Indian-spiced potato salad

A quick post about an easy, tasty, spicy little salad I found in the Fresh Juice magazine. I'm always looking for new non-lettuce based salads to make in bulk so I don't have to worry about lunch in the morning. I often find potato salad recipes use cream and mayo (read: fat) as a taste enhancer, but the mix of spices in this one gives off bold flavours while still remaining super healthy. 

What you need: 

• 2 lb small red potatoes, cut into small chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 can (540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro/parsley
• salt and pepper, to taste

For the vinaigrette:

• 3 tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt, ground coriander, curry powder, and pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil

What to do:

1. Toss together potatoes, oil, salt and pepper. Arrange in single layer on foil-rimmed baking sheet. Roast in centre of 425F/220C oven, stirring once, for about 30 minutes or until tender and golden, then transfer to a bowl to cool. 
2. For the Vinaigrette, whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt, coriander, curry powder and pepper. In a thin stream, gradually whisk in oil. 
3. Toss half of the vinaigrette with the now-cooled potatoes. Stir in chickpeas, green onions and cilantro. Toss in remaining vinaigrette just before serving, or to taste.

lil tators

green onions (bad breath city)

curry, coriander, cumin, ginger powder

mix it up

I added a can of peas because why not?

Hint: Pair it along side a spice-rubbed pork or chicken dish to really impress at a backyard summer BBQ.

Happy Friday!

A.C

London - An indian diner

For those that don't know, London is surprisingly famous for its indian cuisine. After browsing the web and scouring magazine ads for numerous overpriced and "touristy" dining spots, we took the advice of our hotel bellhop and headed to a small spot close by called "The Indian Diner" (good luck trying to find that). Although we were slightly hesitant to stay as we entered THE tiniest little restaurant filled to the brim with customers (mainly business men still suited up), we had no regrets after this authentic indian meal. Unfortunately, I can't remember what each dish was called, and since we were served about 8 times, you'll have to bear with my choppy food descriptions.

Indian beer - it's very smooth

Poppadoms! (aka giant rice cake)

Awesome stuff you put on the poppadoms

Beef and salad and a fried potato thing

Vegetables and meat and lentils

Noms and naan 

Stuffed..

Despite feeling full to the brim with different meat and vegetable mishmashes and sauces, it was one of my most memorable nights in London. Now on to finding something just as good in Toronto......any suggestions?

Happy Tuesday everyone!

A.C