Recipes Index - page 2
Bharvaan Karela - Stuffed Bitter Melon - Stuffed Bitter Gourd
Karela (bitter gourd/ melon) stuffed with a tangy filling! The best part? The bitterness of the karela is more or less removed with a 'special treatment'!
Karela Chips - Bitter Gourd Chips - Bitter Melon Chips
Bitter Gourd just has to be my least favorite vegetable. Inspite of this, I have to admit it is one of those "good for you" foods! In India, karela (bitter gourd/ melon) is often prescribed to those with diabetes as it is believed to have properties that lower blood sugar levels. It is also thought to be an excellent blood purifier and also often used to treat problems like acne.
Zucchini Ki Bhaji - Stir-fried Zucchini
This delicious recipe is courtesy my dear friend Lekha Menon. It's easy to cook and so tasty, I for one could eat it all by itself. You of course, can choose to combine it with hot Chapatis or rice and your favorite Daal!
Kurkuri Bhindi (crispy okra)
Eat this okra dish with plain boiled rice and your favorite Daal (lentil dish) and you've got a tasty and nutritious meal.
Shahi Baingan - Eggplant Curry with Dried Fruit
I love eggplant and Shahi Baingan takes this humble veggie to another level! The nuts and raisins add a regal touch to the dish making it fit to serve a king!
Baingan Ka Bharta (seasoned roast eggplant)
This dish has a distinctive flavour thanks to the mustard oil used in it. Baingan Bharta is a healthy food - eggplant that is the main ingredient, is low in fat and sodium and high in dietary fiber, vitamins C and B6 magnesium, phosphorus and pottasium. Add to that the tomatoes, green chillies, garlic and onion and you've packed a mighty nutritional punch in one single dish!
Rogani Kumbh - - Mushrooms in Rich Onion Tomato Gravy
This delicious North Indian dish gets its name Rogan (meaning red) from the redness of its gravy. Don't let the color scare you though, because this is not a particularly hot dish. The red color comes from the tomatoes in the gravy!
Sheila's Sai Bhaaji - Sai Bhaji - Sindhi-Style Spinach and Mixed Vegetables
Sai Bhaaji is a typical Sindhi (western Indian) food. I got this recipe from my Editor (at my first job!) Sheila Shahani. This is how she makes it in her home. The greens and veggies in it make it a healthy meal choice. Serve Sai Bhaaji with hot Chapatis.
Palak Ki Daal - Moong Lentils with Spinach
I love this Daal for two reasons - it's tasty and filled with good stuff!
Sookhi Moong Ki Daal - Dry Moong Lentils
Serve this tasty lentil dish with hot Chapatis or Parathas and your favorite pickle for a simple yet very fulfilling meal.
Shahi Daal - Mixed Lentil Curry
This soup-like dish combines five different kinds of Daals (lentils) and is therefore also known as Panchratan Daal. Serve it with Naans or plain boiled rice and a salad.
Warm Moong Bean Salad
Yummy, very healthy and made in a jiffy! This is my Aunt's recipe for Moong Bean Salad...
Gherkin Stir Fry - Tendli Bhaaji
My favorite way to eat Tendli Bhaaji is with hot Chapatis. This simple, Konkani recipe for cooking gherkin turns out a really tasty dish!
Aaloo Mutter - Potatoes and Peas
If you're in a rush but want something tasty and wholesome to eat, this is the dish for you. You can cook it quickly in a pan and even quicker in a pressure cooker.
Paneer Bhurjee
A tasty version of Anda Bhurjee (stir-fried eggs), Paneer Bhurjee is also a great breakfast dish. It also makes a quick and easy dinner dish when teamed with hot Chapatis or Parathas.
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
Soft, juicy chunks of paneer marinated in Tandoori masala and then grilled with veggies! This is a great dish to serve at your next barbeque.
Bharvaan Simla Mirchi
This is another one of those foods that look like they take a lot of time and effort to make but in truth, are easy to prepare. Bharvaan Simla Mirchi can even be stuffed with Masala Kheema (see recipe below).
Butter Mutter Paneer
This dish is the vegetarian version of the popular Butter Chicken!
Mutter Mushroom Ki Subzi
Want a tasty, wholesome meal you can cook in minutes? Try Mutter Mushroom Ki Subzi!
Bharvaan Baingan
Baby eggplants stuffed with a delicious, tangy spice mix! Serve this really easy-to-cook dish with plain white rice and Lehsuni Daal (garlic-flavored yellow lentils).
Baingan-Aaloo Ki Subji
I have never met an eggplant I didn't love! Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables. The nice thing is you can make it so many ways. This recipe is really easy and turns out a delicious dish that tastes great when served with hot Chapatis.
Tadka Daal
This easy to cook dish is so tasty it is among the most popular Daal dishes in India. Cook it and you'll see why...
Sookha Kala Chana
Sookha Kala Chana is easy to make and tastes really nice as a snack or side dish in a main meal. The Chana is also an excellent source of protein.
Palak Ki Subzi
Quick to make and good to eat is the perfect caption for Palak Ki Subzi! This is a tasty vegetable dish and it is full of good nutrients too.
Aaloo Shepoo Chi Bhaaji/ Aaloo Sowa Ki Subji
I love this tasty vegetable dish from Maharashtra in western India, for its sheer simplicity. It takes just 10-15 minutes to make from start to finish but the results are very satisfying indeed. Serve Aaloo Shepu Chi Bhaaji with hot Chapatis and a bowl of your favorite Daal (lentils).