Tag: healthy

Sukhi Dal/Warm Lentil Spread

Sukhi Dal/Warm Lentil Spread

Unlike the more popular soupy preparation of lentils in India, this is a thicker version, and more like a spread. Fragrant with spices and pepper and also healthy, the Sukhi Dal is very easy to make, and is usually a pleasant change for your palate.

Indian Spiced Popcorn

Indian Spiced Popcorn

A relaxed part of the day was well spent popping popcorn in a big pot on the stove top. They pops were intermittent, and they got me  excited (for I have never before popped the kernels on the stove top) and they did pop with 

Barley and Spinach Fall Salad with Maple Syrup Vinaigrette

Barley and Spinach Fall Salad with Maple Syrup Vinaigrette

This recipe got featured in the Maple Syrup World. Yellow, red and orange, may be some brown too. I am slowly getting used to the pleasantly chilly morning and the evening and the comfortable nip in the air. There are not more than a few 

Carrots and Beans with Caraway, Harissa and Pistachios

Carrots and Beans with Caraway, Harissa and Pistachios

A very simple recipe with prominent Tunisian flavors of caraway and harissa.

Mint, Coriander and Radish Chutney

Mint, Coriander and Radish Chutney

  A simple chutney made with fresh cilantro/coriander, mint and radish. This is a spicy, savory chutney unlike the fruity pulpy and sweet chutney usually served in America and the European countries.