Tag: chickpeas

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Hummus is one of my kitchen essentials; something which I cannot do without.

Curried Butternut Squash with Brown Chickpeas

Curried Butternut Squash with Brown Chickpeas

The combination of pumpkin and the brown chickpeas is a traditional dish from home. We call it Kumror Chokka. Kumro is Pumpkin; but do not ask me why it is a Chokka. Think of this dish as a flavorful curried pumpkin – just right for 

Curried Okra with Chickpeas

Curried Okra with Chickpeas

I like the sound of  “Lady’s Finger” better than “Okra”. It could be that I am more used to the Lady Finger, since we were not aware of the existence of the word  “Okra” before we came here; or simply because the  lady’s finger visually 

Paneer Kofta (Stuffed Cheese Balls)

Paneer Kofta (Stuffed Cheese Balls)

Soft Indian cheese filled with cream, cashews, raisins and deep fried for a delightful snack.

Roasted Artichokes Chickpeas & Garlic Salad with Lemon & Sesame

Roasted Artichokes Chickpeas & Garlic Salad with Lemon & Sesame

Artichokes and chickpeas roasted with garlic and lightly coated with lemon and sesame. Not much going on here, but the salad does offer a full burst of flavor and nutrition.