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Chickpeas with Tomato and Spinach Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas 1 teaspoon tumeric powder 6 Tbs oil (I use canola) 6 medium roma tomatoes diced 1 large yellow onion diced 4 cups packed fresh spinach 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2… more »

This is a great recipe for spicy chicken dish. There are a bunch of steps but it's really not that bad. Once you've made it once it goes faster the next time. I like it because you can get it going in the morning and you have a finished dish for supper.… more »

The challenge today was to cook some dishes that can be eaten while in the induction phase of the Atkins Diet. I know that spices are generally counted very low in carbohydrates so why not spice it up?   I picked out a few vegetables that are on the lis… more »

This is a chutney made with cilantro and mint leaves. It's great with fried foods like pakoras and samosas. I made a big batch and put some portions in the freezer for later.   4 cups mint leaves (no stems) 4 cups cilantro leaves and small stems 10 thai… more »

This is a tasty dish as a side. It is a dry saute and is very flavorful. 2 heads cauliflower cut into bite size pieces 4 medium potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces 2 medium onions 4 Tablespoons oil 1 large bunch fresh methi 1-1/2 Tablespoons grated… more »