Samosas

Filling

2 lbs potatoes, diced

8 oz frozen green peas

3 tsp oil

2 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coarse coriander powder

½-1 tsp salt

⅛ tsp raw mango (amchur) powder

Directions

1. Boil and dice potatoes, set aside

2. Partially smash green peas

3. Heat oil and roast cumin seeds

4. Add partially smashed green peas, potatoes, and seasonings to roasting cumin seeds

5. Mix and turn off the stove

Pastry

3 cups all purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour

½ cup water

½ cup cooking oil

¾ tsp salt

Directions

1. Mix everything together until a texture that can be easily rolled

2. Roll into a circle and cut in half

3. Fold each half into an ice-cream cone shape and place filling in the cone

4. Pinch top of cone closed and brush oil on samosa.

5. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes on greased tray. Turn after 20 minutes to ensure even browning

Indian Cuisine (February 2017)

Special thanks to Indu Tejani and Shashi Madan for meticulous hours spent preparing these recipes.

Samosas

Raita

Palak with Tofu

Rice

White Chole

Directions and phone numbers for local Indian Stores

India Bazaar

Gilman Plaza,

6940 Lee Hwy # 106,

Chattanooga, TN 37421

(423) 855-5995

Desi Brothers Grocery

6500 Lee Hwy,

Chattanooga, TN 37421

(423) 551-8285

Snack food (January 2017)

We don't encourage snacking between meals, but sometimes it's nice to have "snack food" for a light supper. Try these heart healthy "snack like" foods for a light evening meal.

Vegan Tofu Sticks

Energy Bites

Apple Nachos

Apple Nachos

from: http://www.allysonkramer.com/2011/10/apple-nachos/

3 crispy and slightly tart apples (

1 tsp lemon juice

3 Tbs creamy natural peanut butter

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup pecans

1/4 cup flaked unsweetened coconut

1/4 cup vegan carob chips

Directions

1.      Thinly slice apples

2.      Sprits apples with lemon juice to keep from going brown

3.      Melt peanut butter in put until super runny

4.      Drizzle peanut butter over apples

5.      Top with almonds, pecans, coconut, carob chips

6.      Drizzle small amount of peanut butter over toppings

Energy Bites

from: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/

1 cup old fashioned oats

2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup ground flax seed

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or vegan chocolate chips)

1/3 cup honey or agave nectar

1 Tbs chia seeds (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1.      Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.*

2.      Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like. (Mine were about 1" in diameter.) Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

3.      Makes about 20-25 balls.

Vegan Tofu Sticks

from: http://www.vegannie.com/recipes/vegan-tofu-pizza-sticks-gluten-free

1 block extra firm tofu

1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp marinara sauce

2 Tbs + 2 tsp nutritional yeast

Dried basil

Sliced olives

Directions

1.      Drain tofu: wrap block of tofu in paper towel. Place cutting board on top of the block of tofu. Apply even pressure to the top of the block by placing a cookbook (or something of equal weight) on top of the cutting board. Let tofu drain for about 15-20 minutes.

2.      While tofu is draining, preheat oven to 425F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

3.      Cut tofu into 16 thin pieces, and place on baking sheet.

4.      Spread 1 tsp of marinara sauce on each pizza stick.

5.      Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of nutritional yeast on each stick.

6.      Sprinkle basil over the tofu sticks, to taste.

7.      Bake at 425F for 27-30 min.

Holiday Theme (November 2016)

Dinner With the Doctor Recipes

November 21, 2016

People sometimes find eating healthy during holiday season quite challenging. However, with a little planning ahead, you can maintain a heart healthy lifestyle even during holiday festivities.

Mashed potatoes with Brown Gravy
Stuffed pumpkin with Chicken-style Gravy or Cranberry Sauce
Green Beans
Crispy Salad
Spiced Pumpkin Pie