Spring into wellness! And it is time to eat healthy, lose weight, and get ready for summer beach body :) Well, so here is our recipe that is super easy to make, it is filling, and it is a great breakfast dish - Shakshuka Verde (aka Spinach Eggs). For those you are not aware, Shakshuka is a popular middle-eastern egg and tomato dish. It is quite popular in Washington, DC restaurants, and because it is spring and we wanted to make a green healthy breakfast dish, we thought of changing Shakshuka tomatoes to spinach. I always buy fresh organic spinach, and that makes a ton of difference. Honestly, I buy everything organic if I can. It is healthier and flavorful...
When you crave a nice spicy warm soup and do not want to go through the hassle of making curry, my Cauliflower and Potato Curry Soup does the trick! This is one of my special recipes, it is an Indianish recipe and is vegan. Cauliflower and Potato curry is quite common in India. In Hindu temples, when they serve food, you will find a thin curry to be had with roti bread that is made with these vegetables. You can use as little or as much water you want to make this soup style or a thicker drier curry. Based on your preference, you can switch the vegetables, if you want to make it sweeter, try substituting cauliflower with carrots...
Kerala (meaning, land of coconuts) is a south Indian state known for its beautiful pristine beaches and backwaters. Seafood and coconut based recipes are plenty in Kerala. Most of the inhabitants of Kerala are Christian, and eating meat is prevalent in this region. This recipe reminds me of Chicken Pot Pie, which is my favorite American entree. This recipe is one of the easy stews from Kerala. I make this recipe with regular organic coconut milk. Thai Kitchen is the best brand of coconut milk, or Trader Joe's organic coconut milk is a close substitute. You can change the vegetables based upon what you have in the refrigerator. If you want to substitute chicken, then red meat or pork works...
Traditional south Indian soup 'Rasam' is made with lentil stock and tomatoes. This is a simple soup and can be enjoyed during cold winter nights. Special warming ingredients such as curry leaves, black pepper, turmeric, and ginger help with digestion and provide natural warmth to our bodies. If you cannot find curry leaves (only to be found at the Indian store), then squeeze a tablespoon of lemon, and that should do the trick. Curry leaves are quintessential to south India, and every family grows their own curry leaf plant. Back home, my mom has a huge curry leaf plant, it is almost a tree, and just rubbing your fingers on the leaves oozes essential oils from these delicious curry leaves....
I have had many madeleines during my visits to France. Some were dunked in ganache, some were dusted with powdered sugar, and some were just plain and freshly baked. As I recently started baking, I found this recipe in Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery cookbook. Adding a twist to your regular madeleine, I found his Pistachio Madeleine recipe an Indianish recipe. I have made this recipe a few times, and I have made it with walnut butter (since I had some), so I play with various kinds of nut butters and see what you like. Pistachio nut butter is my absolute favorite. And since I did not have any at home, I made my own, and I don't think it was...
