Thanks to Melody
I found Melody's blog through a comment she left on mine. That was just recently and yet Melomeals has already been a wealth of resources for me.
This is the Red Lentil Dahl that I made the other night. A little watery, but nothing that couldn't be fixed for next time. I didn't measure the liquid and got really anxious towards the end, so I added some hot water thinking that I must had not put enough. I also put less ginger than called for. Recipe is here.
I had never been inspired to make my own Dahl before, so I could only compare it with restaurant made, and I must say, this is the definitely the best.
Another thing I learned from Melody: making Essene Bread. This looks strange, I know. I made it a few days ago, put it in the fridge, and totally forgot about it until today. This is just sprouted wheatberries, ground, and baked at 250 degrees for a few hours. I added raisins to it, as I did like the last time. Today, it has a texture almost like that of a cake. I like the natural sweetness of it, but I'm the only one who eats this around here.
Oh, and did I mention she has a good Marinara recipe too?
This is the Red Lentil Dahl that I made the other night. A little watery, but nothing that couldn't be fixed for next time. I didn't measure the liquid and got really anxious towards the end, so I added some hot water thinking that I must had not put enough. I also put less ginger than called for. Recipe is here.I had never been inspired to make my own Dahl before, so I could only compare it with restaurant made, and I must say, this is the definitely the best.
Another thing I learned from Melody: making Essene Bread. This looks strange, I know. I made it a few days ago, put it in the fridge, and totally forgot about it until today. This is just sprouted wheatberries, ground, and baked at 250 degrees for a few hours. I added raisins to it, as I did like the last time. Today, it has a texture almost like that of a cake. I like the natural sweetness of it, but I'm the only one who eats this around here.Oh, and did I mention she has a good Marinara recipe too?
13 Comments:
i really enjoy dahl, & especially scooping it up with ww bread. that looks like some hearty bread ~ i've never heard of it before.
Vicki, you'd probably like this dahl.
I was curious about the Essene bread but wouldn't have tried making it had Melody not mentioned it here.
The Dahl looks great. It is always awesome when you make a recipe and it tastes better than what you can get in a restaurant (though it can spoil going out, because it can make you crave your own food).
I'm so glad you enjoyed the dahl.. I've found that the red lentils don't need much liquid compared to the regular lentils.. so it can be deceiving.
The essene bread is sooo sweet.. it's amazing how the wheatberries change so much during sprouting. Have you tried it with nut butter for breakfast?
I'm the only one in my house who will eat it too... but that's OK..
When I was little my mom bought it frozen, but I remember always liking it.
Btw, on your last entry (the tofu).. it's so cute that your kids wanted to eat it before it was cooked. My kids do the same.. they've always loved raw tofu. Whenever I make tofu my kids snag at least half of it before I cook it. A mom can not complain about that!
My 14 year old son's Myspace name is, "Tofu is food too" lol..
I have been visiting Melomeals as well - very nice place.
Thanks for signing up for the board, too! I left you a note there.
Melody is wonderful and her blog is just as terrific. That bread might put Ezekiel out of business. The goodness in that bread is true. It reminds me of the "olden" days... and by that I mean WAY olden days... Bible days!!! No wonder it's called "Essene." Simple, healthy, natural and LIVING. Kai, do you put any kind of spread on it, or do you toast it, or do you eat it as it is pictured here on your page?
The red lentil dahl... isn't it strange how it isn't red in colour?!
Have a great weekend, Kai!
I've never had Dahl before but i've seen a lot about it lately. Hmm looks like you've inspired me to research something :)
thanks!
Teddy
PS
I posted my mushroom recipe if you're interested : )
Cindy- We certainly don't eat out as much as we used to, but for me, the thing I like most about dining out is the social aspect of it.
Melody- that's cool how your son's Myspace name is "Tofu is food too"!
Harmonia, I'll be over there soon!
K- Melody suggested nut butters, but I like it the way it is... not even toasted... and straight from the fridge... but I'm strange that way:)
Btw, you just gave me an idea of incorporating Bible food in homeschool. Cool!
>>> The red lentil dahl... isn't it strange how it isn't red in colour?!
Aliyah asked me the same question!
Teddy, thanks for doing that. I'll be over there soon.
I have made essene bread befroe. Yum. I love the dahl soup... only I made it as soup, so the runny was good.
You mentioned...
"Btw, you just gave me an idea of incorporating Bible food in homeschool."
I checked a book from the library when we were in an ancient history unit on Abraham and Sarah that gave many activity ideas for making ancient world history (aka old testament) come alive. I loved it! We made cardboard ziguarats, robes and headdresses, lentils and rice (meat in the old testamant often meant lentils as the the two terms were interchangeable). When we got to John the Baptist, we made biscuits with almonds in them (the crunchy bugs).
I also had another book called, "Celebrating the feasts", in which we learned about Jewish holidays, including celebrating them with cooking and actvities to help us better understand what was happening as we learned history.
If you have ever heard of Diana Waring History Alive curriculum, she is very creative on giving ideas on making it come alive too.
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Dori, thanks for the recommendations.
We have "A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays" which I've used over and over again, and some other resources like that, but I also like incorporating original ideas.
I actually met Diana Waring last year at our HS convention. I had to pass on her awesome materials, at least for the time being. I have her "What in the World" audio series though.
I lived on dahl when I was in India and Nepal--and your picture makes me hungry for it again.
Your daughter is an absolute DAHL. And so wise for her years.
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