Collard  greens…sound foreign? Sure is. Or was, to me, when I first came her to the US. I slowly ventured to trying to new types of greens native to the American region and immediately loved Collard. It tastes very similarr and doesn’t have any bitter taste. It is packed with nutrition which is an added … [Read more…]
Bored of eating soups and a whole lot of eggs during SBD Phase1, this is a recipe that I discovered that makes for a wholesome, filling and very satisfactory meal. Whether you are on a diet or not, this is a very good variation to the traditional idlies and a very healthy one too. The … [Read more…]
With going on the ‘South Beach Diet’ I have started to add a lot of beans and lentils to my diet. Beans and Legumes are a wonderful way to add protein to a vegetarian diet. I have also started soaking and bulk cooking my own beans, as opposed to buying canned beans, to avoid the … [Read more…]
Vadai is one of the most famous ‘South Indian’ dishes. Anybody that is not from South India, if you would ask them what South Indian food they like – there are three dishes: Idly, Vada and Sambar. This is my absolute favorite dish as well. I love eating these on Diwali day, along with sukiyam. … [Read more…]
I have never heard of Dal Banjari until I came across the recipe for this in Priya Mitharwal’s blog here. I love whole black urad dal and the creamy texture it renders. But the only dish I had known to make with this is dal makhani. Having been bored with using this ingredient, I was … [Read more…]
Arroz means rice in spanish and Frijoles Negro – refers to black beans. Beans and rice are the staples of Mexican cuisine, and black beans in particular is featured in a variety of Mexican dishes. It is not only tasty, but is key in providing nutrition in protein, fiber and antioxidants. This dish is a … [Read more…]