Asian boil recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Black-Eyed Peas with Cumin

I had a craving for Black-Eyed peas this week so threw this together on the fly. It worked out really well. The chilli gives a kick but the small…

Butter Basmati Rice

Okay - so I know this is a painfully easy recipe, but it's amazing how much you can dress up rice with just a couple of touches. I make this for my…

Uszka (Stuffed Dough Pockets)

Curried Chick Peas

A nice side dish to serve with curried chicken and rice.

Spicy Lentil & Bean Soup

I have been looking for more ways to serve beans and lentils that aren’t boring, since my non-meat eating son needs protein in his meals. And the…

Chinese Broccoli (gai lan)

Excellent side dish to any meal. No bitter taste and a little crunch.

Sesame Noodle Salad

I would highly recommend making them at least 6 hours before and preferably 24 hours. The noodles absorb the "sauce" and the flavors meld.

Dhal/Lentil And Radish Gravy

Dhal with radish, spices and milk levels up the spicy, tangy and creamy flavors.

Moor Kolambu (Yogurt Vegetable Curry)

The distinctly unique aromas, flavors and colors will suit many a local palate.

Keerai Kootu (Spinach Dhal Curry)

The taste is always fantastic - soft textured spinach and dhal drenched in creamy gravy with hints of spices.

Ney Sambar (Ghee Dhal Curry)

Enriching and irressible fragrance of ghee which makes this curry even more delectable.

Old Cucumber And Kei Chi (Wolfberry) With Gingko Nuts Soup

profound in healing properties and taste: natural sweetness of kei chi/wolfberries, soft texture of old…

Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry)

Thick creamy aromatic curry; scented with curry leaves and ghee.

Dhal (Lentil) Rice

Rice and dhal scented with ghee and spices.