Kootu is a popular lentil stew cooked in South Indian homes made with a variety of vegetables and spices. Kootu is a wonderful way to get the goodness of veggies and lentil protein all in a one pot dish. Have it over rice and you even have starch covered.
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Val Val. Konkani Pumpkin Veggie Stew with Coconut Cashew Gravy
This is a lovely veggie stew called val val made with a variety of mixed vegetables, coconut milk and cashews, all lightly seasoned with mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fragrant ghee. For those of you who like a mildly spiced stew that still gives you those aromatic Indian flavors this is the dish to try.
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Mushroom Pilaf
I am so excited to share this recipe, because honestly this mushroom pilaf turned out better than I ever expected. I had this big box of mushrooms waiting to be used and thought I would give making mushroom rice a try. Continue reading Mushroom Pilaf
Kichdi. Gujarati Rice and Lentil Pilaf
Kichdi is an Indian rice dish made with rice and lentils lightly seasoned with turmeric and salt and then cooked until tender. Between the energy boosting rice and the protein rich lentils, kichdi is considered a very healthy vegetarian dish. Continue reading Kichdi. Gujarati Rice and Lentil Pilaf
Araicha Kootu. South Indian Squash Stew with Coconut Paste
Kootu is a type of vegetable stew that is made often in South Indian homes and is a great way to combine lentils and vegetables in a one pot dish.
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Mash up of Mediterranean and Indian Pilaf. Cauliflower Rice with Artichokes
For a delicious low carb, healthy, dish give this quick and easy recipe a try. Make it with cauliflower rice, with quinoa or for that matter even with regular rice!
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Chili Mint Paneer
Today I would like to share a recipe from a lunch I hosted a while back – months before our Shelter in Place took place. Let’s call this a Throwback Thursday type of post. A recipe for a chili mint paneer that I had at a lunch with friends. Continue reading Chili Mint Paneer
Potato Pea Curry
This simple and easy potato and green pea curry is a classic Indian dish and very popular in many Indian homes. On days when you want a mildly spiced Indian dish that will warm the body and the psyche, this is the one make. Continue reading Potato Pea Curry
Indian Style Eggs & Parisian Style Sandwich
Good Thursday everyone. How is your week so far? Quiet and calm? Our week started with everyone working from home and online schooling. The kids are in a routine with their remote learning, although they did grumble that they didn’t like it. They miss school.
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Yellow Daal. Daal Tadka
With aromatic spices, ginger garlic and onions all shallow fried in ghee this daal is comfort food for sure.
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