I call this an early fall black eyed pea salad because it has lots of ingredients that are in abundance right now- veggies such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and even fruits such as pomegranates. Really hearty and wonderfully delicious this black bean salad is.
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Mixed Daal
Mixed daal is one of my favorite lentil dishes that I learnt from my Mom. I’ve been making it the same way she taught me for decades. As much as I love this dish, it always amazes me how every time I make it for a dinner party all guests love it just as much.
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Beets Poriyal. Beets Saute with Toasted Sesame Seeds and Lentils
This recipe is for all your beet fans out there who are looking for a creative way to make a delicious beets dish. This one is flavored with toasted sesame seeds and urad daal which are split skinned black gram lentils. These two transform beets into a phenomenal dish that tastes so good you’ll be having second helpings.
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A Burger Lookalike in a Veggie Burger
Hi folks. Happy new week! Hope youre Monday is starting off well. Today I’m sharing a recipe for this crazy vegetarian burger that’s a lookalike to the basic burger. You would never know looking at these pics that this is a veggie burger. But it is!
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Toasted Black Pepper & Cumin Fried Rice
Looking for a rice recipe all jazzed up with fragrant spices fried in ghee? This is the one to try. Its a delicious fried rice dish made with mixed veggies that get jazzed up with toasted black pepper, cumin seeds, and curry leaves that are fried in fragrant ghee. Super delicious on its own, or with a side of yogurt raita this makes for a fabulous meal for lunch or dinner.. Give it a try!
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Usal. Lima Beans in Curry Gravy
Usal is a delicious nutrient packed lima beans curry from the Konkani region of Western India.
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Kootu with green beans. Lentil and Green Beans Stew
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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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. Kootu is made with vegetables, lentils and fresh coconut that are all delicately flavored with spices and is served over steaming white rice. Continue reading Araicha Kootu. South Indian Squash Stew with Coconut Paste