Appetizer

Chickpea kabobs – grilled, baked and pan-fried

VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, NUT-FREE Our Thanksgiving or ‘friendsgiving' (as we celebrate it with friends) is always a big feast hosted in our home. The spread is completely vegetarian mostly vegan infact!  One of the appetizers I prepared from scratch this year was chickpea kabobs. Chickpea is one of the tastiest dried beans. It is super… Continue reading Chickpea kabobs – grilled, baked and pan-fried

Indian, Lunch, Dinner and Entrees

Creamy ‘nutty’ chickpea curry

Chickpeas are one of the tastiest beans and also one of the most versatile protein. It can be used in a variety of ways. Channa or Chole as they are called in India, is a very homey dish and consumed in a myriad of preparations in every Indian household. Today’s chickpea curry is totally unique and… Continue reading Creamy ‘nutty’ chickpea curry

Indian, Lunch, Dinner and Entrees

Spicy arugula gravy with chickpeas

Start up the InstantPot. Get 2 bunches of greens and some cooked chickpeas. Make a simple gravy using the Immersion blender. This dish can come together in under 30 minutes. After we presented - Creamy chards with crispy cauliflower recipe - which was a huge hit, my mom who is an amazing cook herself prepared the… Continue reading Spicy arugula gravy with chickpeas