Ugly delicious! Eat these patties as they are or enjoy them on a burger bun with all the trimmings. Tomato sauce (ketchup) is a must and (for those who like it spicy) Sriracha sauce as well. Peel 1 large or 2-3 small sweet potatoes, chop them into large pieces and steam them until soft. Take…… Continue reading sweet potato and red lentil patties
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butter paneer + cauliflower dhal
Instead of the ubiquitous butter chicken, this recipe by Swasthi uses paneer cheese. Delicious! To make the sauce heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan and add 2 whole cardamom pods. Next add 1 large chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent. Add an equal amount of chopped tomatoes and ¾ of a…… Continue reading butter paneer + cauliflower dhal
roasted vegetable and lentil patties
Here’s a great way to use up leftover vegetables. My vegetables were a very Mediterranean mix of eggplant, zucchini, onion and red pepper but this will work just as well with other vegetables. First cook some red lentils in water. Don’t add too much water and try to drain the lentil while they still have…… Continue reading roasted vegetable and lentil patties
red lentil pasta + salad
Red lentils are an excellent source of protein and this vegetarian pasta is satisfying and so full of flavour. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced onion, 1 finely diced carrot and an equivalent amount of finely diced celery. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Add…… Continue reading red lentil pasta + salad
mushroom, walnut and lentil loaf
Not in the mood for meat? Here’s a high protein, gluten free loaf that everyone will enjoy. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line the base and sides of a 1.5 litre loaf tin with baking paper. Heat 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and butter in a saucepan and add a mirepoix of finely diced onion, celery…… Continue reading mushroom, walnut and lentil loaf
fish and green mango curry + dhal with spinach
Inspired by the gift of a new cookbook Before it’s all forgotten by Shivahari Sellamuttu, David cooked this delicious Sri Lankan style meal. In a frypan over low heat dry roast 1½ tablespoons of chilli powder, 1 tablespoon of ground coriander seeds and 2 teaspoons of ground cumin until aromatic then set aside. In a heavy…… Continue reading fish and green mango curry + dhal with spinach
michelle picker cooks 