Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Avocado Lime Pudding

LIME PUDDING
by Nancy (from scd_recipe_ creators)

1 ripe avocado
3 Tbsp or more fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp honey
a few drops Frontier vanilla
(optional) a few Tbsp yogurt

Mix all ingredients until smooth.

My notes:
The basic recipe is avocado, lime juice and honey (or stevia or whatever you like). Don't skimp on the lime/lemon juice because that will overwhelm the subtle avocado flavor.
Sometimes i substitute the honey for a pear or a banana (which i know is a no-no on BED!).

This works pretty well. You can jazz it up with some cardamom powder or cinnamon if you want.

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Arhar and Sprouted Mung Adai




Typically, adai is made with parboiled rice, and a mix of dals (urad, toor, chana etc). I love making adai because you can never go wrong with the proportions, fermentation is not needed, and it is a tasty, nutritious and complete meal.
Today's adai was BED-friendly. All ingredients except pre-soaked whole moong, split pigeon peas and salt are optional.
Ingredients
2 green chillies
curry leaves
cilantro
1 small pc ginger
1 small cup split pigeon peas, presoaked (arhar dal)
1 small cup sprouted presoaked whole moong
salt to taste
murungakai leaves coarsely chopped
Method
Grind all ingredients except murungakai leaves adding only as much water as necessary to liquidize. The resulting batter should be spreadable but not too runny (thicker than pancake or crepe batter).

Use coconut oil to lightly grease a hot cast-iron griddle. Plop a ladle-full of the batter on to a hot cast-iron griddle (Tip: rubbing a cut onion on to the griddle makes it "non-stick".) Spread the batter.
Flip over when nicely done.
Served today with a raita of cucumber and goat milk kefir.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Rajgira (Amaranth) Rotis

After the restrictions of SCD, its exciting to add a grain to the diet!
Here's what today's meal looks like. Pictures taken with a cellphone, this is the best I can do with limited resources!




Rajgira (amaranth flour) rotis, carrot salad, shredded cabbage curry, goat milk kefir, kiwi fruit, YCK.
Rajgira Roti Ingredients


salt to taste
powdered ajwain (optional)
1/2 chopped onion (optional - add any veggies of choice)
Amaranth flour
1 tsp coconut oil
2 tbsp water or 2 tbsp SCD goat milk kefir/yogurt




Making the dough

Mix all the ingredients together to make a smooth dough. Start with as little liquid as possible and add only as much as necessary to make the dough.






Pat into small-size rotis on a hot cast-iron griddle on medium to low heat.
Turn over when golden brown. Use coconut oil or ghee to keep the roti from sticking to the griddle.