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Brussels Sprouts Potato Curry
Brussels sprouts are similar to cabbage and I use both interchangeably. For the most part, I always make this simple curry that the family loves. To jazz it up a little, I have added onion, tomatoes,...
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Peanut Rice
Variety rice like lemon rice, tamarind rice, etc. are easy to make and perfect for weeknight meals. We certainly do not want to make anything elaborate after a tiring day. Nowadays even chapati and...
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Saag Aloo (Potato in Spinach Gravy)
“Aloo” means potato and “Saag” is a leaf-based dish. We combine spinach puree and roasted potatoes in this side dish that goes well with rice or roti. There are a few steps involved in the recipe, but...
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Celery Black Bean Rice
I have to admit that celery is not on the list of vegetables that I buy at the store. So, I have to come up with different things to make with celery when I end up with it through bountiful baskets. We...
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Beans Potato Curry
I learnt to add potatoes to gravy dishes from my mom. Even a small cooked potato adds a lot of volume to the dish and brings it together. This is a simple gravy that goes well with rice or rotis. Off...
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Spring Onion Pulao
Pulao is basically a rice dish and there a lot of variations. Since there was a bunch of spring onion lying around, I decided to make rice with the same. Usually I add spring onion to Chinese style...
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Mochakottai Eggplant Kuzhambu (Field/Val Beans Brinjal Gravy)
This is a simple South Indian gravy that goes well with rice. It sure brings nostalgic memories of my childhood . I usually cook the beans in bulk and keep in freezer; that makes making this gravy even...
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Arisi Paruppu Sadham (Lentil Rice)
This lentil rice is a simple protein packed one pot meal that is perfect for week nights. Dump the ingredients in the pressure cooker and you are good to go. You can make an elaborate side like vadai...
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Microwave Masala Peanuts
I had earlier posted a baked version of masala peanuts that is always a super hit in my house. When I came across a similar recipe in Mallika Badrinath book using the microwave, I had to try it. This...
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Kale Adai
Adai is a lentil pancake and you can different vegetables to it and customize. Back home, we make adai with drumstick leaves usually. I do not get drumstick leaves here and kale is my closest...
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Seppankizhangu / Arbi Fry
This is a simple fry with seppankizhangu(arbi) that goes well with rasam rice. As a picky eater, I was not fond of arbi as a kid. Things change and these days I seem to like this fry more than...
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Peas Paratha
Paratha is an Indian flat bread. There are a ton of variations and this version is stuffed with peas. Stuffed parathas are a filling dish and taste great. Off to the recipe. Tasty paratha ready. Enjoy
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Kale Kootu (Using Instant Pot)
Kale usually reminds me of drumstick leaves. This is a simple gravy dish using lentils that goes well with rice or roti. I have used the instant pot electric pressure cooker to make this. Off to the...
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Watercress Kootu (Lentil Gravy)
I have posted a ton of kootu recipes until now. Kootu is a lentil based gravy dish and has a ton of variations. It goes well with rice or as a side dish for roti. This is the first time I am using...
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Slow Cooker Rice Kheer
Today is a simple, but delicious recipe that pretty much gets done on its own in the slow cooker. All you have to do is add the ingredients and walk away. Come back to a totally addictive dessert that...
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