• Venn Pongal – Rice and Lentils

    July 5, 2020Masala Plate

    This is a savory dish that South Indians eat for breakfast, brunch or in the evening as tiffin – Venn Pongal (White pongal). This is again super easy to make… Another dish you can make in your rice cooker, pressure cooker or instant pot.

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  • Mixed Vegetable Kootu

    June 10, 2020Masala Plate

    A quick healthy recipe that can be had with Indian Bread (Chappati), wheat tortillas or with rice. This is a traditional South Indian recipe made with mixed veggies and lentils. I used frozen veggies and Masoor Dhal, you can use fresh veggies and Toor dhal as well. It cooks quickly and kids love it.

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  • Dal – Lentils

    March 3, 2020Masala Plate

    This is a traditional Indian dish that is very simple to make. Lentils, unlike dried beans, are easy to cook. They are a great source of fiber and protein and are available throughout the year. Split red lentils take lesser time to cook than many yellow lentil/ gram varieties.

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