• MAY 27, 2019

    Derek’s mock Tuna with Chickpeas

    Part 1: Tofu mayonnaise: One package medium firm tofu approx. 12 oz. 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 dates, pitted 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp mustard powder 1/8 tsp ground pepper Combine all ingredients into a blender, blend until completely smooth.   Part 2: Chickpeas Place 1 to 1 1/2 cups of canned or

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    • MARCH 17, 2019
    Veena’s Dhokla

    Veena’s Dhokla

    Veena’s Dhokla(Steamed Savory Cakes) Ingredients: (for initial prep) 1 cup Sooji(cream of wheat) 1.5 tbsp of chickpea flour 1 tsp grated Ginger 1 tsp lemon juice ½ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Turmeric 2 cups of unsweetened Yogurt(almond or soy) Ingredients(later prep) 1 tsp of Eno(available at Indian grocery stores)–can substitute with ½ tsp of baking

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    • OCTOBER 7, 2018
    Chawla Chana Masala(Chick peas, Indian style)

    Chawla Chana Masala(Chick peas, Indian style)

    Chawla Chana Masala: Serves 6-8   INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of dry chickpeas OR 3 15.5 oz cans of chickpeas 3 tbsp of grated fresh ginger 1 tsp of cumin seeds 1 medium sized tomato–blended 0-2 green chiles finely chopped(depending on desired heat/spice level) 1-2 tsp of salt 1 tsp of ground cumin powder 1 tsp

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