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Vegan Aloo Chana Masala Bowl - Super Simple!

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This is a super easy and tasty dish with only a few simple ingredients, and it all comes together in about 30 minutes! The warming spices and comforting flavours make it perfect for cold winter evenings. All of the toppings make this dish super delicious, so definitely don't skip them :)  Serves: 2 Ingredients:  300g potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes) drizzle olive oil 1 red onion, 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp garam masala 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adds spice- more/less to taste) 1 tsp dried coriander 1 tsp cumin salt and pepper 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 240g drained) a couple tsp lemon juice (more/less to taste) Toppings: pomegranate seeds, vegan creme fraiche or yogurt, mango chutney, roasted salted peanuts, fresh coriander, poppadom  Method:  Peel and chop the potatoes in 1 inch cubes. Add to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes, until fork-tender but not mushy. Drain the potatoes. Whilst the potatoes are cooking: peel and dice the red onion

Vegan Gimbap: with Bulgogi Mushrooms and Kimchi

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 Gimbap (or kimbap) is a Korean dish of sesame-seasoned rice and cooked veggies and fish/meat wrapped in dried seaweed (gim). This vegan version uses bulgogi-style mushrooms, sesame sauteed spinach and carrots, kimchi, pickled cucumbers, and sesame seeds to create a super delicious dish! Serve alongside pickled radish and more kimchi!   Serves: 6 (as a side/starter) Ingredients : Rice: 1 cup short grain rice 3 cups water 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 tsp sesame seeds 1/4 tsp salt  4 sheets dried seaweed or nori wraps  Fillings:  Cucumber: 1/2 cucumber, cut into sticks 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp vinegar (rice or white wine vinegar) 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup chili flakes to taste 1 tsp sesame seeds Bulgogi mushrooms: drizzle olive oil  120g shiitake or oyster mushrooms, shredded  2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp ginger paste (or fresh ginger, grated) 1 tsp chili paste (optional, for spice)  salt and pepper   2 spring onions, finely chopped Spinach: 500