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11 Traditional Tamil Vegetarian Lunch Menus

August 9, 2016

I’ve compiled here for you 11 menus comprising traditional Tamil vegetarian dishes. Some of them are classic combinations like Avial-Arachuvitta Sambar and some others are my own favourites. All these menus can be served with rice or cooked millets.

by Nandita Iyer 
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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Lunch, Meals in Bowls, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegan, vegetarian

Ginger Rasam | Inji Rasam | Lentil Ginger Soup

August 6, 2016

A recipe for Ginger Rasam / Easy South Indian style lentil soup with ginger, goes best with steaming hot rice and ghee, and a stir fried veggie on the side.

by Nandita Iyer 
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Beverages, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Healthy, Nutrition, vegetarian

How to make turmeric tea

July 26, 2016

 A simple recipe for a tea made from Turmeric root – enjoy the numerous health benefits of this magical spice.

by Nandita Iyer 
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beginner, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Pressure Cooker Recipes, vegetarian, VegProtein

Drumstick Leaves Recipe – Dal with Drumstick Leaves

July 25, 2016

A recipe for drumstick leaves – Dal with Moringa greens / drumstick leaves, just another way to include this superfood in your daily diet.

by Nandita Iyer 
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easy, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Nutrition, Rice, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Turmeric Rice with Cauliflower

July 16, 2016

A hearty rice dish redolent with the golden colour imparted by turmeric with chunks of cauliflower florets – a healthy recipe that deserves to be tried!

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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Glutenfree, Healthy, Lentils, Nutrition, Pressure Cooker Recipes, Salads, Vegan, VegProtein

Black eyed peas and Zucchini Salad

July 11, 2016

 Recipe for Curried Black eyed peas salad with Zucchini [vegan] [gluten free] A delicious, colourful salad that you can easily have for lunch!

by Nandita Iyer 
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Condiments, Glutenfree, Vegan, vegetarian

Easy, step-by-step recipe for Cherry Jam

July 1, 2016

A easy recipe for no-pectin cherry jam that you can make to preserve the seasonal fresh cherries in a bottle and relish them over a few weeks. Do give this a try when the cherries are in season.

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beginner, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Greens, Healthy, Nutrition, Rice, Salads, Summer, Vegan, vegetarian

Cold Rice Salad with Mango and Coconut

June 23, 2016

Cold red rice salad with green and ripe mangoes, coconut, spinach and a spicy dressing  is the perfect balance of flavours and textures. Impressive enough for a dinner party & simple enough for an everyday meal!

by Nandita Iyer 
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beginner, Breakfast, Coconut Recipes, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Millet Recipes, Nutrition, Vegan

Millet Upma – Thinai Recipes

June 18, 2016

A South Indian Upma made healthier and filling with the use of Millets instead of rava/semolina. Naturally gluten-free and vegan too, if you use coconut oil.

by Nandita Iyer 
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Desserts, Easy Indian Cooking, gluten free, Glutenfree, Tips, vegetarian

The 2 Ingredient 2 Minute Mango Ice cream you must try

June 15, 2016

2 ingredients and 2 minutes is all that this ICE CREAM recipe needs – and try it with any other fleshy fruit like papaya, banana or Chikoo. INSTANT NIRVANA!

by Nandita Iyer 
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beginner, Coconut Recipes, Diabetic friendly, Easy Indian Cooking, Glutenfree, Healthy, Salads, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Easy Shredded Carrot Salad with Coconut

June 14, 2016

Recipe for an easy Shredded Carrot, Coconut and Cucumber Salad. Takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, vegan and gluten-free too.

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Airfryer Recipes, beginner, Diabetic friendly, Fast Day recipes, Glutenfree, Healthy, Nutrition, Snacks, Vegetables, vegetarian, VegProtein

Crispy Roasted Broccoli in the Air Fryer

June 13, 2016

Recipe for zero-oil crispy roasted broccoli in Air Fryer – 96 calories per serving
Makes a healthy snack or an easy fast-day recipe (5-2 diet) – full of protein and fiber

by Nandita Iyer 
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