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Double beans with Amaranth greens

January 29, 2010

Beans and greens are a classic combination in many of the world cuisines. This delicious salad made using cooked double beans and greens, South Indian style is super healthy!

by Nandita Iyer 
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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, One Pot Cooking, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegetables, vegetarian, Yogurt Recipes

Tamil Lunch Menu: Mor Kozhambu, Vazhakka Curry

June 8, 2008

A gluten-free, vegetarian Tamil Brahmin Cuisine lunch menu comprising Plantain Dry Curry and yogurt based curry to go with rice, called Mor Kozhambu

by Nandita Iyer 
36 Comments
easy, gluten free, Glutenfree, Indian, medium, Party dishes, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Rice, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Capsicum Rice

June 4, 2008

This is a South Indian version of a Bell Pepper Pulao / Pilaf. A burst of aroma is the characteristic of this dish, from the freshly toasted and ground spices. Try this with plain yogurt or raita.

by Nandita Iyer 
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Appetizers, Curry, easy, Glutenfree, Indian, Party dishes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetables

Ajwaini Arbi Tikka (Colocassia with carom seeds)

May 5, 2008

Arbi Tikka is a delicious way to cook the common colocassia root. They turn into spiced up, golden and crisp appetisers or a happy accompaniment with rotis.

by Nandita Iyer 
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Curry, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Healthy, Indian, Nutrition, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein, Winter

Low Fat – Restaurant Style Matar Paneer | Indian style peas and cottage cheese curry

January 3, 2008

Hello and glad to see you in the new year. Trying to stick to my resolutions (to blog more regularly) – I was ready with the draft 3 days ago, but that’s when respiratory infection and bronchitis caught up with me and has kept me down for over 3 days. In Bombay, the temperature difference is well ov

by Nandita Iyer 
36 Comments
beginner, Desserts, Diwali Recipes, Glutenfree, Lentils, Sweets, vegetarian

Diwali Delicacy: 5 minute Besan Laddoos

November 7, 2007

Delicious besan laddoos in the Microwave in just 5 minutes 🙂 Give it a try!

by Nandita Iyer 
19 Comments
Glutenfree, Greens, Rice, Vegan, Vegetables

Fried rice with mustard greens

July 18, 2007

A simple fried rice dish made using mustard greens (sarson ka saag) that you can easily grow in a pot on your window sill.

by Nandita Iyer 
7 Comments
Curry, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Lentils, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables

Pavakka Pitla – Bittergourd Pitlah

July 8, 2007

A simple, flavoursome Bitter-gourd curry which is similar to a thick sambar, to be served with rice. This is a family recipe and a very popular way to use bitter gourd in Tambrahm cuisine .

by Nandita Iyer 
26 Comments
Curry, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Lentils, Nutrition, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, VegProtein

Kovakkai Paruppu Usili – Ivy Gourd with steamed lentils

June 8, 2007

Ivy gourd prepared with steamed and crumbled lentils – paruppu usili is a much loved Tamil veggie preparation!

by Nandita Iyer 
31 Comments
Diabetic friendly, easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein

Pudalangai Kootu – Snake Gourd with Lentils

June 1, 2007

Podalangai / Pudalangai kootu or Snake Gourd with lentils is a simple Tamil Brahmin preparation. An everyday simple dish that is eaten with rice and ghee. One of the best ways to eat this gourd!

by Nandita Iyer 
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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Nutrition, Salads, Vegan

Raw Mango and Chana Dal Salad – Indian style

May 11, 2007

A simple raw mango and chana dal salad, no cooking required. Make use of the raw mangoes in season to prepare this delicious Indian meal accompaniment.

by Nandita Iyer 
12 Comments
Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables

Keerai Masiyal – Simple Spinach Mash

April 18, 2007

A simple spinach mash prepared in Tamil Brahmin Cuisine, totally healthy and vegan too – Keerai Masiyal.

by Nandita Iyer 
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