No Cook | Kitchenwali

Simple Raita

June 2, 2024

For when you don’t have the ingredients or can’t be bothered to make shahi raita.

Ingredients

amount ingredient
— yogurt
— black pepper
— cumin seeds
— salt

Process

Crush the cumin between your palms and mix it (along with the rest of the spices) into the yogurt. Thin with milk to desired consistency.

Notes

All amounts are to taste; it’s not that serious.

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Creamy Garlic Dip

March 21, 2024
Credits

Recipe adapted from Don’t Go Bacon My Heart.

Ingredients

amount ingredient
120g mayo
120g sour cream
1 T white wine vinegar
1 tsp parsley, dried
1 tsp oregano, dried
1 tsp garlic, minced
pinch sugar
pinch salt

Process
- mix all ingredients together in a bowl
- cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving
Notes

The covering and chilling is actual pretty vital to this recipe, although it’s tempting to skip the step. If you eat it right away, the flavors will feel off and disjointed, maybe too sweet or too tart. But once it’s had a chance to meld together in the fridge, everything becomes much more cohesive.
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Fresh Pickled Onions & Jalapeños

January 13, 2024
ingredients

amount ingredient
½ onion, red
1 jalapeño
⅛ – ¼ tsp salt
½ lemon, juice of

Process
1. slice the onion very thinly, lengthwise (from pole to pole)
2. slice jalapeño very thinly into coins
3. add salt to taste—not enough to make it salty, just enough to play up the other flavors
4. add lemon juice and massage into the vegetables so that all the onions break up from their nested sections and the lemon juice nicely coats everything
5. rest ~10 minutes until the vegetables lose some of their raw bite
Notes
- can use white onions, but the flavor is better with red, as they tend to be sweeter and better for consuming raw
- I cut my vegetables very thinly; you could make thicker slices if that’s what you prefer and those may hold up better to storing (untested)
- other acids can be used as well, such as vinegars, or lime juice; I find the lemon juice adds the best burst of bright citrus flavor and tang
These pickles are best made and enjoyed fresh, but can be stored covered in an airtight container in the fridge for several days. They will lose some of their snap as the acids continue to work on the vegetables, but will still be tasty.
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Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette

December 23, 2023
credits

Recipe adapted from Foolproof Living.

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient
1 lemon, zest of
1 clove garlic, grated (about 1 tsp jarred)
2 T lemon, juice, fresh (about ½ a lemon)
3 T balsamic vinegar
3 T olive oil
1 tsp salt, kosher^*
1 tsp mustard
½ tsp black pepper
^* or 1 scant tsp of table salt

Process
1. mix all ingredients together
Notes
- use any kind of mustard you have on hand, I prefer stone-ground, spicy brown, but try out horseradish or others
- I prefer dressings that are acid-heavy, but you could increase the oil ratio if you like
dressing uses
- spring mix salad
- chicken or fish marinade
- glaze for roasted vegetables or grilling
- drizzle over artisanal sandwich bread to hydrate and add flavor
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Brown Sugar

March 29, 2022

Basic ratios for making 1 cup of brown sugar.

Kind Sugar Molasses
light 200g 20g
dark 200g 40g

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pantry ingredients ○ weights & measures
Falafel Salad

March 3, 2022
Ingredients

Makes 1 serving

Amount Ingredients
28g hummus
100g falafel
92g cucumber, peeled, diced
44g tomatoes, diced
50g sweet kale salad (salad only)

Process
1. Spread hummus around bottom of low bowl or plate; thin with water to desired consistency (use about a teaspoon at a time)
2. Crumble falafel on top; layer cucumber and tomatoes
3. Chop up salad kit and add on top
4. Mix everything together, scraping the hummus from the bottom in the process
Nutrition

311 calories

Notes
- I used restaurant falafel, but you could use any that you prefer.
Variations
- add hot sauce; I’d particularly recommend something with a smoky cumin flavor like a red shug/zhug
- can also add tahini to help increase the moisture and keep it from being too dry; this will significantly increase the calories
- can add seasonings like sumac, za’atar, or herbs like mint and cilantro
- can bulk it up with chickpeas, beans, or chicken
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Chickpea Salad with Citrus Tahini Dressing

January 16, 2022
Ingredients

Chickpea Salad

Amount Ingredients
180g chickpeas, dry^*
320g cucumber, diced
45g tomatoes, diced
22g shallots or red onion, finely diced
20g cilantro, chopped
^*Can replace with ~2 15oz cans of chickpeas (drained), or 450g cooked & frozen

Citrus Tahini Dressing

Amount Ingredients
75g tahini
50g lime juice, fresh
40g lemon juice, fresh
26g water
½ tsp sumac
to taste salt

Process
1. If using dry beans, add them to instant pot, cover with water by several inches, add salt and seal lid.
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Time: 40 minutes
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1. Prepare all the ingredients (chop, dice, juice, etc.)
2. Toss everything together and taste for seasoning
Notes
- This dish is best served cold, so if using dry chickpeas, prepare them in the morning or the night before and refrigerate
- Shallots are milder than onions but super expensive; use red onions if you’re not a Rockefeller
- Can use all lemon juice or all lime juice, if that’s all you have on hand
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Midwestern Caprese

December 14, 2021
Layer tomatoes and cucumbers on white bread and top with a slice of American cheese.

Nutrition

240 calories for 1 sandwich

Notes
- Don’t discard the tomato seeds, let the tomato juices drip onto the bread to hydrate it and keep from having a dry sandwich without the need for mayo
- Add Sriracha or hot sauce of choice for a kick of heat
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Mango Milkshake

December 1, 2021
Ingredients

Makes 52 oz (1 blender full)

Amount Ingredient
250g mango, frozen
1,200g milk
27g dates, pitted

Process
1. Add all ingredients to a blender
2. Blend for 1 minute or until liquefied and homogeneous
Nutrition

100g = 63 calories

Notes
- If using fresh mango, you may want to add ice
- A high powered blender is ideal, I recommend the Vitamix
- Dried out dates do not need to be rehydrated, they can go into the mix as-is
- Different date types will have different sugar content; Medjool dates will make a thicker and sweeter shake. As written, recipe is low sugar and not too sweet
- Can add spinach or other greens to this recipe for a small health boost
- Can store extra milkshake in airtight glass jars or water bottles; it’ll keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freshness / quality may be effected; shake before enjoying.
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Canned Peaches in Yogurt

November 30, 2021

Pair canned peaches with yogurt, using some of the syrup from the peaches for sweetener.

Accompaniments // Meal Ideas // No Cook // Sweets

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amount	ingredient
—	yogurt
—	black pepper
—	cumin seeds
—	salt

amount	ingredient
120g	mayo
120g	sour cream
1 T	white wine vinegar
1 tsp	parsley, dried
1 tsp	oregano, dried
1 tsp	garlic, minced
pinch	sugar
pinch	salt

amount	ingredient
½	onion, red
1	jalapeño
⅛ – ¼ tsp	salt
½	lemon, juice of

Amount	Ingredient
1	lemon, zest of
1 clove	garlic, grated (about 1 tsp jarred)
2 T	lemon, juice, fresh (about ½ a lemon)
3 T	balsamic vinegar
3 T	olive oil
1 tsp	salt, kosher^*
1 tsp	mustard
½ tsp	black pepper

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Chickpea Salad

Citrus Tahini Dressing

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