Protein subs:
Use canned or cooked white beans. OR
chickpeas, black eyed peas, crisped tofu, more veggies or soy curls. Add 1/2-1 cup more water with 2-3 oz soy curls.
Curry leaves:
Curry leaves found fresh or dried in stores or on Amazon. OR use lime leaves as subs. OR bay leaves.
Variations:
Use chickpeas or white beans instead of canned lentils. Or make with both. Add a can of chickpeas & lentils, & add up to 1 cup more of coconut milk or other milk. Increase spices also to adjust to pref.
For coconut milk substitute, cook sweet potatoes in 1 cup of broth initially, & then add some cashew cream or cashew milk with lentils. Use 1/4 heaping cup of cashews blended with 1 cup of water to make cashew cream.
Christmas
Potlucks
Oil free: omit the oil and use 1.5 tablespoons smooth nut butter. Almond or cashew preferred, peanut adds too much peanut flavor. Or omit oil and add 1-2 tsp more maple syrup for moisture.
Oil-free, add 1 tablespoon of smooth almond butter instead or the coconut oil. You might need to add another 1 to 2 teaspoons of maple syrup to the mixture if the dough is too dry.
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holidays
Gifts
Potlucks
use a couple of bananas, gluten free oats, a little maple syrup and then the frozen wild blueberries. make them into cookies and just bake them. It’s a healthy way to simulate eating a cookie.
Customize to Taste:
Adjust the ratios of spices to suit your preferences. If you love cardamom, add a bit more; if you prefer less sweetness, reduce the cloves or nutmeg.