Dhungar Dal Tadka
Dal Tadka is a staple vegetarian/ lentil dish from India. It is known for it comforting flavor, versatility and ease to prepare and nutritious quality.
Kerala Orange Peel Pickle (Orange Tholi Achar)
Orange peel is a rich source of Vitamin C. It contains even more Vitamin C than the fleshy part of the orange. Here’s a comparison: Orange peel: 1 tablespoon (6 grams) of orange peel provides 14% of the Daily Value (DV) of Vitamin C. Orange flesh: The inner fruit of an orange provides less Vitamin …
Chinese Green Chilli Egg
Chinese Green Chilli Egg This simple but fancy stir-fried egg with green chilli has its origin in Chinese (Hunan) cuisine. I had it in Chinatown in Singapore and fell in love with the flavorful egg dish. It is made with mild green chillies so don’t worry about it being too spicy. However, if you like …
Potato Gnocchi (Italian Potato Dumplings)
Potato Gnocchi (Italian Potato Dumplings) Potato Gnocchi are traditional Italian dumplings or dumpling-style pasta made with potatoes and flour. There are versions that with fillings like cheese or pesto, but we are taking a look at the classic simple potato gnocchi today. Although this is very easy to make, it can take some time, so …
Green Beans and Potato Stir-Fry
Green Beans and Potato Stir-Fry This Green Beans and Potato stir-fry is an easy-to-make side dish with very basic ingredients, that everyone enjoys along with their meal Stir-fried vegetarian side dishes are part of my daily menu. We are constantly trying to make different combinations and simple healthy additions to the diet. Since we eat …
Mushroom Masala (South Indian Style Mushroom Gravy)
Mushroom Masala (South Indian Style Mushroom Gravy) This Mushroom Masala is a South Indian style preparation of Mushrooms in Tomato and Onion gravy, spiced up with a tasty splash of spices! Olive oil is used in this recipe, and it works well. This is another hearty vegetarian dish that even those who prefer non-veg will …
Tofu Scramble
Tofu Scramble on Toast (Vegan breakfast) This tofu scramble is fast, flavorful, and a wonderful egg-free savory breakfast. Made with garlic spinach, vegetables, and some spice, this is a version that I like to whip up on late Sunday mornings. I first had this for breakfast when we were traveling through Bali. I found it …
Szechuan Sauce (Stir-fry Sauce)
Szechuan Sauce (Stir-fry Sauce) This Szechuan Sauce (stir-fry sauce) can be stored and used to add a kick to your regular stir-fries. Its great to add flavor and heat to fried rice or noodles. It may also be used in soups and stews, in marinades, or added to milder sauces to increase spiciness. Many who …
Gobi Manchurian (with Gravy)
Gobi Manchurian (with Gravy) Indo-Chinese Gobi Manchurian is a staple vegetarian side dish. Cauliflower florets are batter-fried and then added to a delicious sauce. I have earlier shared the Red Gobi Manchurian which is cooked in a tomato-based sauce instead.
German Potato Pancakes
German Potato Pancakes Delightfully crispy on the outside and softer on the inside – warm and flavorfully seasoned, these German potato pancakes, ‘Kartoffelpuffer’, are fun to make and even more delicious to eat!
How to Caramelize Onions for Burgers
How to Caramelize Onions for Burgers Caramelized Onions can be a sweet and savory, rich, flavor-enhancing powerhouse to your dishes. Burgers, in particular, are phenomenally enhanced in experience with a layer of this delicious stuff! They can be added to melts, grilled sandwiches, dips, pizza, salads, rice dishes, noodles, and potatoes, to take things up …
Keerai Paruppu
Keerai Paruppu (South Indian Creamy Spinach Dal) Keerai Paruppu or South Indian style Dal with Spinach is a creamy textured preparation of dal, without adding any cream. It is a hearty and tasty vegetarian Dal Curry that may be served with white rice or roti. This recipe is more of a Tamil style of preparing …
Simple Potato and Chicken Soup (Feel Better Soup)
Simple Potato and Chicken Soup (Feel Better Soup) This Simple Potato and Chicken Soup is the quickest simplest and most effective ‘Feel Better’ Soup you can make. It can be made Vegetarian by skipping the chicken entirely or switching it with beancurd cubes. And the best thing is, this is not just for when you …
Baked Beans and Eggs
Baked Beans and Eggs This Baked Beans and Eggs recipe is a simple, straightforward breakfast/brunch dish that can delightfully satisfy your hunger pangs. I absolutely love the combination of creamy, fiery, sweet, and smokey flavors! Combined with some crusty bread or even better, some garlic bread and, “Oh Yum!” This is a hearty breakfast or …
Koshari | Egyptian Rice with Lentils | كشري
Koshari | Egyptian Rice with Lentils | كشري Koshari (Kosheri / Koshary/ كشري) is the National dish of Egypt and comes with a long history. A simple, yet filling and delicious dish, that is nutritious and easy to prepare. The dish combines complex carbs; rice, lentils, chickpeas, and macaroni with a range of acidic notes from the …
Eggplant Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)
Eggplant Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan) Eggplant Parmigiana is one of those classic comfort Italian dishes, made with baked Eggplant, cheese and Marinara sauce. The fried eggplant dish is a great vegetarian substitute for your hearty meat dishes and in fact, is the main dish. Serve along with side dishes like grilled veggies, garlic bread, or meatballs! I …
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Pickle
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Pickle This sweet and spicy Pineapple Pickle is a Kerala Speciality. It is spicy, tangy and savory. This version is not the jammy thick type, but more typical Kerala Pickle style. Use very sweet and ripe Pineapples for best flavor and texture.
Madhura Curry – Sadhya Special (Pineapple Munthiri Madhura Curry)
Madhura Curry – Sadhya Special (Pineapple Munthiri Madhura Curry) Madhura Curry or ‘Sweet Curry’ is a wonderfully sweet and slightly sour, curry, laced with minimal spice…that is mostly served for special occasions, especially ‘Sadhya’. Over the years, many people have made it a point to include the Madhura Curry in their Onam Sadhya Menu. My …
Egg and Potato Curry – Aloo Anday ka Salan
Egg and Potato Curry – Aloo Anday ka Salan Salan ( سالن ) is a term for curry in Urdu. Oh, and ‘Curry’ is a preparation of any meat or vegetable dish in a spiced sauce. This Egg and potato curry or Aloo Anday ka Salan is more of a Pakistani style curry. It is extremely simple …
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer Butter Masala Who can say no to some delicious Paneer? Wherever it may have originated from (Iran? Afghanistan?), there are theories out there. The fact is that Paneer is known as an Indian Cheese. It is made from curdled milk using natural acid(usually lemon juice). The distinct traits of Paneer are that it is an …