What started out as a personal site is now a resource pool for lovers of Indian vegetarian foods. You will find recipes of authentic healthy and tasty Indian foods, a whole range of southern Indian flavors in particular. Some are a mix and match of spices I grew up with new ones I have discovered. Over time, this site will expand to other cuisines, all vegetarian.
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Bean Dip
Nutritious, wholesome, heart healthy and tasty.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup of your favorite salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 seeded jalapenos, chopped
- 1 large fresh tomato, diced
- 2 Tbsps. Grated cheddar cheese
- Dash of salt to taste
Method:
Using a food processor, combine the salsa, beans and cumin. Transfer to a bowl and add the rest of the ingredents and mix well.
Chill before eating (if you prefer) and store in the fridge for up to three days. This dip tastes great with fresh veggies for dipping, on crackers, or with baked tortilla chips. It could also be used as a sandwich filling or spread.
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The recipes you see on this site will give you the taste of home cooked food, natural and wholesome. There are no additives or preservatives of any kind. Hence the taste will be different from the restaurant foods that are more overwhelming in their spices, greasy and have loads of MSG and, other taste enhancers.
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