Sunday, March 25, 2018

Instant Pot Chai

Makes chai for 2

3/4c. water
3/4c. whole milk
fresh ginger- few small slices
cardamom pods- few cracked open
1 Tb. black tea powder (I use Taj Mahal brand)

I cooked this pot-in-pot using a stainless steel bowl on the trivet, with about a cup of water in the main pot.  Manual- high pressure for 4 mins.  Wait 5 mins to quick release after it's done.  Strain and add sugar to taste.


Thursday, March 15, 2018

Ethiopian Collard Greens

I tried this recipe from African Bites and my family loved it!  I used 1 bunch of kale and 1 bunch of collard greens, and I omitted the cayenne/chili powder.

Ethiopian Collard Greens

Ethiopian Green Beans and Carrots (Fasolia)

1 onion, sliced
1-2 c. sliced carrots
1-2 c. green beans
*Use roughly equal portions of onions, carrots, green beans.
Olive oil
1 clove garlic, sliced.
1/2 tsp turmeric
salt

Cook the onions over med-high heat, covered, for a few mins.  Add oil and cook until onions are nearly translucent.  Add carrots, garlic and turmeric and cook (covered) 4-5 mins more. Add green beans and salt.  Stir well, cover and cook another 4-5 mins until all veggies are tender.