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Mediterranean Summer Lentil Salad
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
  • 1 can organic lentils
  • 2 medium tomatoes (seeded and diced)
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup capers (baby or chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin cold pressed)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions:

Drain and rinse the lentils, combine with the tomato, capers and olives.

Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper and pour over the lentil mixture.

Just before serving add the parsley and combine well.

You can use this as a base for grilled vegetables, tofu or other meat replacements, or to stuff breads. Toasted nuts like almonds also make a good garnish for the salad.

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 15 mins


 

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Paneer Tikka Masala

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1. 5 tsp. lemon juice
2. 1 tsp. grated ginger
3. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
4. 2 green chili, chopped
5. 3 tbsp. chopped coriander
6. 1 tsp. chili powder
7. salt to taste
8. 250g paneer cut into cubes.
9. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
10. 2 onions, chopped in 1-inch long thin slices
11. ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
12. 3-4 tbsp. thick yogurt
13. ½ cup milk.

For Garnishing:
Some chopped coriander.

Method:

1. Mix together lemon juice, ginger, garlic, green chili, half of the coriander, chili powder, salt, and paneer in a bowl .  Cover and leave to marinate for an hour.
2. Heat oil in a pan and cook onions for 3-4 minutes on low flame till transparent.  Add turmeric powder, yogurt, milk and the remaining coriander.  Stir for a few minutes till the sauce thickens.
3. Add the paneer mixture in the sauce and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame. Adjust the seasoning.
4. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander with your choice of Indian bread or rice.

 

 

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