Vegetarian Recipes

Masaledar Alu Paratha – Aloo Paratha Recipe – Potato stuffed flat bread Recipe

Indian bread stuffed with Potatoes and spices. I learnt to make Masaledar Alu Paratha from my Mami / Aunt who passed…

Hari Mirch Ka Khatta Meetha Achaar

Sweet and sour green chilies pickles. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Green Chilies 6tbsp Mustard Oil 4tbsp Mustard Powder…

Kothimbir Vadi

This dish is from the state of Maharashtra. Kothimbir Vadi is prepared using Coriander leaves and Gram Flour. Cuisine: Maharashtra…

Paneer stuffed Capsicums

I cannot resist buying tiny capsicums that floods the market during June in Bangalore. They are perfect to stuff with…

Hagalkayi Uppinakayi – Bitter gourd Pickle Recipe – Karela Achar

Spicy, sour, and bitter pickle prepared using Bitter gourd and Green Chilies. Time Required: 15 Minutes + Maturing time Ingredients:…

Rose Sherbet – Rose Juice Recipe – Rose Flavored Drink

Rose flavored drink popularly known as Rooh Afsa in North India.  This drink can be prepared either using Rose Syrup…

Rose Syrup

A syrup prepared using Rose petals.  This syrup can be used as a spread, or make into a drink with…

Masala Gawar – Cluster Beans Stir Fry Recipe – Gorikayi Palya Recipe

Masala Gawar is a side dish prepared suing cluster beans and Indian spices.

Kavalikayi Uppinakayi – Karonda Pickle

Kavalikayi is also known as Karonda, Natal Plum, or Carissa. The fruit is small and oval in shape with a…

Palak Paratha – Spinach Flat Bread – Palak Chapathi Recipe – Palak Roti Recipe

Indian bread prepared used Spinach. Popeye would certainly love it. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch Palak / Spinach…

Mango Dosa

The best part of summer is the availability of Mango. Mango whether ripe or raw can be used in a…

Kathal Ki Biryani – Raw Jackfruit Biryani Recipe – Chakka Biryani Recipe

This exotic dish is prepared using Raw Jackfruit and Rice with spices. Time Required: 1 hour Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice…

Whole Garam Masala

Whole Garam Masala is a combination of whole spices used to flavor many dishes like Vegetable Pulao, Biryani, Side Dishes,…

Panch Phoran – Spices of Bengal – Five Spices

Bengali, Assamese and Oriya cuisine is tempered with Panch phoran, which is a combination of 5 spices - Fennel Seeds…

Ker Sangri Pickle

This pickle from Rajasthan is very different from any other pickle you would have tasted. This pickle is prepared using…

Cut Mango Pickle

Cut Mango Pickle recipe is shared by my Mami / Aunt, who is an expert in pickling. This pickle is…

Chennangi Kalina Usali

This is a recipe using whole Masoor Dal.  This easy to make and extremely nutritious dish is from North Karnataka.…

Stuffed Red Chili Pickle

This pickle from Uttar Pradesh looks hot but tastes cool. Time Required: 30 Minutes + Maturing time Ingredients: 20 large…

Beetroot Saaru – Beetroot thin soup

Beetroot Saaru is a thin curry prepared using Beetroot. When the usual Tomato Saaru or Rasam becomes a bit mundane,…

Onion Chutney

Onion Chutney is a spicy accompaniment for Idli or Dosa. It can be served with Rice too.