Pumpkin, Banana, and Chick Pea Curry

250g Jasmine or Basmati Rice (500g cooked)
250g Water

100g Onions
2 Cloves Garlic
1 tsp Fresh Ginger
1 tsp Coriander
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Turmeric
0.5 tsp Cinnamon

400g Pumpkin or other Winter Squash
200g Tomatoes
250g Chick Pea
250g Banana

Prepare rice. Heat oil in a wok. Cook onion and garlic until soft. Add ginger and all spices and cook a minute until aromatic. Add pumpkin and stir fry a few minutes. Add tomatoes, chick peas, and banana. Cook for five minutes until fully cooked and vegetables are soft. Serve over rice.

Yield: Approx. 1700g

Baingan Bharta

300g Jasmine or Basmati Rice (600g cooked)
300g Water

1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Coriander
1 tsp Turmeric
0.5 tsp Cayenne
0.5 tsp Garam Masala
Salt and Pepper to taste

500g Eggplant
150g Onions
100g Peppers
2 Cloves Garlic
1" Fresh Ginger
200g Tomato
125g Yogurt

Prepare rice. Roast eggplant for about 20 minutes. Heat oil in a wok. Splutter mustard seeds. Add onions, pepper, and garlic and stir fry until soft. Add ginger and spices and cook a few minutes. Add eggplant and tomatoes and cook a few more minutes. Stir in yogurt and cook a few more minutes until heated through and all ingredients are incorporated. Serve over rice.

Yield: Approx. 1675g

Vegetable Kansiyé

160g Dried Lentils (400g cooked)
360g Water

250g Jasmine or Basmati Rice (500g cooked)
250g Water

400g Mixed Vegetables
3 Cloves Garlic
1 tsp Thyme
0.5 tsp Clove
0.5 tsp Coriander
0.5 tsp Cayenne

225g Tomatoes
100g Peanut Butter

Salt and Pepper to taste

Yield: Approx. 1650g

Cook lentils and rice.  Heat oil in a wok. Saute garlic until translucent. Add thyme, clove, coriander, and cayenne and saute a minute until aromatic. Add vegetables and cook through. Add tomatoes and peanut butter and and cook for a few more minutes. Mix in lentils and rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Ethiopian Lentils with Sweet Potatoes

120g Dried Lentils (300g cooked)
270g Water

250g Jasmine or Basmati Rice (500g cooked)
250g Water

225g Sweet Potato
125g Onion
3 Cloves Garlic
125g Peppers
125g Green Beans
225g Tomatoes

2 tsp Berbere
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Paprika

Salt and Pepper to taste

Yield: Approx. 1650g

Cook lentils and rice. Prepare sweet potatoes as desired. Heat oil in a wok. Saute onions and garlic until translucent. Add berbere, ginger, and paprika and saute a few minutes until aromatic. Add peppers and green beans and cook a few more minutes. Add tomatoes and and cook for a few more minutes. Mix in lentils and rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Berbere

1 tsp Ginger
0.5 tsp Coriander
0.5 tsp Cardamom
0.5 tsp Fenugreek
0.5 tsp Cinnamon
0.5 tsp Nutmeg
0.25 tsp Allspice
0.25 tsp Cloves

2 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Cayenne
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper

In a saucepan, combine ginger, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Toast spices on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper and continue toasting for another 5-10 minutes. Cool completely.

Yemiser W'et

160g Dried Lentils (400g cooked)
360g Water

275g Jasmine or Basmati Rice (550g cooked)
275g Water

200g Onion
3 Cloves Garlic

2 tsp Berbere
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Paprika

300g Tomatoes
200g Peas

Salt and Pepper to taste
Yogurt for topping

Yield: Approx. 1650g

Cook lentils and rice. Heat oil in a wok. Saute onions and garlic until translucent. Add berbere, cumin, and paprika and saute a few minutes until aromatic. Add tomatoes and peas and cook for a few more minutes. Mix in lentils. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice and top with yogurt if desired.

Kao Pad Fried Rice

250g Jasmine or Basmati Rice (500g cooked)
250g Water

100g Onion
4 Cloves Garlic
150g Tomatoes
225g Bean Sprouts (1 can drained)

540g Tofu

50g Soy Sauce
50g Lime Juice
25g Sriracha
Salt and Pepper to taste

Yield: Approx. 1640g

Prepare rice. Saute onions and garlic. Add tomatoes and cook a few minutes. Add bean sprouts. Add rice, tofu, soy sauce, lime juice, Sriracha, salt, and pepper to the wok and combine all ingredients. Cook another couple minutes until all ingredients are heated through.