Vegetarian Recipes

Ginger Cookies

Cookies with ginger flavor brings back memories of Enid Blyton kids on a picnic! Cookies method: Ice Box Makes: 40…

Hara Bhara Kabab

Happy Environment day!  The right day to prepare something green like Hara bhara kabab.  This kabab is a very tasty…

Dum Arbi – Calocassia in Gravy Recipe

Dum Arbi is Calocassia cooked in a gravy. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 7 – 8 Arbi…

Besan Laddoo

A sweet prepared using Gram Flour. Besan Laddoo is extremely popular in North Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat. As children we…

Strawberry Mojito

This is a favorite summer drink in Cuba.  Here is the recipe of rum-less Mojito. Cuisine: Cuba Time Required: 15…

Thambittu

Thambittu is a sweet is prepared using fried gram flour and is prepared on Nagara Panchami festival.

Phodi – Grilled Spicy Eggplant – Grilled Spicy Brinjal Recipe

Last weekend I was in Mangalore and enjoyed Podi with my friends. Podi is a crispy and tasty snack, which…

Pina Colada

Pina Colada is a delicious drink prepared using Coconut Milk and Pineapple. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Coconut 1…

Kodabale – Ring Murukku Recipe – Crispy Rice Flour Rings – Kodubale Recipe

Kodabale are crispy and spicy rings prepared using Rice, a favorite evening snack among Mysoreans and Bangaloreans along with a…

Bhendekayi Majjigehuli – Okra in spicy Yogurt Sauce – Bhindi Kadhi Recipe – Mor Kolumbzhu

Okra cooked in a yoghurt based curry. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 10 - 12 Bhendekayi / Bhindi…

Vaggarane Avalakki – Poha South Indian Style – Beaten Rice in Seasoning

A dish prepared using Poha/Flattened Rice.  Vaggarane Avalakki is extremely tasty and much sought after to be prepared for breakfast.…

Garlic Bread

Making bread at home is an art.  I have not perfected it yet, but my attempts to bake continue... Cuisine:…

Spinach Cantaloupe Salad with Mint

Summer is the season for Musk Melon and you can find carts loaded with this delicious fruit in every corner…

Pomelo Coconut Salad

This salad has an unusual combination of Pomelo and Coconut. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 5 - 6 segments of…

Watermelon Dosa

Surprise your friends and family by prepared Watermelon Dosa for breakfast! Cuisine: South Karnataka Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking…

Bhajji – Spicy Fritters – Vegetable Pakora – Bajji Recipe

Thin slices of vegetables or slit whole green chilies dipped in spicy batter and deep fried.  A favorite during tea…

Paneer Paratha – Cottage Cheese Flat Bread Recipe

Indian bread stuffed with cottage cheese. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Wheat Flour 1 Cup Crumbled Paneer /…

Eggless Walnut Brownie

Brownies are the fastest to get over when served warm with Vanilla Ice cream. Type: Tea Cakes Makes: 250 gms…

Green Apple Milk Shake

You might ask me why Green Apple and not Red? All varieties of Apples can be used, Green Apple adds…

Sabudana Khichdi – Sago Polenta Recipe – Sabakki Khichadi Recipe

Sabudana Khichdi is a dish prepared using Sago pearls. This is usually prepared on days of vratas / religious observance…