Ali's Pakistani Vegan Recipes

Three vegan treats I selected from Ali's treasure chest.

1. Dal Moong-Phareri

Ingredients
½ cup Moong Dal (Dhuli) presoaked for 2-3 hours
1 tsp. salt (according to taste)
1/2 tsp chili (Lal Mirch) powder
1/4 tsp turmeric (Haldi) powder
6-7 whole black pepper (Kali Mirch)
6-7 cloves (Laung)
1 black cardamom (Bari Ilaichi)
1 tsp. cumin seeds (Zeera)
1 tsp. ginger (Adrak) paste
1 small onion
4 tbs. oil

For garnishing:
Few fresh coriander (Dhaniya) leaves
Chopped green chilies
1 Lemon

Instructions
Sauté the sliced onion in oil till light brown.
Add all spices and Dal. Mix well. Add water 1/3 cup.
Cover and cook on medium heat till soft and water has dried.
Garnish with fresh coriander (Dhaniya) leaves, chopped green chilies and lemon.
Serve with paratha or chapatti.
Serving: 2 to 3 persons

2. Aloo Palak

Ingredients
250 grm. potatoes-peeled and cut into small pieces.
2 clove of garlic (Lehsan)-chopped
½ tsp cumin seeds (Zeera))
2-3 whole dried red chilies
½ tsp. salt (according to taste)
1/8 tsp. turmeric (Haldi) powder
1 packet frozen spinach. (Or a 1/2 cup of blanched spinach leaves)
2 tbs. oil
1 medium sized tomato-chopped (optional)

Instructions
In oil fry the pieces of Garlic (Lehsan) till they start to turn brown.
Add Cumin Seeds (Zeera) red chili and Turmeric (Haldi).
When brown add the chopped tomato and rest of the spices.
When mixed well and the tomato has softened add the potatoes.
When the potatoes are half done add Palak and cook till water dries. Cook throughout on low heat.
Garnish with green chilies and lemon.
Serve with chapati

Serving: 3 persons

3. Aloo Methi

Ingredients
250 grm. Potato - peeled and cut into small pieces.
2 to 3 clove of garlic (Lehsan) - chopped
½ tsp. cumin seeds (Zeera)
2-3 whole dried red chilies
½ tsp. salt (according to taste)
1/8 tsp. turmeric (Haldi) powder
1 cup fresh fenugreek (Methi) leaves OR 1 tsp. dried fenugreek (Methi) Leaves
2 tbs. oil
1 medium tomato, chopped -optional

Instructions
In oil, fry the pieces of Garlic (Lehsan) till they start to turn brown. Add Cumin Seeds (Zeera) and red chili. When brown add the spices (and the chopped tomato).
When the spices and tomato are well mixed add the potatoes.
When the potatoes are half done add Fenugreek Leaves (Methi)) and cook till water dries.
Cook throughout on low heat.

Serving: 2 persons