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Easy Cooking, vegetarian

When life gives you sour mangoes – Make Mango Dal

May 31, 2012

The summer is coming to an end and not one mango post on the blog, or so I was thinking. And then life presented me a sour mango this morning… You cut open a luscious looking mango anticipating sweet and juicy fruit, which is already making your mouth water. Sometimes, the mango lives up to your e

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Curry, Easy Indian Cooking, Healthy, Lentils, medium, Tamil Brahmin Recipes, Vegetables

Banana Stem Curry | Vazhaithandu Moong Dal curry

March 25, 2010

The humble banana stem gets made into a curry with moong dal – delicious when paired with rice and Moar Kuzhambu.

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Curry, easy, Lentils, vegetarian

Rhea’s Parsi Masala Dal

April 21, 2008

We were over at our friend Rhea’s place for dinner and stay-over some weekends ago. She had taken a lot of effort to prepare an all-vegetarian spread covering her entire table, but for me the star of the dinner was a dal, which i could simply not get enough of. It had such a depth of flavour, someth

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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!

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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.

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Jihva for Dal

July 1, 2006

As per the rules of Jihva for Dal, hosted by Sailu- I’m posting the entries I have prepared for the event. Dal is an everyday feature in our house-in some form or the other as it’s the vegetarian’s best source of protein. Do check out the Ton of Protein series written by Vaishali. I cooked up a tra

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Greens, Healthy, Lentils, vegetarian

Lasooni Dal Palak ( Garlicky lentils with spinach )

April 16, 2006

This recipe for Lasooni Dal Palak was published in one of the Sunday papers and I knew I had to try it right away. It turned out delicious like the dals you get at fancy Indian restaurants. After all, it is a recipe from one 🙂 Lasooni Dal Palak

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Diabetic friendly, Nutrition, Uncategorized, VegProtein

12 High Protein Vegetarian Foods – 2025 edition

February 15, 2025

The high-protein food market in India is booming, and brands are eager to meet the growing demand. This 2025 edition highlights the latest high-protein food products available in India for vegetarians looking to boost their protein intake. Protein recommendations vary widely, from 0.8g to 2.2g per kg of body weight. Athletes and those training intensely […]

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Bean Mushroom Spinach Salad – A delicious salad from a can of beans

February 14, 2025

Recipe for a warm bean, mushroom spinach salad with a juicy dressing I love making and eating salads. But I understand why some people don’t feel the same way. One common reason? A low tolerance for raw vegetables. But here’s the thing—salads don’t have to be raw. You can build a delicious salad with cooked, […]

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My healthy cookware haul | Tips to choose the right cookware

August 10, 2023

My healthy cookware haul | Tips to choose the right cookware Are you often confused by the overwhelming information on what cookware to use for your everyday cooking? Read on to have all the simplified information at your fingertips. Choosing the right healthy cookware is as important as sourcing quality produce and groceries for a […]

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5 useful meal prep ideas using the food processor

July 19, 2023

5 super useful meal prep ideas for you to do on the weekend Weekends are meant for relaxing and restoring. But building in an hour or so of prep for the week ahead, such as in meal prep, makes cooking during the week so much easier. And a food processor makes meal prep a whole […]

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beginner, Dinner, Healthy, Millet Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetables, vegetarian

Foxtail Millet Salad – An old grain in a new avatar

February 3, 2023

Foxtail Millet is a healthy ancient grain. Get a recipe on how to use foxtail millet in a healthy salad. Naturally vegan and gluten free too!

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