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Herbed Quinoa
Yields 2 servings, ½ cup of raw quinoa yields 1½ cups cooked.
- Wash ½ cup of quinoa until the water runs clear, then drain well.
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. and add ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Add the washed quinoa and 1 tablespoon of ghee, olive, or coconut oil; bring to a simmer.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 13 to 15 minutes, until the qunioa has absorbed all of the water and the seeds are soft.
- Turn off the heat and let the quinoa set for 5 minutes.
- In a small pan, gently heat 2 teaspoons of ghee, olive oil, or coconut oil and add ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds—toast them for 5 second, then add them to the cooked quinoa.
- Add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill or parsley.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Plain Steamed Basmati Rice
Yield: 4 servings; 1 cup raw rice yields 3 cups cooked rice
- Wash 1 cup of basmati rice until the water runs clear, then drain well.
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Add the washed rice and 2 teaspoonso of ghee, olive oil, or coconut oil; bring to a simmer.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 13 to 15 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the water and the grains are soft.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice set for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve hot.
- Garnish with an optional 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs, 1 teaspoon of ghee, olive or coconut oil and/or 2 tablespoons of toasted chopped nuts. Serve hot.
Digestive Masala: Gently toast or boil Digestive Masala in soups, stews, leafy greens, savory pancakes, sauces, vegetable dishes, and more.
Dried Curry Leaf: Lightly toast them in fat to release their aroma and add to vegetables, soups, grains, or sauces to enhance flavor and improve digestion.
Italian Seasoning: Add it to pasta dishes, sauces, soups, leafy greens, roasted vegetables for a burst of delicious flavor. Suggested dose: ½ teaspoon per serving