moong dal sambar with green beans
We have had two teachers here from India teaching the Jivana Yoga Programme, which takes place two mornings on the weekends. They inspire and guide us in the areas of asana, pranayama, Samskrta, Yogic philosophy, and Yogic cooking, but we also learn so much more by just being in their grace-filled presence. I have enjoyed […]
chickpea sambar with pumpkin and celery
I love Autumn and I am taking every opportunity to relish in its rain and vibrant green, the early morning dew, and it’s amazing, blazing colour. It is enough. I am enough. chickpea sambar with pumpkin and celery When I make this to serve with dosa, I leave out the dal and add another cup […]
sambar moong dal
Last week I was on school camp and the food on offer was very different from my usual staple dishes. So, by Friday, running on a diet high in carbs (lots of potatoes and processed bread) and fat (creamy, cheesy, oily dishes), my system was suffering. So, one of Stacey’s dals was very much-needed. Light, […]
sambar roast pumpkin soup
While I have been defending my broccoli crop, my in-laws have also been battling with their own enemy, the possum. They won their war and produced a magnificent crop of sweet, Kent pumpkins. Perfect on their own roasted with a splash of olive oil, but even tastier as a soup with roasted sweet capsicums, baby […]
south Indian sambar with vegetables
Sambar is another Indian dish I regularly make, serving it with dosa or rice. You can experiment with any seasonal vegetables you have or whatever is abundant in your garden. Whole green mung beans can be used instead of yellow lentils. tips Toor Dal is a yellow split lentil with a slightly sweet taste. […]
