Many years ago, maybe even over a decade, a friend of mine passed on this recipe. Admittedly this is not a very Ayurvedic recipe, but it does make a rich, warm, hearty stew that is great as a thick soup served with fresh crunchy bread, or over a bowl of rice. Try it on a cool or damp day to warm up inside!
1 28 oz can of tomatoes
1 Tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 small hot dried chilis (optional)
1 large chopped onion
4 cloves of garlic
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
dash of ground nutmeg or allspice
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 cup water or vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 can black beans
1 can or 1 cup corn kernels
1 cup of peanuts
If serving over rice, rinse and prepare. Goes best with brown rice. Meanwhile:
In a large pot, heat tomatoes and add paprika, onion, garlic, spices and water or vegetable broth. Simmer over med-high heat, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes.
Blend the peanut butter into the stew, add the milk, stirring to incorporate completely. Add cooked beans and corn, stir. Add water or more stock, if necessary, to obtain desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings. Simmer another 15 mins. Serve in a bowl with corn bread or over rice, with a generous sprinkling of nuts.
* FOR INDIVIDUAL DOSHAS
NOTE: Tomatoes and peanuts are considered rajasic so this dish is not for frequent consumption if you're trying to have a diet that's easy on the spirit!
VATAS this is a good Vata dish but replace black beans with mung beans and corn with peas
PITTAS not recommended for Pittas because, although black beans and corn are Pitta-friendly foods, almost none of the other ingredients are good for Pittas
KAPHAS the peanut butter makes the fat content too high for Kaphas, however you could substitute it for just a few tablespoons of almond or pumpkin seed butter and replace coconut milk with soy milk
7 comments:
Coconut milk and peanut butter sounds like a heavenly combination. And black beans too! Great recipe. I must try this soon.
I like this Brazilian peanut stew recipe. these cookies are sure to taste great and are extremely nutritious as well. I am going to make it for the holidays when my kids will be at home. I'll be sure that what they are eating is healthy. thank you for shearing your post.
Wow, this looks so wonderful! I know it's been awhile since you've updated this blog, but you should revive it! I love seeing these new recipes.
Mmm this looks great! I save this recipe. The soup looks so hearty, and I'm a total sucker for anything peanut butter.
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Wow...this sounds Yummy. I wish I had a kitchen to try this RIGHT NOW!
This is definitely going in the "save it for later" chest.
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