Famed Indian chef Alamelu Vairavan teaches her native cooking with emphasis on the healthy benefits of traditional spices.
TV Schedules
Upcoming
Chicken Biriyani Rice/Garlic and Pepper Chicken - S2 E4
Premiered On: 05/09/2012
Join Alamelu as she prepares garlic and pepper chicken, onion and tomato salad, and cabbage with ginger & coconut poriyal.
- Friday October 23, 2026 7:30 am ET on KET2
- Friday October 23, 2026 6:30 am CT on KET2
Carrots & Peas Pilaf Rice & Walnuts/Chicken Kurma - S2 E5
Premiered On: 05/16/2012
Alamelu prepares a delicious carrot and peas rice pilaf with walnuts, a chicken dish cooked in coconut and almond sauce, and brussels sprouts and chick peas poriyal.
- Friday October 30, 2026 7:30 am ET on KET2
- Friday October 30, 2026 6:30 am CT on KET2
Lamb Saag (Lamb with Spinach)/Mushroom & Onion Fry - S2 E6
Premiered On: 05/23/2012
Recipes include a mouthwatering lamb saag (lamb with spinach), a mushroom and onion fry, and nutrient packed sweet potatoes seasoned with spices and garlic.
- Friday November 6, 2026 7:30 am ET on KET2
- Friday November 6, 2026 6:30 am CT on KET2
Black Pepper Rice with Cashews/Shrimp Masala - S2 E7
Premiered On: 05/30/2012
Alamelu prepares an absolutely delicious black pepper and cumin rice with cashews, an easy-to-prepare shrimp masala, and a healthful stir-fry green beans poriyal with fresh coconut.
- Friday November 13, 2026 7:30 am ET on KET2
- Friday November 13, 2026 6:30 am CT on KET2
Bell Pepper and Radish Sambhar/Curried Eggplant - S2 E8
Premiered On: 06/06/2012
Alamelu cooks up an aromatic saucy vegetable dish, curried eggplant an easy-to make dish, and a vibrant and mildly seasoned crunchy zuchinni with coconut poriyal.
- Friday November 20, 2026 7:30 am ET on KET2
- Friday November 20, 2026 6:30 am CT on KET2
Recent
Kohlrabi Sambhar/Lima Beans Poriyal/Tuna Masala - S2 E3
- Friday October 16, 2026 7:30 am ET on KET2
- Friday October 16, 2026 6:30 am CT on KET2
Cream of Wheat Uppuma with Peas & Carrots/Adai - S2 E2
- Friday October 9, 2026 7:30 am ET on KET2
- Friday October 9, 2026 6:30 am CT on KET2
Spice-Rubbed Seared Salmon/Lemon Rice with Peanuts - S2 E1
- Friday October 2, 2026 7:30 am ET on KET2
- Friday October 2, 2026 6:30 am CT on KET2
Carrot Sambhar/Chickpea Mango Soondal/Tuna Masala - S1 E5
- Friday September 18, 2026 7:30 am ET on KET2
- Friday September 18, 2026 6:30 am CT on KET2

