I have done away with fresh coconut because dried is so much easier, but if you have the time, fresh coconut is tastier.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • ground turmeric
  • heaped teaspoon ground coriander
  • garam masala
  • sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • cumin seeds
  • brown mustard seeds
  • dried red chiles
  • dried bay leaves

Khicheri is made with rice and lentils. I make mine with brown rice and split green lentils, but it is normally made with white rice and can be made with just about any kind of lentil.

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • rounded teaspoon ghee
  • cumin seeds
  • chopped fresh ginger
  • garlic
  • Kosher salt
  • ground turmeric
  • garam masala
  • freshly ground black pepper
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • cumin seeds
  • black mustard seeds
  • Generous 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • paprika or bafaat powder
  • vegetable oil
  • chopped fresh cilantro leaves

2 October 2010 —-A number of greens work well in this hearty Italian dish. Chard and turnip greens are growing in my garden, so those are ones I’m using now, but I wouldn’t hesitate to use kale, either.
I also added the fresh cranberry beans that I had from the farm.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

A number of greens work well in this hearty Italian dish. Chard and turnip greens are growing in my garden, so those are ones I’m using now, but I wouldn’t hesitate to use kale, either.
Advance preparation: The soup can be made up to a day or two ahead of time, but do not add the pasta until you are ready to serve. Reheat and add as directed.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • water
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

5/27/2012 Use green lentils, the red ones break down too much, but are still tasty. I used 1 tsp of dried cilantro bc I didn’t have fresh. I did cook the quinoa a little longer. Pretty good and filling.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • * 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • * 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • * 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • * 1/2 cup lentils
  • * 1/2 cup quinoa
  • * Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
You might need to buy:
  • garlic cloves
  • Parsley puree:
  • Parsley puree
  • cubed ham
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • minced fresh parsley
  • Yield: about 1/3 cup

“Ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and saffron infuse each spoonful of this savory soup — a hearty combination of lentils, chickpeas, fennel, onions and tomatoes. Pick up the spice profile with a dollop of Charmoula, a Moroccan condiment with garlic, cumin, cilantro and jalapeño. Great with a warm whole wheat pita and a simple salad on the side.”

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground turmeric
  • ground ginger
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • Soup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • cilantro
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • garlic
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • Charmoula
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • dried bay leaves
  • sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste