Usal is a delicious nutrient packed lima beans curry from the Konkani region of Western India.
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Vermicelli Upma. Noodle Vegetable Pilaf
For a wonderful vegetarian one-pot dish vermicelli upma is a veggie packed filling and delicious brunch, lunch or light dinner option. Vermicelli upma is similar to rice pilaf but is made instead with fine noodles called vermicelli.
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Yennegayi. South Indian Stuffed Eggplant
This is a delicious eggplant dish for all you eggplant fans looking for a different kind of recipe.
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Saffron Cardamom Latte
Saffron cardamom latte is a coffee drink I made recently that turned out delicious đ. Think fallish colors in an exotic drink.
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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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Aromatic Butternut Squash Soup
Yes, another butternut squash soup recipe, I know. There are so many butternut squash soup recipes out there especially at this time of year, but this one is so good folks, you have to give it a try!
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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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Amazing Tomato Curry
I am so excited to finally share this recipe! I’ve held onto it for 6 months waiting for summer tomatoes to come into season. An eclectic mix of three cultures all come together in this beautiful dish. This amazing recipe comes to you from Jamie Oliver.
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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
Curried Cauliflower Tomato Soup
You know summer is in full swing when Heirloom tomatoes show up at the markets and grocery stores. Big juicy heirloom tomatoes in a variety of colors are a summertime luxury. In this cauliflower soup to give it a summertime flair I thought I would make it this time with heirloom tomatoes. Continue reading Curried Cauliflower Tomato Soup