Tag Archives: spices

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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Dinner at Shalini and Prasad’s and a Recipe to Share. Cauliflower Pepper Stir Fry with Cinnamon Spice

We had dinner with good friends Shalini and Prasad this past weekend and what a fun time the four of us had 🥰. Added bonus is I came away with a cool veggie recipe to share as well 😄.

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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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