Enjoy this fresh, lively salad dressing tossed into a variety of leafy greens, or drizzled over tomato, radish, cucumber and carrots. The recipe will yield approximately 1/2 cup.
Himalayan pink salt
Tandoori Spiced Salmon with Fresh Greens & Avocado
This tandoori seasoned salmon makes a simply divine, elegant meal, and it’s SO EASY! Serve with steamed peas and roasted butternut squash, or crusty buttered sourdough bread, basmati rice, or quinoa.
Leafy Green Salad with Vegan Ranch
For variety and good nutrition, choose an assortment of leafy lettuce greens. Add herbs such as chives, parsley, basil or mint, if desired. Red radish adds flavor and color and they’re easy to find. However, add any exotic radishes (purple, daikon, watermelon, etc.) if you find them.
Vegan Ranch Dressing
This is a plant-based, non-dairy take on a traditional favorite. We’ve opted for plain coconut milk yogurt mixed with vegan mayonnaise made with avocado oil. Feel free to add fresh herbs and skip the dried if preferred. If you’ve got some on hand, the vegan Worcestershire sauce adds a nice little burst of flavor! Use this dressing on leafy green salads, drizzled over tomato slices, and as a dip for sweet potato fries and onion rings.
Cucumber, Carrot, and Tomato Raita
Raita is a classic Indian favorite made from yogurt, cucumbers, and cumin. There are endless variations that feature additional vegetables and spices. It’s a delicious, cooling addition to a spicy meal, dish, or snack.
Smoked Chipotle Morita Masala
Print Recipe Smoked Chipotle Morita Masala Enjoy this fragrant, pan-toasted masala in curries, dals, dips, sauces, dressings, grilling rubs for meats, stir-fries, stews and soups. The heat level can be controlled and lessened by removing the seeds from the chili peppers before pan toasting. The recipe will yield roughly 4-5 tablespoons, depending on the size […]
Black Eyed Pea Salad
Cumin, Coriander and Balti Curry season this delicious vegetarian black-eyed pea salad. The peas can be substituted with another legume if desired, and the amounts of vegetables and dressing ingredients can always be altered to personal preference. Enjoy this healthy salad with buttered crusty sourdough, or as a wrap. It’s wonderful served over baked potatoes or stuffed into pita pockets, too.
Chipotle Masala Rice with Tamarind
This delicious basmati rice dish is seasoned with a unique masala made from dry-roasted smoked Chipotle Morita chili peppers. Tamarind, jaggery, ghee, and roasted peanuts round out the flavors. Serve this as a side dish, or as a main dish with added vegetables and protein of choice. You can reduce the heat (spiciness) of the masala by halving the chili pepper and removing the seeds before pan-toasting.
Tamarind-Ginger Grilled Chicken Thighs
Tangy and slightly sweet, these finger-licking chicken thighs are so easy you’ll go back to them time and again. For the marinade, we’ve used A Date with Tamarind Chutney for a little sweetness, but feel to use straight tamarind paste if you prefer a stronger tart flavor. The tamarind-ginger marinade is also great with tofu, summer squash, onions, peppers, and sweet potato.
No-Bake Cocoa Natto Cookie Bites
Many people are aware of the tremendous benefits of natto, a Japanese staple that, for many Westerners, can be a bit off-putting. That’s where the Pure Indian Foods Freeze-Dried Natto comes in so beautifully. It’s easily reconstituted, and best of all, the taste is mild and pleasant, blending well with other flavorful ingredients. These cookie bites are a coconut-free version of the recipe available at https://www.pureindianfoods.com/blogs/recipes/coco-natto-cookie-bites. If you want to consume some natto every day and don’t know where to begin, these chocolatey cookie bites are a great place to start.
Natto Lunch Bowl with Sesame Dressing
This is more or less a DIY lunch bowl, simple and ideal for one person. It’s prepared with re-constituted natto and a delicious Japanese-style sauce. Choose any cooked grain or potato you like, along with favorite veggies, and your choice of protein. We’ve used curry-spiced tofu teriyaki (recipe below).
Curry-Roasted Root Vegetables with Marinara and Ghee
This colorful, delicious recipe uses a variety of naturally sweet root vegetables seasoned with ghee, curry, cayenne and a favorite marinara sauce. The vegetables are roasted in a hot oven to golden perfection and topped off with a sprinkle of parsley for the final touch. Vegetables we used include onions, carrots, rutabaga, golden beets and daikon radish. Add spices and parsley to personal taste.
