Vegetarian Recipes

Mango Juice

Summer is the time when Mangoes are available in abundance. A drink of chilled fresh Mango juice is the right…

Onion Dosa

South Indian pancakes with Onion toppings.  The aroma that arises while preparing this Dosa is sure to increase the hunger…

Shenga Chutney Pudi – Peanuts and Garlic Chutney Powder – Groundnuts Chutney Powder

This Chutney Powder is prepared using groundnuts in North Karnataka and served with the regional staple diet rotti / sorghum…

Alu Tikki – Potato Patties

Boiled potatoes mashed and shaped into cutlet and shallow fried. The street food in North India is incomplete without Alu…

Palak Poori

Palak Poori is deep fried fluffy bread prepared using Spinach.  Popeye the sailor man....will  love this Poori! Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients:…

Alu Jeera – Aloo Jeera Recipe – Potatoes Cumin Recipe

Potatoes stir fried with plenty of Cumin Seeds. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Potatoes, Peeled and diced 1 Big…

Khara Kuchchida Kadabu – Spicy Steamed Modak – Masaledar Ukadiche Modak

Spicy lentil mixture filled in Rice flaps and steamed. Khara Kuchchida Kadabu is very popular in south India and in…

Coleslaw – Cabbage Coleslaw

Coleslaw salad is very popular in western countries.  There are so many different versions of this salad and the recipe…

Papitha Sabzi – Papitha Subzi Recipe – Raw Papaya Side Dish

A side dish prepared using Raw Papaya. This is a very common dish prepared in the kitchens of  Orissa and…

Orange Pineapple Punch

Various types of fruits can be used to make mixed fruit juice. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Oranges 1…

Alu Mutter – Aloo Matar – Potatoes and Peas Recipe

Alu Mutter dish is prepared using Peas and Potatoes in tomato gravy. This side dish is very popular in North…

Grape Juice

This Grape concentrate can be prepared and stored for many days. I picked up a basket of juicy black grapes…

Oats Dosa

Pancakes prepared using Oats and different types of flours. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Rice Flour 1 Cup…

Pineapple Juice

Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Pineapple pieces 4tbsp Sugar A pinch of Pepper (Optional) A pinch of Salt…

Karela Alu Subzi – Karela Aloo Subzi Recipe – Bitter Gourd Potato Recipe

A side dish prepared using Bitter Gourd and Potatoes. This dish is very popular in West Bengal. Time Required: 20…

Madki Kaalina Usali – Matki Chi Usal Recipe – Moth Beans Stir Fry Recipe

My mami used to prepare this dish for breakfast when we visited them for summer vacations in North Karnataka. The…

Menasina Saaru – Pepper Rasam – Pepper Lentil Soup

Pepper Rasam is a thin curry also known as Rasam.  This is unique to Sagar district.  Tastes great during winter…

Menthya Batani Bhath – Fenugreek Leaves Peas Rice Recipe – Methi Mutter Rice Recipe

Rice dish prepared using Fenugreek leaves and Peas.  Prepared in Karnataka during festivals and auspicious ceremonies. Time Required: 30 Minutes…

Soppu Kadalekalu Huli – Leafy Vegetables Sambar Recipe – Leafy Vegetables Lentil Curry Recipe

This is a South Indian Curry prepared using leafy vegetables and brown chik peas. It is also known as Sambar.…

Peas Masala

Peas cooked with spices and coconut. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 Cups Shelled Green Peas 1 Cup…