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Madras Spice Mix

 

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Madras Spice Mix
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

Homemade Indian spice mix.

Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 Tbsp
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon chilli powder optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients

    Store in airtight jar.

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Moroccan Carrot Salad

 

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Moroccan Carrot Salad
Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup carrot diced
  • 1/4 cup cauliflower diced
  • 1/4 cup courgette diced
  • 2 tbsp capsicum diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup canned chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup green leaves (mustard, spinach, rocket) shredded
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp mint chopped
  • 1 tsp liquid honey
  • 1 tsp moroccan spice mix
Instructions

  1. Combine all salad ingredients and season lightly.

    Mix all dressing ingredients and stir into salad.

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Black Bean Burgers

 

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Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium brown onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 red capsicum finely diced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 red chilli optional
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed, drained, mashed
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/4 cup ground cornmeal
Avocado Cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 avocado
Salsa
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
Burgers

  1. Heat oil in a large frypan. 

    Add onions, turn heat to very low and saute for 10 minutes until soft.

    Add spices, and chili if using, turn heat up and stir until fragrant, cool.

    Transfer onion mix to bowl with breadcrumbs, beans, and egg. Season and mix well.

    Divide mixture into patties, about 1 inch thick, refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until ready to use.

    Dredge burger patties in cornmeal.

    Cook burgers on bbq until toasted and cooked through - approx. 4 minutes.

    Serve in buns with avocado cream and salsa.

Avocado Cream

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender with seasoning and puree to a cream.

    Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate.

Salsa

  1. Combine all ingredients and rest for at least 20 minutes.

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Brussels sprouts

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Brussels sprouts & apple
Ingredients
  • 150 gm baby brussels sprouts
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • sprigs thyme
  • 1 apple tart
  • 35 gm cheese grated
  • salt & peper
Instructions

  1. Slice Brussels sprouts into 2 or 3 pieces, depending on size.

    Quarter and core apple, slice each quarter into slices. 

    Heat oil in pan, add Brussels sprouts, apple slices, and lemon juice, season to taste and saute until tender.

    Serve with a sprinkle of grated cheese.


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