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Adai Avial

Adai Avial by vidhya

An adai when served with aviyal makes a wholesome, nutritious meal. Aviyal is a medley of boiled vegetables (think carrots, potatoes, chow-chow, white pumpkin, yellow cucumber - mostly the water based veggies etc) simmered in yogurt, coconut gravy. Its so easy to make the batter for adai, no need to toil over fermenting the batter.…

1 vote
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SAMBAR

SAMBAR by VIJAYA RODRIGO

This is a very south Indian dish and generally made with Toor Dhal (a yellow pulse) but can also be made with Masoor Dhal (a pink pulse).

1 vote
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Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a delicious quinoa recipe that we served with our garlic lime grilled pork chops. This is flavorful enough that you'll want to serve it with a relatively simple grilled dish. It would go wonderfully with grilled fish, chicken, or steak. Or try it with the pork recipe linked below.

5 votes
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Sambar ( Indian Dhal Curry)

Sambar ( Indian Dhal Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Dhal with radish and profusely scented with curry leaves and coriander leaves.

1 vote
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Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad by Micheline

A refreshing, low calorie, garlicky, tasty bulgur salad.

2 votes
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Mexican Brown Rice, Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Mexican Brown Rice, Quinoa and Black Bean Salad by Salad Foodie

As a main dish or a side to any number of meats or fish meals, this perky bright salad is tasty and healthy. The recipe is from the USA Rice Federation, with only slight modifications. (You can also substitute brown rice for the quinoa for simplicity.) One side serving (7/8 cup salad) provides 215 calories; 31 G. carbohydrate; 5.6 G…

1 vote
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Favorite Buttermilk Waffles (with Whole Grain option)

Favorite Buttermilk Waffles (with Whole Grain option) by Salad Foodie

Buttermilk makes baked products divine, and this is the way I use it in waffles. White whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour can be subbed to boost nutrition. Lazy soul that I am, I mix the batter in a blender and use that as a pitcher to pour them conveniently. I freeze extra waffles for a quick into-the-toaster breakfast.…

1 vote
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Pandan (screwpine) Rice Pudding

Pandan (screwpine) Rice Pudding by Navaneetham Krishnan

It has to be the scent of pandanus in the pudding after which drenched with coconut milk and palm sugar

1 vote
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Original Flax Honey Butter

Original Flax Honey Butter by Smokinhotchef

This is an amazing spread packed with vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants that will become a staple in a nutritious diet. The powerful benefits of alpha-linolenic acid and not to mention the health and the cosmetic attributes. Glorious honey- natures 'perfect' food, being anti- inflammatory, antiseptic and an antioxidant, packed…

1 vote
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Garlic Coriander Rice

Garlic Coriander Rice by Navaneetham Krishnan

Made with only four ingredients. basmati rice, the central ingredient and olive oil, garlic and with coriander leaves, simple yet a welcome change, compared to plain white rice.

1 vote
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Jalebi

Jalebi by Suhaina Rasheed

Indian sweet made with all purpose flour fried and dipped in flavored sugar syrup.

1 vote
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Champagne Celebration Cake

Champagne Celebration Cake by Nancy Miyasaki

I made this for my book club for one of our members' birthdays. It made for an amazing presentation and the flavor and texture were pleasant. If you are just looking for amazing flavor, you can find better. But if you're looking for a beautful presentation that is fairly easy to achieve and is also tasty, then this is a great…

3 votes
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Pasta with Grape or Cherry Tomatoes

Pasta with Grape or Cherry Tomatoes by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a great pasta from an island off the coast of Italy that I adapted from Giada de Laurentiis. The roasting of the tomatoes and capers with the bread crumbs makes for flavorful and original pasta. I've served this with and without basil, and prefer it with basil though it is delicious either way.

3 votes
2685 views
How to Make Perfect Puri/Poori

How to Make Perfect Puri/Poori by Hina Gujral

How to make perfect Puri is no secret mantra, all it requires is bit of practice. Puri or Poori is renowned Indian puffed bread. These plump, spherical deep-fried breads are native of Indian sub-continent. The culinary tour of the by-lanes of old cities is never considered complete without enjoying Puri dipped in piping hot bold…

1 vote
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Quinoa and Fresh Corn with Scallions

Quinoa and Fresh Corn with Scallions by John Spottiswood

This is a great side dish we served tonight with leftover chicken breast. I've been getting great vegetarian ideas from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison. I left the cheese out of this one to up the healthiness, and it tasted great without!

5 votes
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