Vegetarian Recipes

Masaledar Corn and Capsicum

This side dish has the taste of sweetness from the Corn, sourness from the Tomatoes and flavor and crunchiness of…

Brussels Sprout Stir Fry

A simple stir fry using Brussels Sprout.  This exotic vegetable was introduced by the British and is grown in Ooty…

Khaman Dhokla – Dal Dhokla Recipe – Vati Dal Khaman Dhokla – Steamed Lentil Cakes

Gujarati menu is incomplete without this item. A popular and healthy snack from the state of Gujarat. Cuisine: Gujrati Time Required:…

Aluchi Bhaji – Sour Leafy Vegetables Side Dish Recipe – Khatta Bhaji Subzi Recipe

My brother, who is a good cook, cooked this delicious side dish when we visited him in Mumbai. I recreated…

Sweet Corn Kosambari – Sweet Corn Salad Recipe

Tomorrow is Rama Navami and the food of the day in Karnataka households is Kosambari and Panaka.  Here is a…

Orange Vanilla Cookies

This year was the year of Oranges in Bangalore.  They were available in abundance and I happily indulged cooking recipes…

Rice and Lentils stuffed Capsicum

An interesting Italian recipe.  Enjoy! Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 6 – 8 Small Capsicums 2 tbsp Chopped Capsicum 1…

Pineapple Saaru – Pineapple Rasam Recipe

This Kannada traditional dish is twisted with Pineapple to give a different flavor and taste. Serve it with plain rice…

Alasandekayi Palya

Alasande Palya is a side dish prepared using Chinese Long Beans.  This is a very common dish prepared in Mysore…

Mooli Bhaji Fry – Radish Leaves Stir Fry Recipe

A crispy side dish using Radish leaves. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Mooli / Radish Leaves 2tbsp Oil…

Curd Idli

Rice cakes with sweetened yoghurt. Great to have during summer and when recovering from tummy upset. Time Required: 5 Minutes…

String Beans Salad

Winter is the best time to buy tender string beans to prepare this salad. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 12…

Kothambari Soppina Khara – Coriander Chutney Recipe – Dhaniya Chutney Recipe

An interesting North Karnataka style chutney recipe prepared using Coriander leaves. A very good accompaniment with dry rotis. Time Required:…

Avalakki Bisibelebhath – Poha Bisibele bhath – Beaten Rice South Indian Pot Meal

A wholesome meal prepared using beaten rice, lentils, and vegetables. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup thick Avalakki /…

Menthehittina Raitha

You can prepare this without much hassle if you have Menthedittu ready. Time Required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 4 tbsp Menthedittu /…

Kumbalakayi Dose – Pumpkin Crepe Recipe – Dosai Recipe

Crepes prepared using Ash Pumpkin.  When Pumpkin is added, the Crepes or Dosas turn out very soft and light.  Since…

Brinjal Sambal

Brinjal when deep fried tastes fabulous and when coated with Malaysian style masala taste divine. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients:…

Avarekalu Dose – Avarekayi Dosa – Papdi Lilva Dosa Recipe – Flat Beans Pancakes

Dosa prepared with South Karnataka's favorite winter flat beans! Time Required: 20 Minutes + time to prepare dosa batter Cuisine:…

Kusuri – Sakkare Kalu – Shankranti Sesame Seeds Sugar

Sesame seeds coated with sugar is known as Kusuri – Sakkare Kalu.  These are distributed during Makara Shankranthi in Karnataka.…

Zafrani Pulao

Zafrani Pulao is part of Awadhi cuisine. Basmati rice is cooked with Saffron, Clarified Butter, and Nuts. The aroma that…