Aytana’s winter warming dal
When we hold workshops, we host up to 12 people in our home and up to 16 – 20 for dinner. I draw up a timetable or roster, and everyone signs up for their turn at cooking, cleaning, lighting the oil burner, refreshing flowers and the general cleanliness of the yoga room throughout the 10-day […]
mixed dal soup & a goose called kangaroo
Summer has arrived in Israel, and the weather is scorching. I gather all the vegetables I need for the day from the garden early in the morning. Everything looks fresh, green, and moist from the morning watering and the mild temperatures. This time of day spares the plants from the harshness of the sun. I […]
sambar moong dal
Last week I was on school camp and the food on offer was very different from my usual staple dishes. So, by Friday, running on a diet high in carbs (lots of potatoes and processed bread) and fat (creamy, cheesy, oily dishes), my system was suffering. So, one of Stacey’s dals was very much-needed. Light, […]
simple everyday red lentil soup & sticky date pudding
As mentioned in our last post, we have been sharing the dinner task with Ahal, Stacey’s brother-in-law. His efforts at feeding 14, continue to astound and amaze us. Last night, in the space of 2 hours after spending all day at Australia Zoo, he whipped up home-made cheese and herb flatbread, marinaded tofu kebabs, crusty, […]
south Indian sambar with vegetables
Sambar is another Indian dish I regularly make, serving it with dosa or rice. You can experiment with any seasonal vegetables you have or whatever is abundant in your garden. Whole green mung beans can be used instead of yellow lentils. tips Toor Dal is a yellow split lentil with a slightly sweet taste. […]
