Kichadi (Indian rice and lentils)

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Kichadi is an East Indian dish that features rice and either mung beans or lentils, and a variety of spices and vegetables. Everything is slowly cooked into a soft stew. Considered an Indian comfort food, kichadi is easy to prepare, can be made all in one pan or pot, and makes great leftovers. Ingredients water [...]

Cardamom-Raisin Rice Pudding

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This date-sweetened rice pudding features cardamom, a strong, aromatic spice that is native to India. Cardamom is used in both savory and sweet recipes. Ingredients 1 cup brown rice (short, long, basmati, or jasmine) 2 cups water ½ teaspoon cardamom 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ cup raisins 1/3 cup almonds, chopped (optional) 2 cups non-dairy milk [...]

Indian Dal Soup

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This flavorful vegan soup is a crowd-pleaser, and contains no added salt or oil. 5 cups water ½-1 onion, diced 1 ½ teaspoons grated ginger 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seed powder 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder 1 cup red lentils 1 15-ounce can no-salt garbanzo beans [...]