Rice with Lentils, Vegetables, and Spices (AKA Khichari) – A Quick & Easy One-Pot Wholesome Meal
This soothing combination of rice, lentils, and vegetables seasoned with spices is a one-pot wholesome meal you can enjoy any time of the day.With rice being rich in simple and complex carbs, when cooked in MEC, complex carbs are preserved - this is great for maintaining healthy sugar levels. Lentils...
READ MORENutritious and Light Taro Root Soup Recipe
Taro root is a starchy vegetable similar to potato but more firm and slightly nutty in taste. While a potato has more Vitamin C and K, Taro root has more Vitamin E and almost double the fiber and manganese. It is also a good source of Potassium and Phosphorus, as...
READ MOREBiriyani: Aromatic Chicken/Vegetable Rice
[Vegetarian Version Included!] This spicy, hearty and zesty dish is a melting pot of flavors of Indo-Persian origin. The meat caters to the protein value, the vegetables to the vitamins and minerals, the spices add a ton of antioxidants and medicinal value to the food, and the grains contributing to...
READ MORELight and Easy Lentil - Mixed Grains Pilaf
A wholesome one pot meal that includes a rich plant based protein, carbohydrates and vegetables. It is hearty enough to be the main course, and with the light grains, it can also accompany other foods at the dinner table. Amaranth contains good amounts trace minerals Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium and Iron....
READ MOREHealthy, Hearty and Easy Garbanzo Chili (Chana Masala)
Garbanzo beans are a great food choice for a plant-based protein. Popularly known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans are legumes in the same family as kidney beans. They have a buttery, nutty flavor, and creamy texture. In the US, the tan, round, and slightly larger variety is common. Chickpeas have calcium,...
READ MOREDelicious and Healthy Chicken Curry
This classic dish is one of the popular dishes made in our MEC community. We hope you enjoy the wonderful aroma and health of this dish! Enjoy with yogurt topping which can balance the rich flavors. Traditionally, this dish is served with steamed rice.
READ MOREHealthy & Aromatic Yogurt Rice Recipe
Yogurt rice is famous for its calming and comforting palate, especially in summer. Because it helps in digestion, yogurt rice is sometimes served at the end of main course meals. It is quite famous in South India where it is prepared in several different iterations. Here is one simple 20...
READ MOREHow to Cook Refreshing, Protein-Rich Mixed-Lentil Soup in MEC (Mulligatawny)
This recipe is a light and refreshing lentil soup that is a perfect easy-serve meal, even on a hot summer day! This recipe also requires no additional artificial ingredients and no oil is needed - it is optional. The meal is also vegan-friendly!
READ MOREGarbanzo Bean (Chickpea) Curry
Chickpeas are known for their many health benefits: they are are chock full of fiber, protein and provide nutrients such as Manganese. Black/brown chickpeas also have a added health benefit, they contain 13 times more polyphenols (a type of antioxidant) then the typical chickpea.
Typically this recipe calls for cooking the beans...
READ MORESpinach & Potato Stir-Fry
Here’s a spinach recipe we’d like to share with everyone -- completely wholesome and delicious! You can cook this vegan-friendly recipe in just one pot in about 30 minutes!
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