Vegetarian Recipes

Braised Purple Cabbage Recipe – Purple Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe

This is a simple stir-fry dish using purple cabbage.  You can serve with either Rice or Noodles.

Instant Red Chili Pickle – Mensinkayi Uppinakayi – Lal Mirchi Ka Achar

Year round we get the Green chilies in the market and as the weather gets cooler, the ripe Red chilies…

Vrat ke Aloo Subzi – Rasedaar Alu Tamatar- Potato Side dish

Vrat ke Aloo Subzi is a tasty potato gravy dish prepared during festivals like Navratri, Shivratri, Ekadashi, Pradosh and so…

Vegetable Kosambari Recipe – Minced Vegetable Salad – Hasi Tarkari Kosambari

Vegetable Kosambari is colourful and healthy and tastes equally good.

Eggless Pancakes – Pancakes without eggs

Pancakes are an all-time favorite in the West for breakfast. I like them when topped with fruits like Banana, Blueberries,…

Avocado Corn Salsa Recipe

Avocado Corn Salsa is a tasty add-on to Tacos, Rice-bowl, or wrap.  You can serve along with any crispy treats.…

Halasinahannina Gidde – Halasinahannina Gatti – Jackfruit Idli – Pelatha Gidde

In Mysuru, we do get Jackfruit and it is enjoyed as is and was not aware of the various dishes…

Dates and Tamarind Sparkler – Kharjur Sharbat – Kharjurada Panaka

Tomorrow is Rama Navami and custom beckons us to prepare Kosambari and Panaka (Salad and Juice).  Dates and Tamarind sparkler…

Belasi Kosambari – Ponk Salad – Hara Jowar Salad – Green Sorghum Salad

Ponk or Paunk or Belasi is very rare to find in the markets.  This are green immature sorghum grains that…

Ghugni Recipe – Peas Chat Recipe

For Durga Pooja, Bengali households are sure to prepare Ghugni.  This versatile dish can be served as a side dish…

Bamboo Rice Milk Payasa – Mulayari Payasam Recipe – Bamboo Rice Pal Payasam

The first day of Navratri, which is Padya is celebrated tomorrow.  I am sharing this interesting and unique Bamboo Rice…

Crispy Zucchini Sticks Recipe – Zucchini Fries Recipe

Though Zucchini is extensively used grilled or baked, here is a recipe where Zucchini sticks are deep fried until crisp.

Kadalebele Payasa Recipe – Chana Dal Payasa Recipe – Kadalai Paruppu Payasam – Senaga Pappu Payasam

Payasa is a type of South Indian pudding prepared using split Bengal Gram / Chik Pea.  Kadalebele Payasa is a…

South Indian Style Avocado Raitha Recipe – Avocado in Yoghurt

Here is a healthy recipe using Avocado.  Avocado raitha is easy to make and so delicious with crunchy Onions.

Pineapple and Pomegranate Kosambari – South Indian Salad recipe

The most awaiting months of the year with innumerable festivals are here.  Aroma of festive food fills the air in…

Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe

Any seasonal fruits can go into this fruit salad.  The juice of Orange combines the fruits well and reminds you…

Jamun Raitha Recipe – Indian Blackberry in Yoghurt Sauce – Narale Hannina Raitha

Jamun raitha is another way of consuming the healthy Jamun fruit. Jamun fruit is available during June - July.

Thothapuri Mavinakayi Churmuri – Raw Mango Churmuri – Raw Mango Chat – Mango Bhel

Thothapuri Mavinakayi Churmuri is a spicy tangy snack salad prepared using Thothapuri Mango.  This salad is very popular street food.

Lychee Civeche Recipe – Lychee Salad Recipe – Lychee Recipe – Litchi Civeche

By now you all might know that I love making salads with fruits, which eliminates the need to add sugar…

Creamy Mango Ice Cream Recipe – Ice Cream Recipe

Mangoes in summer is enjoyed by one and all in all forms.  Juice, Milkshake, Shikarni / Rasayana, and Ice Cream.