South Indian Chickpea, Cauliflower and Potato Coconut Curry

What I thought was my introduction to Indian food and cooking years ago was actually an introduction to north Indian cooking — all of the In...

Coriander and Chickpea Flour Fritters (Kothimbir Vada)

Vada — or vadi — refer to a variety of fried savories or snacks that are very popular in southern India. They are commonly made with dals an...

Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Green Peas

This creamy and hearty sweet potato and chickpea curry is likely to make appearances often on my menu during the upcoming months. It is real...

Chickpea, Spinach and Beets in a Coconut-Tomato Curry

Combining plump buttery chickpeas with spinach and beets in a creamy coconut milk and tomato gravy with aromatic spices not only puts plenty...

Vegan Chickpea Flour Omelette with Vegetables

I don't much fuss with breakfast during the week, but on the weekends when there is more time and two of us to sit down for a nice brunc...

Creamy Avocado Carrot-Kale Slaw with Chickpeas

What to do when cravings for a healthy kale slaw and plump buttery cooked chickpeas coincide? Why, just toss some of those chickpeas into yo...

Broccoli and Chickpea Rice Salad

It's been a very hot summer thus far, so salads have been appearing more often than not on the table. This earthy summer salad has every...

Summery Tomato Soup with Pasta and Chickpeas

I've called this recipe summery not only because it is easy to make and satisfying without being too filling — if you resist the temptat...

Chickpea Olive Salad with Za'atar and Cherry Tomatoes

With temperatures soaring at the end of May, a simple salad was just what I wanted for dinner. Of course, simple is very often the tastiest,...

Creamy Chickpea, Mushroom and Brown Rice Casserole

My photo does not do this dish justice, but I assure you though that this casserole is not to be missed. For those of you who may have been ...

Quinoa Chickpea Flour Falafel with Mung Beans and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

My regular readers will certainly know I adore small bites. Falafel is one of my favorites, and this version made with toasted chickpea flou...

Hummus With Za'atar

Many people think of hummus as a snack or appetizer, but for a little person like myself it's a meal! And a simple, convenient and tasty...