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.

Fri, Oct 17 9:00 A.M. Lemon Rice/Eggplant Masala/Lima Beans/Rice Options     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu will show viewers how easy it is to prepare an absolutely delicious rice dish called "Lemon Rice", she will also show you how to transform, in your own kitchen, eggplant into a simple, irresistible dish called "Eggplant Masala", and she'll show you how to select the right type of rice to use for preparing rice dishes.

Fri, Oct 17 12:00 P.M. Lemon Rice/Eggplant Masala/Lima Beans/Rice Options     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu will show viewers how easy it is to prepare an absolutely delicious rice dish called "Lemon Rice", she will also show you how to transform, in your own kitchen, eggplant into a simple, irresistible dish called "Eggplant Masala", and she'll show you how to select the right type of rice to use for preparing rice dishes.

Fri, Oct 17 4:00 P.M. Lemon Rice/Eggplant Masala/Lima Beans/Rice Options     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu will show viewers how easy it is to prepare an absolutely delicious rice dish called "Lemon Rice", she will also show you how to transform, in your own kitchen, eggplant into a simple, irresistible dish called "Eggplant Masala", and she'll show you how to select the right type of rice to use for preparing rice dishes.

Sat, Oct 18 3:00 A.M. Lemon Rice/Eggplant Masala/Lima Beans/Rice Options     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu will show viewers how easy it is to prepare an absolutely delicious rice dish called "Lemon Rice", she will also show you how to transform, in your own kitchen, eggplant into a simple, irresistible dish called "Eggplant Masala", and she'll show you how to select the right type of rice to use for preparing rice dishes.

Sun, Oct 19 1:00 A.M. Lemon Rice/Eggplant Masala/Lima Beans/Rice Options     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu will show viewers how easy it is to prepare an absolutely delicious rice dish called "Lemon Rice", she will also show you how to transform, in your own kitchen, eggplant into a simple, irresistible dish called "Eggplant Masala", and she'll show you how to select the right type of rice to use for preparing rice dishes.

Fri, Oct 24 9:00 A.M. Bell Peppers/Garlic & Pepper Chicken/Yogurt Salad     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's show Alamelu will prepare an absolutely delicious garlic and pepper chicken dish, along with a rice dish cooked with a colorful blend of vegetables called "Bell Pepper and Tomato Rice".

Fri, Oct 24 12:00 P.M. Bell Peppers/Garlic & Pepper Chicken/Yogurt Salad     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's show Alamelu will prepare an absolutely delicious garlic and pepper chicken dish, along with a rice dish cooked with a colorful blend of vegetables called "Bell Pepper and Tomato Rice".

Fri, Oct 24 4:00 P.M. Bell Peppers/Garlic & Pepper Chicken/Yogurt Salad     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's show Alamelu will prepare an absolutely delicious garlic and pepper chicken dish, along with a rice dish cooked with a colorful blend of vegetables called "Bell Pepper and Tomato Rice".

Sat, Oct 25 3:00 A.M. Bell Peppers/Garlic & Pepper Chicken/Yogurt Salad     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's show Alamelu will prepare an absolutely delicious garlic and pepper chicken dish, along with a rice dish cooked with a colorful blend of vegetables called "Bell Pepper and Tomato Rice".

Sun, Oct 26 1:00 A.M. Bell Peppers/Garlic & Pepper Chicken/Yogurt Salad     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's show Alamelu will prepare an absolutely delicious garlic and pepper chicken dish, along with a rice dish cooked with a colorful blend of vegetables called "Bell Pepper and Tomato Rice".

Fri, Oct 31 9:00 A.M. Black Eyed Peas Kulambu/Green Beans Poriyal/Cauliflower Masala     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's show Alamelu will prepare an aromatic "Cauliflower Masala" dish along with a wholesome stir-fry called "Green Beans Poriyal" and a high fiber saucy dish called "Black Eyed Peas Kulambu".

Fri, Oct 31 12:00 P.M. Black Eyed Peas Kulambu/Green Beans Poriyal/Cauliflower Masala     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's show Alamelu will prepare an aromatic "Cauliflower Masala" dish along with a wholesome stir-fry called "Green Beans Poriyal" and a high fiber saucy dish called "Black Eyed Peas Kulambu".

Fri, Oct 31 4:00 P.M. Black Eyed Peas Kulambu/Green Beans Poriyal/Cauliflower Masala     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's show Alamelu will prepare an aromatic "Cauliflower Masala" dish along with a wholesome stir-fry called "Green Beans Poriyal" and a high fiber saucy dish called "Black Eyed Peas Kulambu".

Sat, Nov 1 3:00 A.M. Black Eyed Peas Kulambu/Green Beans Poriyal/Cauliflower Masala     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's show Alamelu will prepare an aromatic "Cauliflower Masala" dish along with a wholesome stir-fry called "Green Beans Poriyal" and a high fiber saucy dish called "Black Eyed Peas Kulambu".

Sun, Nov 2 1:00 A.M. Black Eyed Peas Kulambu/Green Beans Poriyal/Cauliflower Masala     NH Create (11.4)

On this week's show Alamelu will prepare an aromatic "Cauliflower Masala" dish along with a wholesome stir-fry called "Green Beans Poriyal" and a high fiber saucy dish called "Black Eyed Peas Kulambu".

Fri, Nov 7 9:00 A.M. Turkey Podimas/Brussel Sprouts Kulambu/Potatoes     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu will show you how to transform bland Brussels sprouts into a saucy dish called "Brussels Sprouts Kulambu".

Fri, Nov 7 12:00 P.M. Turkey Podimas/Brussel Sprouts Kulambu/Potatoes     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu will show you how to transform bland Brussels sprouts into a saucy dish called "Brussels Sprouts Kulambu".

Fri, Nov 7 4:00 P.M. Turkey Podimas/Brussel Sprouts Kulambu/Potatoes     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu will show you how to transform bland Brussels sprouts into a saucy dish called "Brussels Sprouts Kulambu".

Sat, Nov 8 3:00 A.M. Turkey Podimas/Brussel Sprouts Kulambu/Potatoes     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu will show you how to transform bland Brussels sprouts into a saucy dish called "Brussels Sprouts Kulambu".

Sun, Nov 9 1:00 A.M. Turkey Podimas/Brussel Sprouts Kulambu/Potatoes     NH Create (11.4)

Alamelu will show you how to transform bland Brussels sprouts into a saucy dish called "Brussels Sprouts Kulambu".

Fri, Nov 14 9:00 A.M. Carrot Sambhar/Chickpea Mango Soondal/Tuna Masala     NH Create (11.4)

This week Alamelu will prepare a flavorful and innovative dish called "Tuna Masala" along with a tasty high fiber snack called "Chickpea and Mango Soondal".

Fri, Nov 14 12:00 P.M. Carrot Sambhar/Chickpea Mango Soondal/Tuna Masala     NH Create (11.4)

This week Alamelu will prepare a flavorful and innovative dish called "Tuna Masala" along with a tasty high fiber snack called "Chickpea and Mango Soondal".

Fri, Nov 14 4:00 P.M. Carrot Sambhar/Chickpea Mango Soondal/Tuna Masala     NH Create (11.4)

This week Alamelu will prepare a flavorful and innovative dish called "Tuna Masala" along with a tasty high fiber snack called "Chickpea and Mango Soondal".

Sat, Nov 15 3:00 A.M. Carrot Sambhar/Chickpea Mango Soondal/Tuna Masala     NH Create (11.4)

This week Alamelu will prepare a flavorful and innovative dish called "Tuna Masala" along with a tasty high fiber snack called "Chickpea and Mango Soondal".

Sun, Nov 16 1:00 A.M. Carrot Sambhar/Chickpea Mango Soondal/Tuna Masala     NH Create (11.4)

This week Alamelu will prepare a flavorful and innovative dish called "Tuna Masala" along with a tasty high fiber snack called "Chickpea and Mango Soondal".

Fri, Nov 21 9:00 A.M. Cauliflower Rice/Chettinad Chicken Masala/Spinach     NH Create (11.4)

In this weeks program Alamelu will prepare a lentil based comfort food called "Spinach Kootu", and a tasty and aromatic cauliflower rice dish seasoned with spices as well as an exquisite chicken dish originating from the Chettinad region of South India called "Chettinad Chicken Masala".

Fri, Nov 21 12:00 P.M. Cauliflower Rice/Chettinad Chicken Masala/Spinach     NH Create (11.4)

In this weeks program Alamelu will prepare a lentil based comfort food called "Spinach Kootu", and a tasty and aromatic cauliflower rice dish seasoned with spices as well as an exquisite chicken dish originating from the Chettinad region of South India called "Chettinad Chicken Masala".

Fri, Nov 21 4:00 P.M. Cauliflower Rice/Chettinad Chicken Masala/Spinach     NH Create (11.4)

In this weeks program Alamelu will prepare a lentil based comfort food called "Spinach Kootu", and a tasty and aromatic cauliflower rice dish seasoned with spices as well as an exquisite chicken dish originating from the Chettinad region of South India called "Chettinad Chicken Masala".

Sat, Nov 22 3:00 A.M. Cauliflower Rice/Chettinad Chicken Masala/Spinach     NH Create (11.4)

In this weeks program Alamelu will prepare a lentil based comfort food called "Spinach Kootu", and a tasty and aromatic cauliflower rice dish seasoned with spices as well as an exquisite chicken dish originating from the Chettinad region of South India called "Chettinad Chicken Masala".

Sun, Nov 23 1:00 A.M. Cauliflower Rice/Chettinad Chicken Masala/Spinach     NH Create (11.4)

In this weeks program Alamelu will prepare a lentil based comfort food called "Spinach Kootu", and a tasty and aromatic cauliflower rice dish seasoned with spices as well as an exquisite chicken dish originating from the Chettinad region of South India called "Chettinad Chicken Masala".

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