Here is a recipe for South Indian lentil fritters called vadas. This ever popular snack food can be made with any variety of lentils that are soaked until soft, blended into a coarse batter, and fried up to serve alongside tea or drinks.
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Instapot Ven Pongal. South Indian Rice and Lentil Risotto
Happy New Year! I hope you had a great December! If you’ve been entertaining a lot this holiday season or went to a few dinners and gatherings and are looking for a simple low key dinner in the new year, this one is for you. It’s a recipe for South Indian lentil and rice dish called Ven Pongal.
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Dinner at Shalini and Prasad’s and a Recipe to Share. Cauliflower Pepper Stir Fry with Cinnamon Spice
We had dinner with good friends Shalini and Prasad this past weekend and what a fun time the four of us had 🥰. Added bonus is I came away with a cool veggie recipe to share as well 😄.
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Mustard Greens Stir Fry with Potatoes
Here is a recipe for an Indian potato stir fry given wonderful fragrance, flavor and nutrients with fresh mustard greens.
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Spicy Roasted Pumpkin and Tofu Stir Fry
This fall inspired dish turned out better than I ever expected! Sweet butternut squash that’s roasted with spices such as cumin, coriander and turmeric; and then tossed with tofu and fried onions. Super healthy and beyond delicious this is a must try this fall season!
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Golden Beet and Carrot Curry with Baby Kale and Coconut Milk
Think sweet and savory with the lovely fragrance of curry leaves that gets absorbed into beets and carrots.
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Avial. South Indian Tamil Mixed Vegetables Stew in Coconut Sauce
Avial – pronounced Aveeyel is a delicious mixed vegetable stew simmered in a creamy coconut sauce that’s popular in Southern India. A very healthy curry that’s easy to make that requires hardly any oil if any.
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Cumin Carrot Rice and Quinoa for Lunch with a Friend
Cumin carrot rice and quinoa is an easy and delicious pilaf when you want to make something quick. Serve it as a side dish or have it with yogurt or cottage cheese for a satisfying meal.
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Sweet Potato and Super Greens Stir Fry
Slightly sweet and a little spicy, this aromatic curry is a winner – it’s nutritious and delicious. A quick and easy dish that tastes great with a warm bowl of dhal or naan.
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Roasted Carrot and Cauliflower Paneer Masala
Here is a recipe for a delicious roasted carrot and cauliflower paneer stir fry that’s easy to make. Just roast, saute and spice it up. That’s it.
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