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04/06/2023

Founding family sells Gibbys restaurants to owner of Moishes steakhouse
New Gibbys locations could be in the cards, the Grandio Group CEO says, and "one of our strengths is to preserve the DNA of the brands we buy."

04/03/2023

Santropol. Best soup and sandwich in Montreal

03/27/2023

https://www.timeout.com/montreal/news/this-giant-vintage-pop-up-market-is-coming-to-montreal-032423.

Thrifting heaven is on its way to Montreal this spring thanks to a mega vintage pop-up featuring more than 60 vendors

01/25/2023

Picking up my breakfast for tomorrow. lol ve this!

09/26/2022

Organic Meadow leads the way with
carbon-neutral milk cartons
Coming soon to a store near you!

08/11/2022

MEATBALLS!
1 kg ground pork
1/2 kg ground beef
5 slices, sliced white bread crusts removed, shredded and soaking in milk
1 med onion diced fine
1 smashed large garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 egg large
1/4 cup panko crumbs

Fry chopped onions on low heat, when it begins to sizzle remove from heat till sizzling stops, repeat 4-6 times till onions have shrunk significantly and camelized. Add garlic sauté 30 seconds, remove from heat and set aside.
Squeeze out milk from bread
Heat a large saucepan on the lowest heat and continue recipe
In a bowl add all ingredients mix well including onion garlic mixture, form meatballs
Fry meatballs until browned. Do not over fry.
Add crushed tomatoes to pan, spring of basil or thyme and a handful of finely chopped parsley. Drizzle olive oil add 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add oregano to taste. Bring to a soft boil Lower heat to low cover and simmer 15 min. Uncover, move meatballs around and simmer another 20 minutes.
TAHDAH. MEATAHBALLS!

03/26/2022

MOONG DAL 3 servings
Moong dal is a simple, delicious & healthy Indian lentil side made with skinned mung lentils & spices. This recipe will give you a very flavorful dish that you can serve with plain rice, roti or with any flat breads. Instructions for instant pot and stove top included.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
© Swasthi's Recipes

* ½ cup moong dal (or skinned split green gram)
* 1½ cups water (same for IP)
Tempering ingredients
* 1 tablespoon oil (or ghee or butter)
* 1 dried red chili (broken & deseeded if required)
* ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ( jeera)
* ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
* 1 pinch asafoetida (hing) (skip if you don't have)
* 1 sprig curry leaves or bay leaf (optional)
* 1 green chilies chopped (deseeded for low heat, optional)
* 1 teaspoon garlic fine chopped
* 1 teaspoon ginger fine chopped
Spice powders
* ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
* ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
* ¼ to ½ teaspoon garam masala
Other ingredients
* 1 small onion (¼ cup chopped)
* 1 large tomato (½ cup chopped, deseeded if required)
* ½ to ¾ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
* ½ teaspoon crushed kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves) (optional)
* ¼ to ¾ cup water (more or less for consistency)
* 2 tablespoon coriander leaves (cilantro finely chopped)
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or ½ tsp amchur or dry mango powder) as needed

HOW TO MAKE THE RECIPE
* Rinse moong dal thrice in a pot or pressure cooker with ample amount of water. �
How to cook on Stovetop
* Drain the water completely. Pour 1½ cups water and cook on a medium heat until soft and completely cooked. �
* Pressure cooker for 3 to 4 whistles on a medium heat. If cooking in a instant pot - Place the bowl inside the instant pot, secure the lid & cook for 10 mins on a high pressure.�
* Once the pressure releases, open the lid and check. Moong dal must be soft cooked. If you like smooth & creamy dal then mash it well.�
Tempering
* Pour ghee or oil to a hot pan. Add mustard, cumin & red chili. Let them pop. �
* Next add green chilies, ginger garlic & curry leaves. Fry until a nice flavor comes out. �
* Then saute onions until transparent. Next saute tomatoes until soft & mushy.�
* Add turmeric, salt, garam masala and chilli powder. Saute for a min until aromatic. �
* Pour half cup water and bring it to a boil. Then transfer cooked dal. Pour more water if needed to bring to a desired consistency. �
* Dal is usually made to a thick but of pouring consistency. It turns thick upon cooling.�
* Stir and cook till it begins to bubble. Optional - Add kasuri methi and amchur if using. Stir and switch off.�
* Squeeze in some lemon juice when it cools down a bit. Serve moong dal with rice, roti or any Indian bread.�
How to make moong dal in Instant pot
* Press the SAUTE button on your Instant pot.�
* Pour ghee or oil to the inner pot. Add cumin,mustard, dried red chilli and curry leaves or bay leaf. �
* When they splutter, add asafoetida (hing), onions and green chilies. Fry for about 2 mins until the onions turn transparent.�
* Then add in ginger, garlic, red chili powder, garam masala and turmeric. Give a quick stir.�
* Add in tomatoes, salt, rinsed dal and pour 1½ cups water.�
* Deglaze the inner pot by scrubbing with a spatula to release any bits of food stuck.�
* optional - Place a trivet and place your rice bowl.�
* Secure the IP with the lid. Position the steam release handle to sealing. Press PRESSURE COOK button and set the timer to 10 mins.�
* When the IP is done, press cancel and switch off. Wait for the pressure to release naturally for 10 mins.�
* Release the rest of the pressure manually. With the help of a spoon, gently move the steam release handle from sealing to venting. This releases the steam.�
* Sprinkle kasuri methi over the dal and mash it if you like it smooth. If the dal is too thick you can pour ¼ to ½ cup hot water and bring it to consistency. Taste it and add more salt if needed.�
* Garnish moong dal with coriander leaves and squeeze in lemon juice.�
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 41.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2.8mg

03/16/2022

Moong Dal on the menu for tonight. Results and recipe to follow. Stay tuned!

06/02/2021

PINK PINAPPLE! Tania Fruits @ JT Market