Fast, easy, affordable Indian food by Sukhi’s

I love Indian food but it’s not always easy on my budget.  I recently came across a spice curry paste at our local grocery store  and decided to give it a try.  It was amazing, and SUPER easy.

The brand is Sukhi’s and it’s sold at Whole Foods, Sunflower Markets and I’m sure other stores (they have a local store locator that you can use on their website: http://sukhis.com/index.php).  You can make it with meat (chicken) or vegetarian (potatoes).  All you do is add your meat, veggies and water.  That’s it!  It all simmers together to form a perfect curry every time!

To make the meal super easy I buy Naan in the bread or deli department and also buy Rice Expressions frozen rice (http://www.riceandrecipes.com/expressions.php).  The rice is ready to go in 3 microwavable minutes.

If you love Indian food but don’t always like to sticker shock of eating out, give this a try.

Easy Taco Pasta Bake

After a crazy day I wanted to make  quick and tasty meal for dinner.  This taco pasta bake is easy and so delicious!  Serve it with a salad on the side and it’s a full meal.

• 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes w/pepper, celery, onion (Hunts)
• 1 15 oz can black beans
• 1 16 oz jar salsa
• 1 lbs ground turkey
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 16 oz pasta (I used bowtie)
• Jalapeno peppers (jar or canned)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook the pasta in a large pot until it is al dente.  Drain.
3. Brown the turkey meat on a medium heat and add the taco seasoning packet per the directions on the package.
4. Put the pasta, meat, tomatoes, beans, salsa and half of the cheese together and stir until the ingredients are mixed (I mixed it in the same pot I used to make the pasta).  To make a spicier meal, add jalapeno peppers (I bought them crushed and just added them right in).
5. Pour the mixture into an oven safe dish, top with the rest of the cheese and bake for 30-40 minutes.

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