All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 101

    • May 15, 2010
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares delicious dish of Lemon Rice, transforms eggplant into a simple, irresistible dish of Eggplant Masala, and shows how to select the proper rice for rice dishes.

  • S01E02 102

    • May 22, 2010
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares Garlic and Pepper Chicken accompanied by a rice dish cooked with a colorful blend of vegetables. She tosses together a refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Yogurt Salad, and visits the local market to buy fresh vegetables for recipes found in her book, "Healthy South Indian Cooking".

  • S01E03 103

    • May 29, 2010
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan creates healthful and tasty dishes that can be easily made at home, including: Aromatic Cauliflower Masala, a wholesome stir-fry of Green Beans Poriyal, and a high fiber saucy dish, Black Eyed Peas Kulambu. Alamelu offers tips on selecting ingredients at farmers' markets.

  • S01E04 104

    • June 11, 2010
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan transforms bland brussels sprouts into a saucy dish of Brussels Sprouts Kulambu. She whips up a simple roasted potato dish seasoned with spices; and, creates a delicious ground turkey dish of Turkey Podimas, cooked with split peas and coconut. She visits a local Indian grocery store to select spices uses in her recipes.

  • S01E05 105

    • June 18, 2010
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan stirs up a flavorful and innovative dish of Tuna Masala; prepares a tasty high fiber snack of Chickpea and Mango Soondal; and, stirs up a popular lentil based South Indian dish of Carrot Sambhar. At a local Indian grocery store, she talks about selecting lentils.

  • S01E06 106

    • June 19, 2010
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan makes a lentil based comfort food of Spinach Kootu; prepares a tasty and aromatic cauliflower rice dish seasoned with spices; and, creates an exquisite chicken dish originating from the Chettinad region of South India, Chettinad Chicken Masala.

Season 2

  • S02E01 201

    • January 7, 2012
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares an aromatic Lemon Rice, that is pleasing to the eyes and to the palate. She also prepares Butternut Squash Masala, a delicious vegetable dish that will spark your senses; and, an exquisite and easy-to-prepare Spice-Rubbed Seared Salmon.

  • S02E02 202

    • January 14, 2012
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares two delicious breakfast items from South India, a very popular cream of wheat Uppuma, and a uniquely South Indian multigrain pancake called, Adai. She also prepares an excellent aromatic saucy dish, Onion and Potato Kose, which goes well with many breakfast items.

  • S02E03 203

    • January 21, 2012
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares Sambhar, a uniquely South Indian saucy dish using kohlrabi. She also prepares a delicious Lima Beans Poriyal, and an innovative, versatile dish--Tuna Masala.

  • S02E04 204

    • January 28, 2012
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan shows simple ways to cook an all-time Indian favorite, Garlic and Pepper Chicken. She also prepares Onion and Tomato Salad; and, Cabbage with Ginger and Coconut Poriyal.

  • S02E05 205

    • February 4, 2012
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares a delicious Carrot and Peas Pilaf Rice with walnuts. She also prepares a highly aromatic and exquisite chicken dish cooked in coconut and almond sauce, "Chicken Kurma;" and, a delightful stir-fry Brussels Sprouts and Chick peas Poriyal.

  • S02E06 206

    • February 11, 2012
    • PBS

    On this week's episode of "Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare a mouthwatering Lamb Saag that is, lamb enhanced with organic fresh baby spinach, a Mushroom and Onion Fry, and the nutrient packed, bright orange colored sweet potatoes seasoned with spices and garlic.

  • S02E07 207

    • February 18, 2012
    • PBS

    On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare an absolutely delicious Black Pepper and Cumin Rice with cashews, an easy-to-prepare Shrimp Masala and a delicious and healthful stir-fry Green Beans Poriyal with fresh Coconut.

  • S02E08 208

    • February 25, 2012
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan cooks up an aromatic saucy vegetable dish called, Bell Pepper and Radish Sambhar, curried eggplant an irresistible, very easy-to make dish, and a vibrant and mildly seasoned crunchy Zucchini with Coconut Poriyal.

  • S02E09 209

    • March 9, 2012
    • PBS

    Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a highly aromatic tamarind based sauce featuring boiled eggs, called Egg kulambu, Cauliflower Kootu which is a creamy and flavorful cauliflower dish cooked with lentils and ginger, and Broccoli Poriyal a seasoned stir-fry.

  • S02E10 210

    • March 16, 2012
    • PBS

    On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare a mouthwatering Shrimp in Eggplant Sauce, along with a versatile Potato Masala enhanced with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, she will also blend yogurt with spinach to create a refreshing Seasoned Spinach in Yogurt salad.

  • S02E11 211

    • March 23, 2012
    • PBS

    Culinary instructor and author Alamelu Vairavan prepares a flavorful and innovative dish called Spinach Poriyal along with an awesome stir-fry called Beets with Coconut Poriyal she will cook an easy to prepare and delicious flavorful Chicken Curry in a Hurry.

  • S02E12 212

    • March 30, 2012
    • PBS

    Join Alamelu on this week's episode of "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu" as she prepares a delicious Yogurt Rice enhanced with fresh lemon and ginger, she'll also make Fish Kulambu, which is fish cooked in a rich tamarind-based sauce, and she creates a mixed vegetable masala and an innovative, easy-to-prepare Asparagus poriyal.

  • S02E13 213

    • April 6, 2012
    • PBS

    On this week's episode of on "Healthful Indian flavors with Alamelu", Alamelu will prepare three super dishes: delicious black eye peas with Mango in a Seasoned Sauce; then a colorful Swiss chard dish cooked with lentils and finally, Cracked Wheat Vegetable Uppuma, a South Indian favorite!

Season 3

  • S03E01 Cooking with Passion

    • January 3, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu cooks with passion as she makes chicken with potatoes in ginger garlic sauce, summer squash medley, and asparagus with ginger. These gluten-free recipes are available in her "Indian Inspired Gluten-Free Cooking" cookbook.

  • S03E02 Nutritious & Colorful

    • January 10, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu's nutritious and colorful dishes include spicy seared shrimp, chickpea and apple rice, and tri-colored bell peppers. These gluten-free recipes are available in her "Indian Inspired Gluten-Free Cooking" cookbook.

  • S03E03 The Green Bean

    • January 17, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu showcases a super-star vegetable-the green bean-when she makes green beans with lentils and coconut (poriyal), green beans kulambu, and green beans with carrots. These gluten-free recipes (excluding kulambu) are from her "Indian Inspired Gluten-Free Cooking" cookbook.

  • S03E04 Healthy Can Be Delicious

    • January 24, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu proves healthy can be delicious, as she makes salmon tikka kebabs, seasoned apple relish, vegetable quinoa, and bell peppers in lentil sauce. These gluten-free recipes are from her "Indian Inspired Gluten-Free Cooking" cookbook.

  • S03E05 Super Nutritious Dishes

    • January 31, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu's super nutritious dishes include black bean cutlets, cauliflower lentil soup, and spinach yogurt dip. These gluten-free recipes are from her "Indian Inspired Gluten-Free Cooking" cookbook.

  • S03E06 Pairs with Flair

    • February 7, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu "pairs with flair" as she makes egg curry (also known as egg masala), crunchy cabbage with ginger and coconut, cabbage rice pilaf with cashews, and beets with coconut. All of these recipes are gluten-free.

  • S03E07 South Indian Flavors

    • February 14, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu showcases "South Indian flavors" when she prepares lentil crepes, potatoes in onion and tomato sauce, and heavenly lima beans. All of these recipes are gluten-free.

  • S03E08 Delightful Vegetarian

    • February 21, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu explores "delightful vegetarian" dishes when she makes pearl onion and tomato sambhar, eggplant and potato masala, and cabbage and green peas poriyal.

  • S03E09 Home for Dinner

    • March 21, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu make sure everyone is "home for dinner" when she makes fish in ginger garlic sauce, broccoli with red onion and ginger, and coconut rice. Some of these recipes are gluten-free.

  • S03E10 Hearty Meal

    • March 28, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu knows how to make a "hearty meal" when she prepares lamb stew, roasted brussels sprouts, and a roasted potato medley. All of these recipes are gluten-free.

  • S03E11 Power of the Plate

    • April 4, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu explores the "power of the plate" when she makes chicken in coconut almond sauce, spinach with lentils (which can also be made into spinach and lentil rice), and sweet potatoes with coconut. All of these recipes are gluten-free.

  • S03E12 Glorious Vegetables

    • April 11, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu celebrates "glorious vegetables" when she prepares vegetable kurma, tomato rice with green onions, and okra masala.

  • S03E13 The Joy of Cooking

    • April 18, 2015
    • PBS

    Alamelu shows us the "joy of cooking" when she makes potato masala (which can also be made into potato cutlets), chicken tikka kebabs, and cilantro chutney. All of these recipes are gluten-free.