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Jun 3rd

Episodes » Episode 33: Chana Masala

Episode 33 is our first jump into Indian food. My recipe for Chana Masala came from weeks of experimenting with this basic recipe. I tried it once verbatim...and it was just OK. 2nd time I played with the spices and it was better, but still not fabulous. 3rd time I added chicken broth and BAM - the wow factor! Just WAIT until you taste this!!

 

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Recipes » Chana Masala

INGREDIENTS

-1 cup Basmati rice

-4 cups chicken broth

-1 Tbsp vegetable oil

-1 large onion, minced

-3 cloves garlic, minced

-4 tsp grated fresh ginger

-1 jalapeno, minced

-1 Tbsp coriander (ground)

-3 Tbsp cumin

-1/2 tsp cayenne

-2 tsp tumeric

-1/2 tsp paprika

-2 tsp garam masala

-1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

-1 28 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

-juice of 2 lemons

-1 tsp sugar

salt and pepper to taste

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Oct 4th

Recipes » Allie's Staple Mish-Mosh Salad

Here's a great little salad idea for when you're ready to re-purpose your roasted chicken. This is my staple mish-mosh lunch. it's healthy, hearty and filling, which is a lot to say for a salad. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

· 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped

· 1/4 - 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved

· 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced thin

· 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas

· 1/4 cup hearts of palm

· 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin

· 1/2 to 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded

· 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

dressing:

· 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

· 2 tsp Dijon mustard

· 1/4 cup olive oil

· Salt & Pepper to taste

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