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Dill with Lentils – Shepu / Suva Dal

Delicious home cooked and simple comfort food is true bliss to most of us or as we say in Hindi, Maa ke haath ka khana and that one phrase seems to sum it all up! Personally cooked by Mom! I’m sure each one of us can relate to this, irrespective of which corner of theContinue reading “Dill with Lentils – Shepu / Suva Dal”

One Pot Dill Chickpea Rice – Suva Pulao

A mildly flavoured one pot rice dish, with the subtle citrusy-grassy fragrance of fresh dill leaves (of the aniseed or saunf plant), studded with chickpeas or red kidney beans & fresh spinach leaves. Ideal for days without too much masala in your food, yet ensuring your daily intake of protein, vitamins, fibre & probiotics, all-in-one-meal.Continue reading “One Pot Dill Chickpea Rice – Suva Pulao”

Gongura Pappu / Dal – Tangy Sorrel Leaves Lentil

In Andhra Pradesh, South India, there is no dish that can get more authentic than a traditional Gongura delicacy such as Pappu (dal), pickle, Pachadi, thokku(chutney), Pulihora (rice) or the ever-popular Gongura Mutton Stew (Mamsam) amongst many others. In India, there is a common tendency to shy away from leafy green veggies during the rainyContinue reading “Gongura Pappu / Dal – Tangy Sorrel Leaves Lentil”

Spinach & Corn Jade Rice

Delicious & healthy fresh green spinach loaded with vitamins, iron & dietary fibre cooked & tossed with sweet corn, paneer & a few other flavourings to make a well- balanced vegetarian one pot rice meal. Ideal for busy days & a great way to mask spinach while cooking for kids. If you prefer you canContinue reading “Spinach & Corn Jade Rice”

Mixed Vegetables in Paprika Sauce

A wonderful main course vegetarian dish, these are beautiful assorted veggies tossed in a flavoursome garlic-paprika sauce that you can tweak the spice levels to your palate. A dish that can also be served as a side or made into a one pot meal, simply by adding some penne or spaghetti pasta to it. RequiringContinue reading “Mixed Vegetables in Paprika Sauce”