Category: Snacks

And then you swirl a little pureed beet into your coconut milk / rice flour / jaggery mixture…

Rice flour mixed with coconut milk, poured into jaggery mixed with coconut milk. Prettier.

Okay, jaggery mixed into coconut milk is not the prettiest thing to photograph. But just wait.

I won’t put this in the cookbook, since it’s not vegan, but I was experimenting with various cheeses, and I have to say, boursin + Sri Lankan tomato jam on a cracked peppercorn cracker = yummy.

The only problem is the jam is a little liquid for a finger food (you have to be careful not to drip!), but I think that’s probably just because it’s fresh off the stove; I’m guessing it’ll set up a little firmer after it cools and I chill it in the fridge. Nice option for parties to come…

A savory little treat, particularly tasty with a cup of hot tea. Rich in vitamins and minerals, and packed full of protein!

1/2 t. mustard seeds

1. Rinse and soak green grams in water for 4-5 hours (or overnight).

2. Transfer grams and water to a saucepan; add turmeric and salt. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until grams are cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

3. While grams are cooking, in a separate pan, heat oil and sauté remaining ingredients, stirring, until onions are golden-translucent, about 5-10 minutes.

4. When grams are cooked, pour off any excess water, then mash. (You can do this easily in a food processor.) Mix in seasoned onions, and let cool.

5. Shape into small round balls; serve as a snack with tea, or to accompany a rice and curry meal.