Category Archives: From the Kitchen

Urad Dhal Vadas. Lentil Fritters with Ginger, Green Chilies and Onions

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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