Red Potato and Green Pea Samosas

A great baked samosa recipe from jehangir Mehta.  Originally published in Food and Wine Novemeber 2003. ingredients 3/4 pound red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 cup frozen peas 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon garam masala Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 14 sheets of phyllo dough 5 [...]

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Bhaji-Parsi Braised Greens

1 1/4″ piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped Salt 2 1/2 lbs. greens, such as spinach or amaranth, trimmed and washed 1 tbsp. canola oil 1–2 green thai chiles, slit to the stem 1 small red onion, chopped 1/4 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1 tomato, cored and coarsely chopped 1. Put [...]

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Three Bean Salad

from Saveur Whisk together 1/2 c. white vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp. dry mustard (I highly recommend Colman’s),  and 3/4 tsp. celery seed in a bowl.  Drizzle in 1/4 cup canola oil while whisking to form a smooth dressing.  Add 2 chopped ribs of celery 1 cored seeded and chopped green bell pepper, 1 [...]

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Polenta with Spinach and Parmesan

2 cups water 2 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup polenta or cornmeal 1 T. olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups packed chopped baby spinach 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 2 T. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp pepper Combine water, broth and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil [...]

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Colorful Lentil Salad

5 cups plus 2 T. water, divided 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed 3 T. olive oil 2 T. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. minced garlic 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 small cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup [...]

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Roasted Cauliflower with Indian Barbeque Sauce

1 T. ground cumin 1 2 lb head of cauliflower, cored, cut into 1 inch florets (about 8 cups) 4 T. vegetable oil, divided 1 tsp. minced peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 1/4 cups ketchup 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 T. sugar Preheat oven to 400. Toast cumin in small skillet over [...]

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Confetti Rice Pilaf

2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 3/4 c. finely chopped zucchini 2/3 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 c. finely chopped carrot 2 c. water 3/4 tsp. salt Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 2 minutes. [...]

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Winter Vegetables and Bulgur

2 T. olive oil 4 c. 3/4 in pieces chopped peeled assorted root vegetables (such as carrots, turnips, celery root, and golden beets) 2 c. chopped onions 4 c. vegetable broth 1 rounded tsp. herbes de Provence 1 1/2 c. bulgur (about 8 oz) 1 6 oz package of baby spinach leaves Heat oil in [...]

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