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Basmati Rice and Chickpea Supper Salad
Adapted from a recipe by Jonathan Galland in The Fat Resistance Diet, by Leo Galland MD (Broadway Books, 2005).
The big, bold flavors of fresh herbs and exotic spices–including inflammation-reducing turmeric–makes this a deeply satisfying dish.
A note on turmeric: This mild Indian spice has been scientifically studied for its ability to reduce inflammation. Turmeric’s health benefits and yellow color are due to a group of flavonoids called curcuminoids. Turmeric powder is readily available in the spice section of most supermarkets.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups cooked Basmati rice
2 cups cooked chickpeas
2 bell peppers, red, yellow, or green, or a combination, finely diced
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/8 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 teaspoons sesame oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cups arugula, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1. In a large bowl toss together rice, chickpeas, pepper, celery, green onion, flaxseed, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl whisk together sesame oil and lemon juice, then add cumin, turmeric and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Serve over a bed of arugula and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serves 4.
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add your comment »Every morning after doing my yoga/exercises & before I eat, I drink "haldar wali cha" or turmeric medicinal tea. It is made simply of 1/2 t. organic turmeric powder, in a mug, filled up with boiling water - stirred well, and drunk while hot -when the mixture just barely cools enough to drink. Turmeric tea is an outstanding antibacterial cleansing and immune-strengthening potion. And it tastes good as is, but if you need to sweeten it I would recommend my fave vegan sweetener: organic/raw agave nectar - available at most health-food stores and now in mainstream stores' "health food" section. Turmeric tea was recommended to me by a person from India whose Mother is an Ayurvedic practitioner. I have found it to be a superb addition to my health regimen and have noticed a lessening in energy and vitality during the few instances that I ran out of turmeric. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TURMERIC TEA!
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A tip from an Indian chef - heat the spices til fragrant a skillet, then blend in the oil & juice(don't let the spices burn)& toss the rice & chickpeas in that hot oil. It really releases the flavors!
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