Category: Vegetarian

Soya Brocolli Chilly

Here is a shake and toss vegetarian chinese chilly dish. Soya, brocolli…but do get creative. sweet corn, shrimp anything goes.

Matar Nimona

Matar Nimona is a vegetarian dish from Uttar Pradesh, India and is very simple to make. Just the different spice paste than tomato based gravys that we are so used to in Indian cuisine.

Mom’s Cauliflower Roast

Here is an all time favorite in our family, my  Cauliflower Roast. Mom made it today and so did I though 7000 miles apart. Feels like we are together.

Snacky Sunday Evening

Could not resist doing this. Missing India and the awesome food so a little Indian sweet shop opened its shutters – Kala Jamun and Chowmein Chops. Was thinking Samosa, but thats for another day.

Dhaba Paneer Curry

Now this was interesting. Getting flavors of the highways of India, Dhaba style. Almost there, used the wrong type of Tomatoes. Nevertheless works for tonight after all we are locked down!

Rajasthani Poodi and Bihari Aloo Bhaji

Breakfast today is the famous Rajasthani Poodi and Bihari Aloo Bhaji. Love eating this in train stations in Rajasthan and Bihar…accentuates the journey!

Vegetable Korma

This is my superfast throw it all in recipe and I never measure ingredients, just gonwith your gut feel. Each time I make it, there is variation. Just think what flavors you want and add a tinge of your favorite. Of course you need to have an idea of what works with what. Explore.

Odiya Aloo Dum

Who from Odisha does not love this combo especially from the streets of Cuttack and wherever you can lay your hands on it. Enjoy this yummy hot Aloo Dum recipe.

Four Seasons Event at the Leela Gurgaon 2010

The Leela Ambience in Gurugram (Gurgaon), India had been a special destination for us for several years. The Rampuri Biriyani in Diya, the buffet brunch in Spectra and Italian delicacies in Zanotta kept our palates flavored.

Okra Masala

Here is a simple recipe for Okra Masala with a slight twist from the regular home made okra fry.

Bread Upma

This is breakfast for those who want something in a jiffy.

Birthday Spread

So here is the spread for my Son’s birthday. I made all the Non-Veg and my wife made all the veg dishes. Experimented with the Hung curd dip and veg shami kabab. We had around 20 guests so cooking time was more due to the quantity and this was not an iflashcook episode.

Vegetable Kebab

A very simple and quick cutlet that tastes great and you can make it with several variations of spices, vegetables and textures.

Raw Banana Cutlets (Odia Kadali Bara)

My dad taught us how to make this and if I recall he learnt it from my grand mom. This has a nice tropical feel to it and is savory. This was a regular as we grew up and we still make it today.

The 10 Minute Veg Chowmein – IndoChinese

Here is the 10 minute chowmein from the Indian street food in your kitchen. Keeping it short as this is a toss in dish according to us.
Use the vegetables you have – onions, capsicum, peppers, cabbage, carrots, beans, book choy, choy som. Any combination,  but just cut the vegetables in one size. Small, long strips, at ana angle etc. Bok Choy and Choy Som can be kept whole.

Sudha Aunty’s Fried Potatoes

Simple accompaniment for Curd Rice or Rice and Sambar (South India Lentil Soup). The taste is savoury with a strong hint of roasted cumin. Salt and Cumin give a nice grainy texture to the potatoes.

Cauliflower with Spinach / Palak Gobi

This is a delightful Indian dish that my better half cooks and it is loved for its simplicity and flavors. Easy and quick to make and is a change from what you typically have in the Indian Menu. Awesome for western tastes so pretty much an all rounder.