Tempeh and Potato Curry

Yield: 4 servings

8 oz tempeh

1 cup diced tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp coriander

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp fenugreek

1/4 tsp garam masala

salt and pepper

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2-inch ginger, grated

1 potato, cubed

1 can coconut milk

cilantro and lemon for garnish

1. Steam the tempeh for 12 minutes. Set aside.

2. In a blender, combine tomato, tomato paste, lime juice, and all spices and seeds. Blend until smooth.

3. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and a good pinch of salt, and cook until translucent.

4. Crumble the steamed tempeh and add to the pot. Cook for a minute to brown some edges.

5. Add the blended tomato and spice mixture. Mix well and cook over medium heat until the sauce is drying out and sticking to the tempeh (around 7 to 10 mins).

6. Add the potato and coconut milk. Mix well to incorporate, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and the sauce has thickened a bit.

7. Garnish with cilantro and a dash of lemon. Serve with flatbread, naan, or rice.

8. The dish will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Green Lentil, Yam, Mushroom, and Green Bean Curry

Yield: 4-6 servings

1 cup green lentils
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 knob ginger, grated
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground fenugreek
1/2 tsp cayenne
salt and pepper
2 yams, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp chickpea flour
2 cups water
2 cups mushroom broth
1 cup whipping cream
8 crimini mushrooms, quartered
1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces

1. In a medium pot, bring lentils to a boil in 4 cups of water. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lentils are just tender. Drain, rinse in cold water to stop cooking process, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow to sizzle for 10 to 15 seconds.
3. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic, ginger, and spices. Saute for 1 minute.
5. Add the yams and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. This is to coat the yams in oil and prevent them from becoming too mushy in the curry.
6. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpea flour and water. Whisk well. Add this mixture to the pot along with the mushroom broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Yams should be nearly soft but still slightly undercooked.
7. Add cream, mushrooms, green beans, and asparagus. Continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes until all vegetables are just cooked.
8. Add cooked lentils to the pot and stir to combine.


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Yam, Ginger, and Coconut Soup

Yield: 4 servings

1 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 knob ginger, finely grated
1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
1/2 tsp ground fenugreek
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
2 yams, peeled, diced
1 can coconut milk
2 cups water

1. In a medium pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion and sweat for 5 minutes.
2. Add ginger and all spices. Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add yams, coconut milk, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until yams are very soft.
4. Pour soup into the blender and blend until a smooth consistency is achieved.


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