I got this receipe from a friend at the YMCA . She actually brought me a sample to try and I really liked it and wanted to share it with you. If you like curry you should try this. Enjoy !!

2 tbsp veg oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 onion finely chopped, 2 green chilies seeded and chopped, 2 tsp ginger finely minced, 2 tsp finely minced garlic, 3/4 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp garam masala(opt), 2 tsp tomato paste, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp tumeric, 1 cup diced can tomatoes (fresh are great too), 1/2 tsp salt, 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed, 4 cups chopped swiss chard.

Heat oil med heat and cook cumin seeds until they start to pop(1 min). Add onion & chilies and cook 10 mins or until translucent.Add ginger & garlic. Cook 1 min. Add cumin & coriander. Cook 2 mins. Add garam masala(If using). Cook 1 min. Add paste, cayenne and tumeric. Cook 1 min.

Add tomatoes & salt and cook, stirring until softened. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add chickpeas. Reduce and simmer for 10 mins. Stir in swiss chard and simmer until tender. 3 to 4 mins

This makes 4 servings.   The next time I make this I think I will try adding chicken or shrimp to make it a full meal and not just a side.

Posted on February 27th, 2011 by neslyn
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Veggie chilli

1 cup t.v.p. & 1 cup boiling water. Let stand 10 mins.

Add

1-2 tsp cumin, 1-2 tsp italian seasoning, 1 tbsp chilli powder, 1-2 chopped garlis cloves (you can sub garlic powder if you prefer), 1 can black beans(kidney beans are great too), 1 jar spaghetti sauce, 1 can diced tomatoes(spiced ones add even more flavor).

Simmer and add any veggies you like. I use

Onions, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, green and or red pepper, shredded carrots, spinach.If you like heat add 1 jalepeno pepper or some hot sauce. Simmer until the veggies are soft. Season to taste…….Enjoy !!!

NOTE: Watch the sodium and added sugar in the spaghetti sauce. We would suggest using 1 small can of tomato paste and 1med can of tomato sauce instead( drain 1 can of tomatoes and mash them until smooth instead of the sauce , another option…)

Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by neslyn
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