Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu

HEALTHFUL INDIAN FLAVORS WITH ALAMELU is hosted by Milwaukee area resident, culinary educator, and three-time cookbook co-author Alamelu Vairavan. A native of the Chettinad region of South India, Alamelu has lived most of her adult life in the United States. Over the years, she developed a deep interest in promoting the use of spices, legumes, and Indian cooking techniques into healthy food preparation that would appeal to Americans. She has been teaching for over 20 years about the health benefits of spices turmeric, cumin, ginger, fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, coconut power, urad dal, cardamom, curry powder, and other ingredients in her recipes including, broccoli, legumes, beans, rice, and Brussels sprouts.

Sun, Jan 18 1:00 A.M. Bell Pepper and Radish Sambhar/Curried Eggplant     NH Create (11.4)

Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan cooks up an aromatic saucy vegetable dish called, Bell Pepper and Radish Sambhar, curried eggplant an irresistible, very easy-to make dish, and a vibrant and mildly seasoned crunchy Zuchinni with Coconut Poriyal.

Fri, Jan 23 9:00 A.M. Egg Kulambu/Cauliflower Kootu/Broccoli Poriyal     NH Create (11.4)

Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a highly aromatic tamarind based sauce featuring boiled eggs, called Egg kulambu, Cauliflower Kootu which is a creamy and flavorful cauliflower dish cooked with lentils and ginger, and Broccoli Poriyal a seasoned stir-fry.

Fri, Jan 23 12:00 P.M. Egg Kulambu/Cauliflower Kootu/Broccoli Poriyal     NH Create (11.4)

Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a highly aromatic tamarind based sauce featuring boiled eggs, called Egg kulambu, Cauliflower Kootu which is a creamy and flavorful cauliflower dish cooked with lentils and ginger, and Broccoli Poriyal a seasoned stir-fry.

Fri, Jan 23 4:00 P.M. Egg Kulambu/Cauliflower Kootu/Broccoli Poriyal     NH Create (11.4)

Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a highly aromatic tamarind based sauce featuring boiled eggs, called Egg kulambu, Cauliflower Kootu which is a creamy and flavorful cauliflower dish cooked with lentils and ginger, and Broccoli Poriyal a seasoned stir-fry.

Sat, Jan 24 3:00 A.M. Egg Kulambu/Cauliflower Kootu/Broccoli Poriyal     NH Create (11.4)

Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a highly aromatic tamarind based sauce featuring boiled eggs, called Egg kulambu, Cauliflower Kootu which is a creamy and flavorful cauliflower dish cooked with lentils and ginger, and Broccoli Poriyal a seasoned stir-fry.

Sun, Jan 25 1:00 A.M. Egg Kulambu/Cauliflower Kootu/Broccoli Poriyal     NH Create (11.4)

Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a highly aromatic tamarind based sauce featuring boiled eggs, called Egg kulambu, Cauliflower Kootu which is a creamy and flavorful cauliflower dish cooked with lentils and ginger, and Broccoli Poriyal a seasoned stir-fry.

Fri, Jan 30 9:00 A.M. Shrimp In Eggplant Sauce/Potato Masala     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare a mouthwatering Shrimp in Eggplant Sauce, along with a versatile Potato Masala enhanced with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, she will also blend yogurt with spinach to create a refreshing Seasoned Spinach in Yogurt salad.

Fri, Jan 30 12:00 P.M. Shrimp In Eggplant Sauce/Potato Masala     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare a mouthwatering Shrimp in Eggplant Sauce, along with a versatile Potato Masala enhanced with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, she will also blend yogurt with spinach to create a refreshing Seasoned Spinach in Yogurt salad.

Fri, Jan 30 4:00 P.M. Shrimp In Eggplant Sauce/Potato Masala     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare a mouthwatering Shrimp in Eggplant Sauce, along with a versatile Potato Masala enhanced with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, she will also blend yogurt with spinach to create a refreshing Seasoned Spinach in Yogurt salad.

Sat, Jan 31 3:00 A.M. Shrimp In Eggplant Sauce/Potato Masala     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare a mouthwatering Shrimp in Eggplant Sauce, along with a versatile Potato Masala enhanced with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, she will also blend yogurt with spinach to create a refreshing Seasoned Spinach in Yogurt salad.

Sun, Feb 1 1:00 A.M. Shrimp In Eggplant Sauce/Potato Masala     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare a mouthwatering Shrimp in Eggplant Sauce, along with a versatile Potato Masala enhanced with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, she will also blend yogurt with spinach to create a refreshing Seasoned Spinach in Yogurt salad.

Fri, Feb 6 9:00 A.M. Spinach Poriyal/ Spinach Rice with Cashews/Beets     NH Create (11.4)

Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares a flavorful and innovative dish called Spinach Poriyal along with an awesome stir-fry called Beets with Coconut Poriyal she will cook an easy to prepare and delicious flavorful Chicken Curry in a Hurry.

Fri, Feb 6 12:00 P.M. Spinach Poriyal/ Spinach Rice with Cashews/Beets     NH Create (11.4)

Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares a flavorful and innovative dish called Spinach Poriyal along with an awesome stir-fry called Beets with Coconut Poriyal she will cook an easy to prepare and delicious flavorful Chicken Curry in a Hurry.

Fri, Feb 6 4:00 P.M. Spinach Poriyal/ Spinach Rice with Cashews/Beets     NH Create (11.4)

Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares a flavorful and innovative dish called Spinach Poriyal along with an awesome stir-fry called Beets with Coconut Poriyal she will cook an easy to prepare and delicious flavorful Chicken Curry in a Hurry.

Sat, Feb 7 3:00 A.M. Spinach Poriyal/ Spinach Rice with Cashews/Beets     NH Create (11.4)

Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares a flavorful and innovative dish called Spinach Poriyal along with an awesome stir-fry called Beets with Coconut Poriyal she will cook an easy to prepare and delicious flavorful Chicken Curry in a Hurry.

Sun, Feb 8 1:00 A.M. Spinach Poriyal/ Spinach Rice with Cashews/Beets     NH Create (11.4)

Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares a flavorful and innovative dish called Spinach Poriyal along with an awesome stir-fry called Beets with Coconut Poriyal she will cook an easy to prepare and delicious flavorful Chicken Curry in a Hurry.

Fri, Feb 13 9:00 A.M. Yogurt Rice/Fish Kulambu/Asparagus with Ginger     NH Create (11.4)

Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a delicious Yogurt Rice enhanced with fresh lemon and ginger, she'll also make Fish Kulambu, which is fish cooked in a rich tamarind-based sauce, and she creates a mixed vegetable masala and an innovative, easy-to-prepare Asparagus poriyal.

Fri, Feb 13 12:00 P.M. Yogurt Rice/Fish Kulambu/Asparagus with Ginger     NH Create (11.4)

Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a delicious Yogurt Rice enhanced with fresh lemon and ginger, she'll also make Fish Kulambu, which is fish cooked in a rich tamarind-based sauce, and she creates a mixed vegetable masala and an innovative, easy-to-prepare Asparagus poriyal.

Fri, Feb 13 4:00 P.M. Yogurt Rice/Fish Kulambu/Asparagus with Ginger     NH Create (11.4)

Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a delicious Yogurt Rice enhanced with fresh lemon and ginger, she'll also make Fish Kulambu, which is fish cooked in a rich tamarind-based sauce, and she creates a mixed vegetable masala and an innovative, easy-to-prepare Asparagus poriyal.

Sat, Feb 14 3:00 A.M. Yogurt Rice/Fish Kulambu/Asparagus with Ginger     NH Create (11.4)

Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a delicious Yogurt Rice enhanced with fresh lemon and ginger, she'll also make Fish Kulambu, which is fish cooked in a rich tamarind-based sauce, and she creates a mixed vegetable masala and an innovative, easy-to-prepare Asparagus poriyal.

Sun, Feb 15 1:00 A.M. Yogurt Rice/Fish Kulambu/Asparagus with Ginger     NH Create (11.4)

Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a delicious Yogurt Rice enhanced with fresh lemon and ginger, she'll also make Fish Kulambu, which is fish cooked in a rich tamarind-based sauce, and she creates a mixed vegetable masala and an innovative, easy-to-prepare Asparagus poriyal.

Fri, Feb 20 9:00 A.M. Blackeye Peas with Mango Kulambu/Swiss Chard     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare three super dishes: delicious black eye peas with Mango in a Seasoned Sauce; then a colorful Swiss chard dish cooked with lentils and finally, Cracked Wheat Vegetable Uppuma, a South Indian favorite!

Fri, Feb 20 12:00 P.M. Blackeye Peas with Mango Kulambu/Swiss Chard     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare three super dishes: delicious black eye peas with Mango in a Seasoned Sauce; then a colorful Swiss chard dish cooked with lentils and finally, Cracked Wheat Vegetable Uppuma, a South Indian favorite!

Fri, Feb 20 4:00 P.M. Blackeye Peas with Mango Kulambu/Swiss Chard     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare three super dishes: delicious black eye peas with Mango in a Seasoned Sauce; then a colorful Swiss chard dish cooked with lentils and finally, Cracked Wheat Vegetable Uppuma, a South Indian favorite!

Sat, Feb 21 3:00 A.M. Blackeye Peas with Mango Kulambu/Swiss Chard     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare three super dishes: delicious black eye peas with Mango in a Seasoned Sauce; then a colorful Swiss chard dish cooked with lentils and finally, Cracked Wheat Vegetable Uppuma, a South Indian favorite!

Sun, Feb 22 1:00 A.M. Blackeye Peas with Mango Kulambu/Swiss Chard     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare three super dishes: delicious black eye peas with Mango in a Seasoned Sauce; then a colorful Swiss chard dish cooked with lentils and finally, Cracked Wheat Vegetable Uppuma, a South Indian favorite!

Fri, Feb 27 9:00 A.M. Cooking with Passion     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu explores "cooking with passion" as she makes chicken with potatoes in ginger garlic sauce, summer squash medley, and asparagus with ginger.

Fri, Feb 27 12:00 P.M. Cooking with Passion     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu explores "cooking with passion" as she makes chicken with potatoes in ginger garlic sauce, summer squash medley, and asparagus with ginger.

Fri, Feb 27 4:00 P.M. Cooking with Passion     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu explores "cooking with passion" as she makes chicken with potatoes in ginger garlic sauce, summer squash medley, and asparagus with ginger.

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