Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
There's something about the combination of earthy roasted beets and sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes that just feels like home. Toss in some peppery greens, a handful of crunchy walnuts, and…
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Baingan Bharta Recipe: Smoky Indian Eggplant Delight
🔥 Smoky. Spicy. Comforting.My take on Baingan Bharta—a North Indian classic where roasted eggplant gets mashed and simmered with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and warm spices. The result? A rich, smoky…
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Guilt-Free Dal Makhani Made Easy
The Ultimate Creamy Dal Makhani (Without the Guilt!) If you love a rich, creamy, and deeply comforting bowl of Dal Makhani but want to keep things on the healthier side,…
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South Indian Cabbage (stir fry with coconut)
On St. Patty's day, why go with boiled cabbage?Bursting with the freshness of cabbage and an aromatic blend of just a couple of spices, this South Indian delicacy is sure…
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Potato (aloo masala) for Dosa (savory crepes)
Here's a simple recipe for Aloo Masala, which is often used as a filling for masala dosas. A dosa is a popular South Indian savory crepe made from fermented rice…
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Roasted Cauliflower with Harissa
Roasted cauliflower with harissa is a vibrant Mediterranean dish that combines tender cauliflower florets with the bold flavors of Moroccan harissa sauce. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, achieving a…
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Ridged Gourd (turai) vegetable
Turai, also known as ridge gourd or Chinese gourd, is a long, cylindrical vegetable with a green, ridged skin. It is commonly used in Indian and Asian cuisines and has…
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Green Peas (vatana) chaat
An Indian street food that is perfect as a snack, or a side. It's also a healthy appetizer, full of protein and is low fat. It's always been a hit…
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Tofu bowls
Vegan, and deliciously flavorful, this tofu bowl is worth skipping takeout for. Servings: 4 bowls Ingredients 14 ounce package extra firm tofu 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil Marinade: 1/2 cup tamari (or soy sauce…
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Butternut Squash Mash (Bharta)
Washington DC has some great restaurants but it almost seems like if you don't make a reservation, you are out of luck. Having been told our wait times were closer…
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Cluster beans (gawar)
A simple, healthy dish made with cluster beans or gawar phali as it's commonly known in India. Cluster Beans are a legume, also known as gavar, gawar, or guvar beans,…
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Mushroom, Spinach and Black Bean Quesadillas
When you want a healthy and yet quick meal or a snack on-the-go, these quesadillas are a great option. A mix of spinach, corn, mushrooms, black beans, onions, and creamy…
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Tuvar Dal (Pigeon-Pea lentils)
While growing up, dal, or lentils, was a staple part of a meal. Tuvar dal, moong daal, chana dal, it didn't matter. There were so many different recipes, and all…
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Sesame Garlic Bok Choy
A delicious, crisp vegetable that comes together in minutes. Bok Choy, a Chinese cabbage, can be braised, stir-fried or roasted. You can eat all of it, which reduces prep work.…
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Vegan African Chickpea, Spinach, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
This chickpea, spinach and sweet-potato stew is a soothing, African-inspired, gluten-free and vegan dish that is oh so delicious and comforting served with plain white rice! Seasoned with spices and…
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Pesto Cavatappi (Noodles & Company copycat)
We happened to stop at Noodles & Company for lunch with friends and Sophia ordered Pesto Cavatappi. She loved it so much, that we had to try and replicate it…
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