Looking for an awesome make ahead salad? One that you can make a day or two before, and have it taste better the next day? Give this quinoa salad a try!
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Navy Bean Sundal. Navy Bean Coconut Salad
Here is a recipe for an outstanding navy bean salad packed with flavor. Coconut paste and dried lentils give the dish an earthy toasted aroma. Use canned navy beans if you’re looking to make this is a jiffy.
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Mixed Dhal
Here is a simple recipe for a delicious dhal made with a variety of lentils. The best part of this recipe is that the oil of choice is ghee. Ghee gives the dish fabulous aroma and flavor!
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Kichee. Gujarati Rice Flour Dumplings
Kichee are rice flour dumplings made in the western state of Gujarat in India. Think of them as mildly spiced steamed rice dumplings that are usually had as an afternoon snack.
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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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Persimmon Spinach Quinoa Salad
Persimmons are still in season in our area so grab them before the season is over in a couple of weeks. In this salad recipe persimmon is the star with quinoa and spinach playing a supporting role.
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato and Bell Pepper Pasta
A super delicious and easy to make pasta especially on those days when you don’t have fresh tomatoes and peppers handy. This pasta is made with jarred sun dried tomatoes and bell peppers.
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Simple Tomato Risotto
Here is an easy recipe for a delicious simple tomato risotto made with juicy ripe late summer tomatoes.
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Beet and Apple Salad with Ancient Grains
Looking for a hefty salad? This one is loaded with beets, apples and grains such as millet and super greens like kale. A flavorful salad that is delicious and filling.
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