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The King Dal
The King Dal uses whole green mung beans rather than split dal, so the recipe begins with a long soak and has a firmer final texture.
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Vegetarian Mixed Bean Chili
Vegetarian Mixed Bean Chili combines cooked mixed beans with texturized vegetable protein, vegetables, tomato, and chili seasoning in a one-pot meal.
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Coconut Vegetable Tofu Medley
Coconut Vegetable Tofu Medley combines peppers, zucchini, tofu, and coconut milk in a quick stovetop dish that keeps the vegetables distinct rather than stewing them for a long time.
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Small Red Bean Curry
Small red beans finish cooking with caramelized onion, ginger, garlic, tomato, coriander, cumin and garam masala, then are brightened with lemon.
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Masala Patties (Dokri Nu Shak)
Dokri Nu Shak combines set gram-flour patties with a tomato masala. The patties need time to cool and hold their shape before they meet the sauce.
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Favorite Beans
Black-eyed peas and bell peppers form the base of this coconut-milk bean dish. A separately cooked onion vagar adds a final layer of flavor.
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Quick Black Beans
Black beans are combined with zucchini, peppers, spinach, ginger, garlic and chili, then served with yogurt and cilantro for a quick meal.
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Tea Party Channa Bateta
Potatoes and chickpeas are sautéed with mustard seeds, turmeric, chili, cilantro and lemon for a compact Indian tea-party dish.
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Chilled Mixed Fruit Soup
Strawberries, nectarines, plums and berries are simmered with peach nectar, sweetener and cinnamon, then chilled with fresh fruit folded back in.
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Shiitake Mushroom & Vegetable Soup
Dried shiitake mushrooms, sweet potato, carrot, cabbage and optional miso form a hearty vegetable soup with ginger, garlic and tamari.
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Yummy Yam Soup
Yams simmer with caramelized onion, garlic, turmeric and whole warm spices, then are puréed into a smooth soup finished with yogurt and parsley.
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Hearty Red Lentil, Barley & Vegetable Soup
Red lentils, barley, vegetables and warm spices simmer together in a hearty one-pot soup with tomato, parsley, bay leaf, cloves and peppercorns.
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Hearty Chickpea Soup
This substantial chickpea soup uses chickpeas in two forms: whole in the pot and puréed with stock. Vegetables, paprika, lemon, and parsley complete the bowl.
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Gazpacho
Gazpacho brings vegetables, avocado, herbs, and tomato juice together without heat. Lime adds acidity, and chilling gives the finished soup its refreshing character.
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Spinach & Sweet Potato Soup
Spinach and sweet potato are simmered with onion, ginger and garlic, then puréed only partly so the finished soup keeps some texture.
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Spinach Vegetable Soup
Spinach, sweet potato and carrot simmer with onion, ginger and cumin in a straightforward vegetable soup designed for a hearty everyday bowl.
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Warming Cauliflower, Broccoli & Miso Soup
Cauliflower and broccoli simmer with caramelized onion, garlic, chili and whole spices, then are partly puréed and finished with miso.
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Spiced Vegetable Soup
A deeply seasoned vegetable soup with ginger, garlic, chili, garam masala, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli and cauliflower in vegetable stock.
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Spicy Chickpea Soup with Coconut, Cilantro & Yogurt
Chickpeas, coconut milk and warm spices simmer with curry leaves, then part of the soup is puréed and finished with tamarind and cilantro yogurt.
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Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin, caramelized onion, ginger, cumin and green chili are simmered in vegetable stock, puréed smooth and finished with nutmeg and herbs.
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Chickpea Curry
Chickpeas finish cooking in a spiced onion and ginger sauce with turmeric, cumin, coriander and garam masala, then are brightened with lemon.
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Kala Channa in Coconut Sauce
Black chickpeas simmer in a spiced tomato and coconut sauce with curry leaves, lemon and caramelized onion in this rich Indian-style entrée.
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Asparagus Miso Soup
Asparagus and sweet potato simmer in vegetable bouillon before miso, lemon and pepper are added, then the soup is lightly mashed and garnished.
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Red Lentil Soup
Red lentils cook with onion, ginger, garlic, celery, carrot and whole warm spices in a fast, comforting soup finished with fresh cilantro.