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Chana Masala On Basmati With Toasted Cumin Seeds

  Sometimes the weekly menu plan is unceremoniously pushed aside to accomodate a very serious craving. This Wednesday the craving was chana masala served over my favourite rice on the planet.   The Many Flavours Of Chana Masala   There are many subtle differences in everyone’s preparation of Indian cuisine, but some basic ingredients are […]

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Chana Masala & Baingan Bharta with Onion Bhaji and Basmati Rice

    Indian Food Soothes The Soul This Friday our menu plan called for … nothing, because Friday is a just-for-fun day. Rather than order take-out however I decided to make some of our trusty Indian favourites; namely: Chana Masala: Chick peas in a warm garam masala sauce Baingan Bharta: Mashed eggplant with diced tomatoes […]

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Seared Scallops with Chana Masala & Carrot Salad

Overview … This Monday evening the weekly menu plan calls for: Protein: Scallops Starchy Side: Chickpeas Vegetable: Carrots Letting the combination simmer in my mind for a moment I couldn’t help but think of a beautiful dish from one of our favourite local Indian restaurants called Sahib’s. Their chickpea chana masala is irresistible and was motivation […]