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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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Gujarati Toor Dhal – Dried Pigeon Peas Lentil Soup

Here is a recipe for a delicious sweet and savory dhal that’s popular in the Western state of Gujarat. Called toor dhal – yellow pigeon peas lentil soup, what makes this dhal so uniquely Gujarati is the sweet and savory taste of the soup.

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