Vegetarian Recipes

Buttermilk masala

Buttermilk Masala Recipe – Chaas Masala Recipe – Chhach Masala Powder

Learn how to make Buttermilk Masala (Chaas Masala) at home. This spiced powder enhances the flavor of traditional Indian buttermilk,…

Hummus Papdi Chat

Hummus Papdi Chaat Recipe – A Delicious Fusion Snack

Holi is on the 14th and the festival is all about colors, chat, and cool drinks.  Here is a unique…

Watermelon Pineapple Juice Recipe

Summer days are days when you enjoy a long cool fruit juice.  Watermelon and Pineapple are plenty in the market…

Watermelon salad

Watermelon Salad Recipe

Watermelon salad is a refreshing addition to the meal during Summer days.  Enjoy this along with a toasted healthy bread!

Chickpea Dosa

Green Chickpea Dosa – Hara Channa Chila – Soppu Kadale Dose Recipe

Soppina Kadalekayi or Green Chickpea arrive in cart loads during winter. My friend SaPaSa shared this dosa recipe using Green…

Mediterranean Sandwich

Mediterranean Sandwich Recipe – Vegetarian Sandwich Recipe

Love the freshness of a Mediterranean sandwich anytime of the day!

Braised Purple Cabbage

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.