By Ranjitha Deepesh, on January 25th, 2010

Dal combined with Palak (spinach) makes a nutritious combination and this Easy Dal Palak literally means Easy and a quick way for a curry, which can be had with Rice, roti or any main course dish. Daal (Lentils) also known as Parippu in Malayalam/Tamil, Pappu in Telegu are a variety of pulses which are mostly kind of split peas. Dal has always been the mainstay of south asian cooking, especially in India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka etc. Dal Makhani, Dal Maharani, Sambaar, all have the very same protein – Daal. . . . → Read More: Easy Dal Palak
By Ranjitha Deepesh, on January 17th, 2010

Tofu Grill for all my Vegetarian friends; spicy and healthy yet can be had with all the fun you have at a BBQ party. This can also be made with Paneer/cottage cheese. . . . → Read More: Grilled Tofu
By Ranjitha Deepesh, on November 17th, 2009

Cabbage thoran is a dry Keralite dish made of vegetables and grated coconut. It is a great accompaniment and is considered to be an important part of the “sadhya” (feast). “Thoran” means dry dish made of any vegetables of your choice. The main ingredient of a thoran consists of mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric and grated coconut. Here I have made thoran out of green cabbages. You can also make it out of red cabbage. . . . → Read More: Cabbage thoran