Pulao comes from the word Pulaka in Sanskrit, and it means flavored rice. Pilaf is a derivative of the word Pulao. Lemon chunks in a pilaf? Who knew! Today we take a turn from our sweets and look into how to eat a healthier side dish: Pilaf! A great way to bring some zest (pun intended) into your plain white rice (and life). Serves 2 Ingredients 3/4 cup good quality white basmati rice 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 medium red onion, minced 1/2 cup frozen green peas 1/2 lemon, diced, along with zest and rind 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped parsleyInstructions In a medium saucepan over...
This vegan Mulligatawny (black pepper water) soup is a popular south-Indian soup. It is spicy and delicious, and the use of butternut squash makes this soup a little sweet. YouTube: Vegan Mulligatawny Soup Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil 1/2 cup white onion, minced 1 Tablespoon ginger, peeled and grated 1 jalapeno, seeds and stem removed, roughly chopped 7-8 curry leaves, each leaf torn into two pieces, OPTIONAL 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup French lentils 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 Tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced 4 cups vegetable stock 1/2 cup regular coconut milk 1 Tablespoon lime juice 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon sea...
Potatoes! Probably one of the most popular foods. Ever. Period. There are a million ways to make them and today we decided to do 'em biracial style. Mixing Sweet and White to create a delicious blend in the flavor and texture. YouTube: Coconut Flavored Potatoes Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 6-7 curry leaves, OPTIONAL 2 green chilies, cut in half OR 1 Jalapeno, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 1/2 cup red onion, minced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 cup Idaho potatoes, diced (skin-on) 1 cup sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 Tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro Instructions...
Smoked Eggplant Salsa is a vegan appetizer that is easy to make and exotic enough to surprise your loved ones. I learned this recipe during my travels to the interior parts of India. During the hot summers in India, people would grill eggplant over charcoal stoves, and that gives this dish a smokey flavor. Enjoy! YouTube Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKYkcylkU70&t=3s Ingredients 2 medium-size Italian eggplants 1 teaspoon of sea salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1 jalapeno, finely chopped OPTIONAL Instructions Place eggplants over medium heat on a charcoal or a gas stove, if you are making this in your home kitchen, then use one gas stove per...
