broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons ground cumin½ teaspoon ground turmeric¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ teaspoon salt1 pound red lentils1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes1 sweet onion, diced1 carrot, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 cloves garlic, diced2 bay leaves2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed¼ cup chopped cilantro… Continue reading Red Lentil and Chickpea Chili

Spiced Indian Style Pork

3 pounds boneless, skinless pork shoulder, cut into 1″ cubes½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper¼ cup tomato paste1 cup low-sodium chicken broth2 sweet onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper1 can (14.5 ounce) coconut milk2″ piece ginger, peeled and grated1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground turmeric1 tablespoon garam masala2 mangoes, diced, or 2… Continue reading Spiced Indian Style Pork

Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry (Epicurious)

1 pound dried chickpeas, picked over8 cups baby spinach leaves2 cans diced tomatoes (15 ounces each)2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garam masala½ teaspoon ground turmeric1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1. Soak chickpeas in water eight hours or overnight. Drain, then combine them crockpot with water… Continue reading Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry (Epicurious)

Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry

This is very simple. Cook dried chickpeas overnight, then mix it up and cook; or if using canned, just mix it up and cook. Read More at Epicurious 1 pound dried chickpeas, picked overor4 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas 8 cups baby spinach leaves2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garam masala½… Continue reading Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry