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South Indian Squash Poriyal

South-Indian Squash Poriyal

Poriyals or palyas are spicy South Indian sautéed vegetable dishes, quite often featuring grated coconut. They are easy to prepare and a perfect choice for a meal calling out for a side vegetable dish. This poriyal is especially simple to make and delightfully sweet and spicy. I went with acorn squash for this dish, but any winter squash would work equally as well. Consider using pumpkin chunks when it's available locally.

Sun-Dried Tomato Coconut Quinoa and Bean Burgers

Sun-Dried Tomato Coconut Quinoa and Bean Burgers

Creating and making different dishes stimulates the creative part of me and keeps me interested in working in the kitchen. We all must eat to survive, and that being so, it is beneficial to focus, keeping a positive and open mind when planning and implementing meals for the week. Why shouldn't we be mindful of the fuel that nourishes our body?

My Legume Love Affair #105 roundup

It was my turn to host MLLA for March. This month I only have a short roundup to showcase, but the recipes are all worth considering. I'm always looking for guest hosts, so please do send me a message if you would like to host. I've spots for this year open. Thanks to everyone who participated this time around.

Fennel Chickpea Curry

submitted by The VegHog. Chickpeas star here with onion, garlic, chilies, purple carrots, fennel, garam masala, turmeric and coconut cream. Serve with rice and you have a nourishing and complete vegetarian meal.

Miso Baked Beans

from Janet of The Taste Space. I've a weakness for baked beans and these ones are made in a slow cooker and feature navy beans, miso, molasses, cider vinegar, tamari, mustard, garlic, ginger and paprika. Serve with some toast or if you please Jamaican patties, roasted sweet potato and a Chinese sweet and sour sauce and you are in for a fine meal.

Black Kale and Chickpea Pot Pies
from Shaheen of Allotment 2 Kitchen. Another thing I have been craving is pot pie. This wonderful creation all wrapped up in puff pastry is made up of onion, garlic, celery, carrots, black kale, chestnut mushrooms and chickpeas. Bake and enjoy.

Chickpea Flour Fudge

is my contribution this time around. It's vegan and is made with chickpea flour, peanut butter, coconut butter and oil, maple syrup, some coconut sugar, cardamon, vanilla and toasted sesame seeds. I really think this is the best fudge I have ever made.

Ali of Fix Me a Little Lunch is hosting for April. Do check her post to join in the fun.