Semiya Payasam / Kheer / Vermicelli Milk Pudding

Vermicelli Kheer, a Delicious Indian Dessert suitable for festivals, parties or gathering. Budget friendly, economical & crowd pleasing. Recipe below has step wise pics & tips.

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Muddha Pappu / Dal / Plain Lentil Stew

Indian Plain Dal, a South Indian style, simple and basic lentils recipe, which forms the foundation of many other Indian dal dishes. Recipe below has both Stove Top and Instant Pot methods with step wise pics, tips.

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Sorakaya Pesarapappu / Lauki Mung Dal / Bottle Gourd Lentil Stew

Lauki Dal, a South Indian style, simple and easy dal, using Bottle Gourd and Yellow Moong Dal. Recipe below has step wise pics & tips for both STOVE TOP & INSTANT POT METHODS.

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Miriyam Garelu / Peppery Lentil Fritters

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena Prep Time:5-6 hrs   CookTime:20 mins  Cuisine:Indian Minapa Garelu/ Medu Vada is the most common food item made with these lentils. It is basically a South…

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Chickpea (Sprouts) Mango Salad with Simple Dressing

Wholesome Chickpeas and Mango Salad, is a Whole Foods Plant Based style high protein salad bowl with an Oil Free Dressing. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips, includes boiling chickpeas using Stove Top, Instant Pot Methods.

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Sprouts

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena PrepTime:1 day    CookTime:10 mins   Cuisine:Indian There are many ways in which people get the beans/chickpeas/mung beans sprouted. But, I always followed this old method without using…

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Chakkera Pongali / Sweetened Rice

South Indian traditional festive sweet dish with rice & lentils, along with a (generous) usage of ghee / butter.

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