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Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari)

Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari) by John Spottiswood

Wow, this is such a wonderful dish and so easy to cook! The keys to this dish are the yellow lentils, fried potatoes, and cumin seed. You can change out the other vegetables (spinach is a nice addition as it adds to the creaminess of the dish). Make sure you fry the cumin seed and potatoes over sufficiently high heat that the cumin…

7 votes
7181 views
Dhal (Lentil) Rice

Dhal (Lentil) Rice by Navaneetham Krishnan

Rice and dhal scented with ghee and spices.

1 vote
3306 views
Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry)

Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Thick creamy aromatic curry; scented with curry leaves and ghee.

1 vote
4531 views
Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a great Indian dish that I adapted from Cooking Light recipe. They recommend raisins which I leave out. I've also changed the proportions a bit. Our kids universally love this, despite the exotic spices. I generally serve with my Cucumber and Tomato Salad on the side.

3 votes
12049 views
Ney Sambar (Ghee Dhal Curry)

Ney Sambar (Ghee Dhal Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Enriching and irressible fragrance of ghee which makes this curry even more delectable.

1 vote
2869 views
Moor Kolambu (Yogurt Vegetable Curry)

Moor Kolambu (Yogurt Vegetable Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

The distinctly unique aromas, flavors and colors will suit many a local palate.

1 vote
2495 views