All the best plant-based recipes from Alamelu’s cookbooks,TV shows and more!
Alamelu Vairavan, host of the popular PBS Create TV shows, “Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu” has been inspiring viewers how to enjoy vegetables and protein-rich legumes with her flavorful, easy-to-follow recipes for years. Her fans have raved about how accessible her recipes are in making nutritious and tasty Indian inspired meals. Now, all her vegetarian favorites are available in one volume.
This new book also features delightful additions to please any palate including children’s. The book is aimed at anyone who wants to learn creative ways to easily cook vegetables like Swisschard, kale, cauliflower, eggplant, okra, squashes and many more. Thes resulting dishes are packed with nutrients, fiber and taste!
Included are more than 100 recipes, with many brand-new ones, that unite Indian flavors with vibrant vegetables.These easy-to-follow recipes range from appetizers, soups, flavored rice and quinoa dishes, vegetable entrees to lentil rich saucy dishes. Each recipe is accompanied by a full-color photo and step-by-step instructions. Also included are a helpful guide to Indian spices and ingredients, shopping lists, as well as numerous useful suggestions for users to develop their skills and innovate their own variations.
Sample recipes:
- Butternut Squash in Tamarind Sauce
- Baby Kale with Lentil and Coconut
- Asparagus with Shallots and Garlic
- Beets with Coconut
- Sweet Potato, Black Beans and Spinach Wrap
- Blackeye Peas Masala
- Bell Pepper and Tomato Rice with Cashews
- Broccoli with Cannellini Beans
- Brussels Sprouts and Chickpeas
- Parsnips with Green Peas
- Baby Eggplant Stir-Fry
