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Paneer with Green Beans

  • 2 tablespoon ghee or butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 9-10 curry leaves, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 cup yellow beans, chopped
  • 1 cup paneer, grated
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Heat a heavy saucepan with the ghee or butter. Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Saute for 30 seconds and add the onion and ginger. Saute on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the green and yellow beans and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the paneer, ground coriander, salt and cayenne pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat. Cover with lid for 5 minutes till the beans are soft but not mushy. Check for seasonings and garnish with cilantro.

South Indian Style Brown Fried Rice with Red Pepper and Green Beans

I love south indian style lemon rice… and make it often… so I was in the mood but wanted to make it healthier and filled with veggies- so I came up with this recipe… I cooked it with brown rice and added peppers and green beans.. check it out- it is yummy!

  • 1 cup brown jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water

Transfer the rice to a heavy saucepan with the oil and sauté on medium heat for a minute. Add the salt and water, bring to a boil and cover partially with a lid and lower the heat to a low medium. Continue cooking, about 15 minutes till all the water is cooked off from the surface. Place the lid on the pan and lower the heat to a very low and continue cooking for at least 20 minutes or till cooked. Fluff with fork and let cool.

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 12-15 curry leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon white moong dal
  • 1 tablespoon channa dal
  • ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • Salt
  • Juice of half a large lemon
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Add the oil to a wok like saucepan with the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, moong dal, channa dal, coconut and peanuts. Saute on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the onion and ginger and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red pepper and green beans and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cooled brown rice, salt and lemon juice. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, check for seasonings and finish off with the cilantro. Serve with grilled meats or lentils.

Soba Noodles with Mushrooms and Red Peppers

Meatless Mondays have never been yummier! These easy to make soba noodles are a crowd pleaser- no one will notice how healthy they are! I would eliminate the dashi to make it a 100% vegetarian!

Sauce

  • 1 cup vegetable broth, warm
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dashi
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch

Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and keep aside.

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced, any variety
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 large red pepper, sliced
  • 1 pound fresh or dried soba noodles, cooked to package instructions, drained and rinsed with cold water
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 3 green onions, sliced on a bias

Heat a wok like pan with the peanut oil. Add the mushrooms, green beans and red peppers and sauté on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked and drained noodles and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add the sauce and bring to a boil and mix well. Taste for seasonings and add salt and pepper accordingly. Garnish with green onions and serve.

 

 

Penang Curry- My Version

Panang Curry

A great version to make at home…

Curry Paste

  • 2 to 3 dried chilies, soaked in warm water until soft and seeds removed
  • 1 inch galangal, grated
  • 3 to 4 stalks lemongrass, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 small shallots
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro stems
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ cup peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and peanuts in a small frying pan till aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes. Take out and grind in a spice grinder. Add to a mortar and pestle. Add the soft red chilies to the spices in the mortar and pestle.
Add the grated galanga, lemongrass, cilantro stems, garlic and shallots to a small food processor and process till smooth. Add the mixture to the mortar and pestle. Add the shrimp paste to the whole mixture and pound the paste till incorporated together and relatively smooth. Add the salt and keep aside.

  • 1 can low-fat coconut milk
  • 3 to 4 kaffir lime leaves, sliced thin
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, sliced thin on a bias
  • 1 cup haricot verts (green beans), cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon palm sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • Juice and zest of one lime
  • ½ cup basil, shredded

Heat a saucepan on medium heat and add the curry paste. Add ¼ cup of coconut milk and sauté on medium heat while stirring constantly. Make sure the milk does not burn. Keep adding as the liquid evaporates and more is needed. This should take about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the beans and bring to a boil and cook for a minutes. Add the chicken and bring to a boil. Simmer and add the lime leaves, palm sugar, fish sauce, juice and zest of the lime. Mix well and check for seasonings. Turn off as soon as the chicken is cooked through. Garnish with basil and serve with rice.

Quick Summer Pasta

I was watching Michael Symon making a summer pasta and I decided to tweak his recipe and make my own. I have to say, one of my favorites!!

  • 3 strips bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup green beans, chopped
  • 2 ears of corn, off the cob
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno, sliced thin
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ pound pasta of choice, cooked al dente with ½ cup pasta water spared
  • Salt

Heat a frying pan and add bacon and oil. Cook the bacon on medium heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon pieces are golden brown. Add the beans, corn, garlic, green onions and jalapeno. Saute on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pasta and pasta water, mix well and add salt, dill and cilantro. Serve warm.

 

Chicken and Potatoes

This is a delicious, quick, healthy meal to make through the week. Best of all, I made it a one pot meal.. I used my largest frying pan (14 inches), it was large enough to fit everything. In case you don’t have crazy large pans, just cook the ingredients in batches and put them together at the end.

  • 3 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • ½ cup leftover tomato compote or tomato sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Marinate the chicken pieces with the tomato compote/sauce, garlic, oil and salt.  Mix well let sit for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge.

  • 3 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch discs
  • 1 bunch green beans, trimmed

Place the potatoes discs in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes or till the potatoes are tender but not mushy.  Add the beans while the potatoes simmer and blanch for 1 minute. Take the beans out with tongs while the potatoes are still cooking. Place the beans in cold water to stop the cooking. Drain and keep aside. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain and keep aside.

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup dill, chopped
  • Salt

Heat a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the chicken pieces and brown both sides, either together or in batches depending on the size of the pan. Take the chicken out and add more oil if necessary and add the potatoes. Brown both sides on medium heat. Move the potatoes aside and add the beans and toss them for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt. Add the chicken back and finish cooking through. Top with feta, parsley and dill. Check for seasonings and add salt. Serve warm.

 

Green and Yellow Beans with Dill

I am revisiting some recipes… this is ideal for Meatless Mondays and there are loads of beans in the farmers market right now!!

  • 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cups green and yellow beans, trimmed and chopped
  • Salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup dill, chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Heat a heavy saucepan with the olive oil. Add the cumin and coriander seeds. Saute for a minute on medium heat and add the green onions and ginger. Saute on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the green beans, salt and cayenne pepper. Saute on high heat for a minute, turn heat to medium and cover with lid and cook for 3 to 4 minutes- just enough time to cook the beans. Make sure not to overcook. Take the lid off and turn the heat on medium high and sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Check for seasonings and add dill and cilantro. Mix well and serve.