Wednesday 29 April 2015

Kale Rupar

Kale Rupar (10 portions)

Ingredients:
5 bunches of kale, washed, chopped
1/2 tea spoon of mustard seed, whole
1/4 th cup of garlic, minced
1/4th cup of onions, chopped
2 tea spoons of olive oil
1 tea spoon of butter
* salt-pepper
1/2 cup of red pepper, chopped
1 tea spoon of cumin seed, whole

Method:
In a cooking pot saute the rep pepper, with the whole cumin, mustard seeds, garlic, onions, using the olive oil and the butter for 1 min. Add the kale and cook it for 2-3 more min. Season with salt-pepper. Serve hot either with some mashed potatoes, rice or any other side dishes. Very healthy and tasty!

Red Beet Salad

Red Beet Salad (10 Portions)

Ingredients:
4 lbs. of red beets, steamed, peeled, cubed
1/2 cup of sweet relish
1/4th cup of coriander/cilantro leaves, chopped
* salt-pepper
2 tea spoons of olive oil
1/4th cup of sun dried tomatoes, minced
1/2 tea spoon of ground cumin
1/2 tea spoon of smoked paprika

10 cups of mesclun salad <spring mix>


Method:
In a big bowl, toss all of the above ingredients. Chill it in the fridge for 15 min. Serve this amazing salad on top of the spring mix. Very healthy, refreshing and easy to make!

Monday 27 April 2015

Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup: <10 Portions/Servings>

Ingredients:
250 gm. of red lentil <Rinsed with cold water>
1.5 lt. of water
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup of chopped garlic
1/2 cup of chopped onions
2 tea spoons of chopped ginger
1 cup of potatoes, potatoes, cubes
1 cup of peeled carrots, cubes
1/2 cup of tomatoes, cubes
1 tea spoon of turmeric powder
* salt/pepper
1/4 cup of butter
2 tea spoon of olive oil
1/2 cup of cilantro/coriander leaves, chopped

Method:
Saute the onion, ginger, garlic, with the potatoes, carrots and tomatoes for 2-3 min. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for 45 min. or till you see that the lentils are cooked properly. Season with salt/pepper.  Add the coriander at the end. Serve hot. Very healthy and winter refreshing soup!