Falafel

Ingredients: 16 ounces dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained1 onion, coarsely chopped1 jalapeño, coarsely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro1 cup chopped fresh parsley1/3 cup flour2 Tablespoons kosher salt2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 teaspoon ground cuminVegetable oil (for frying; about 8 cups) Directions: Pulse chickpeas in a food processor, scraping downContinue reading “Falafel”

Chickpea Curry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½ inch dice Salt and pepper 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 leek, cut in half and into half moons 1 to 2 fresh red or green chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1-inch fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves garlic, mincedContinue reading “Chickpea Curry”

Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Kick’ n Curry Mole by Freak Flag Foods (or curry powder) 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 bay leaf 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 yellow onion, sliced 1Continue reading “Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry”