Vegetarian Recipes

Sabudana Kheer

Sabbakki Payasa – Sabudana Kheer – Sago Pearls Pudding

Sabbakki Payasa is a pudding prepared using Sago pearls. The Sago pearls become transparent when cooked and appear like bubbles…

Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

Two decades ago, Central Food Technology Research Institute (C.F.T.R.I) in Mysore conducted classes for women in Mysore regarding preservation of…

Raw Papaya Salad

This delicious Thai salad is known as Som Tam. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 Cups, Peeled and…

Godambi Thondekai Palya – Cashew Nut Ivy Gourd Stir Fry

Godambi Thondekai Palya is a side dish prepared using Cashew nuts and Ivy gourd. This dish is very popular in…

Carrot Coconut Burfi

Coconut Carrot Burfi – Coconut Carrot Barfi Recipe – Gajar Nariayal Burfi Recipe

Coconut Carrot Burfi is a twist to the traditional Coconut Burfi known as Khobbari Mithai in Kannada. Carrots are added…

Sajji Rotti

Sajji Roti – Bhajra Roti Recipe – Black Millet Flat Bread Recipe – Bhajra Bhakri Recipe

Sajji is known as Bhajra in North India. It is nothing but Black Millet and widely grown in Maharashtra, Gujarat,…

Mandakki Dosa – Murmura Dosa Recipe – Kadalepuri Dosa Recipe

Mandakki Dosa are Crepes/Pancakes prepared using puffed rice. Time Required:  20 Minutes + Soaking time + Fermenting Time Ingredients: 4…

Fruity Salad

Fruity salad is tangy, sweet, and salty. Tasty and low calorie, this is a great starter or eaten along with…

Topa Kul Chutney

A chutney prepared using Jujube fruit.  In West Bengal this chutney is prepared on Saraswathi Pooja during Vasantpanchami celebrations. Cuisine:…

Sugarcane Dosa

Pancakes/Crepes prepared using Rice and Sugarcane juice. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Ingredients: 2 Cups Rice 1 Cup Sugarcane…

Avalakki Payasa – Poha Kheer Recipe – Beaten Rice Pudding Recipe

A pudding prepared using beaten rice.  This dish is usually prepared on Rathasapthami.  You can prepare this on other festivals…

Makki Ki Roti

Indian bread prepared using Corn meal.  Makki Ki Roti is a favorite among Punjabis along with Sarson Ka Saag/side dish. Time…

Sarson Ka Saag Recipe – Mustard Leaf Curry

Sarson Ka Saag is a side dish prepared using Mustard plant leaves and spices.  A very common dish in the…

Bettadanellikayi Murabba

Jam prepared using Indian Gooseberries.  The Gooseberries are available in India during November to January.  A branch of Gooseberry tree…

Karibevina Chutney Pudi – Curry Leaves Chutney Powder

We have a Curry leaves tree in Mysore and the tree grows better if the branches are cut during monsoons.…

Sihigenasina Sihi Usali – Sweet Potato Dish – Shakkarkhand Sweet Dish

Sihigenasina Sihi Usali is a sweet dish prepared using Sweet Potato and Jaggery.  Sweet Potatoes are available in south India…

Kempudantina bolu huli – Amaranthus Leaves Curry

"Bolu" in kannada means nothing and "Huli" means curry. As tuvar dal, Huli Pudi/Masala powder or fresh coconut is not…

Green Chickpea Salad

Green Chickpea  are usually available in South India during December and January.  The pods have to be removed from the…

Palak Dosa – Spinach Pancakes Recipe – Spinach Crepe Recipe

Palak Dosa is crispy and tasty Spinach dosas/crepes. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time + Fermenting Time Serves: 4…

Gud Papdi – Aate Ki Barfi Recipe – Sukhdi Recipe – Wheat Burfi – Gur Papdi Recipe

Gud Papdi is a sweet dish prepared using Wheat Flour and Jaggery. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Wheat…