1 onion (large), finely chopped
approx. 1/2 square (1/4 cup) margarine, butter, or cooking oil (or some of each)
2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed well in cold water
approx. 1/2 can tomato paste (you can substitute diced tomatoes or tomato sauce if need be)
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed, or thinly sliced
Heat margarine/oil in large pot and [...]
2 Tbsp. oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (chili powder) (opt)
1 tsp. garam masala (opt)
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
4-6 hard-boiled eggs, shelled and cut in half
Saute onions and garlic [...]
1 lb. dried white beans
2 qt. water
1-2 tsp. salt
1 lb. sweet potatoes
Soak white beans overnight in 2 quarts water. Add salt, and heat until boiling, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender.
Once beans are cooking, peel sweet potatoes and cut into chunks. Simmer in water in separate pot until tender, as well.
Drain both beans and sweet [...]
A low-fat baked version of falafel (spiced, ground chickpea balls or patties), including recipes for tahini sauce and fresh relish. Serve with pita bread ‘pockets’.