All the best plant-based recipes from Alamelu's cookbooks and TV show
Alamelu Vairavan, host of the popular PBS Create program "Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu" has been showing viewers how to embrace vegetables and protein-rich legumes with her flavorful, easy-to-follow recipes for years. Now all her vegetarian favorites are available in one volume, for home cooks who want creative, palate-pleasing ways to prepare wholesome vegetables like kale, cauliflower, radishes, eggplant, swiss chard, squashes and much more. These recipes are low-calorie, low-fat and packed with nutrients, fiber and flavor
Included are 100 recipes, including 25 brand-new ones, that combine Indian spices with nutritious vegetables, beans and lentils. These fusion recipes range from appetizers, soups, curries, salads and vegetable entrees to chutneys and desserts, and each one is accompanied by a full-color photo and step-by-step instructions. Also included are a helpful guide to Indian spices and ingredients. Fans rave about how easy and fool-proof Alamelu's recipes are--making nutritious, Indian-inspired meals are a snap
Sample recipes:
- Butternut Squash in Tamarind Sauce
- Kale in a Garlic-Lentil Sauce
- Colorful Beets with Coconut
- Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Spinach Wraps
- Chickpea Apple Farro Salad
- Vegetable Biryani
- Seasoned Cabbage Rice Pilaf
- Asparagus with Ginger and Coconut
- Brussels Sprouts and Chickpea Poriyal
- Zesty Cannellini Beans with Broccoli
- Red Cabbage with Ginger
- Sweet and Spice Mango Chutney
