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Belinda's and Linda's
Sat Chit Ananda's Chana Masala
Sat,
implying existence; Chit, representing consciousness; and Ananda,
symbolizing bliss. This recipe was prepared and given to us by a pair
of levitating Canadian yoga instructors we met in the vast reaches
of Patagonia, literally in the middle of nowhere. I can now understand
how some people seem to walk without gravity. You'll enjoy this, we
certainly did.
Ingredients:
1 and one-half teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1 and one-half teaspoon cumin seeds
2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
2 Tablespoons minced ginger
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup water
1 and one-half cup coconut milk
3 cups garbanzo beans, cooked
1-quarter cup tamari
1 and one-half teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 and one-half teaspoon coriander, ground
1-teaspoon cardamon powder
1-teaspoon cumin powder
1-half teaspoon thyme, ground
1-half teaspoon black pepper (ground to taste)
1-eighth teaspoon clove powder
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
Sea salt to taste
Loving
Preparation:
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Place brown mustard and cumin seeds in a large sauté pan and cook
on medium high heat until seeds pop, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add oil, onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 5 minutes, stirring
frequently.
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Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce
heat to simmer, add water, tamari, spices, coconut milk, and beans
and cook 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with cilantro and
lovingly serve (makes 3-4 servings).
Variations:
Add 2 cups of finely chopped garden veggies (e.g., sweet potato, chard,
and carrots), while cooking.
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