Vegetarian Recipes
Yucca Stir-Fry: I was completely taken by surprise…how this bland starchy roots, takes in all the influences from the basic ingredients and eventually turns up into a fulfilling meal! So, here is a simple recipe for the day. Ingredients: Yucca/cassava roots 1 large Salt Dry red chili 3 crushed Chana + Urad dal – 2 […]
Bottle Gourd & Shrimps Curry
- 06
- July
- 2010
Soraikkai-eral Thokku: Okay, as I confessed to you all earlier…giving up meat and seafood is difficult for me, but including more veggies sounds like a perfect option:) Combining hint of meat or seafood to certain vegetables is like magic! The resulted dish turns completely out of this world, very delectable you know! So, here you […]
Gajjar-Mung Dal ka Subzi
- 06
- July
- 2010
Carrot-Siruparuppu Poriyal: Carrots and Lentils Stir-Fry. Carrot-Mung Dal Koora. I dunno why? Sometimes…copying Mommy’s style of cooking and recipes gives me immense pleasure. Hmmm, am I revisiting my childhood food?! Guess, food is just a metaphor here (of my good old days), after all I do miss it! I know its a very simple recipe […]
Baby Bok Choy Korma
- 01
- July
- 2010
Bok Choy Korma: I noticed a significant difference in my attitude, ever since I started hunting for greens and vegetables. As I told you all before’ I live in deep south, with no Indian stores around!!! And the local farmer’s market’s collection is devastatingly poor…so, I ended up managing with basic vegetables and meat! Anyhow…once […]
Shrimps And Veggies Chow Mein:(Chinese Style) Ingredients: Spaghetti – a bunch Carrot Beans Cabbage Bell peppers/Capsicum Eggs 2 – scrambled Shrimps with shells 1 cup Sesame oil Chinese 5 spice powder Red chili flakes Ginger 1″ grated Garlic 2 minced Thick soy sauce Chili sauce Garlic-sesame soy sauce Honey 1/2 spoon Green onions to garnish. […]
Malai Mattar Masala: Malai Mattar Curry. Paalaadai-Pachai Pattani Masala. Ingredients: Green peas / fresh or frozen 1 cupOnion 1 large gratedGreen chili just 1 mincedGinger-garlic paste 1/2 spoonTomato 1 large SaltDash of coriander powderDash of cumin seeds powderDash of garam masala powderPinch of dry methi leavesMilk 2-4 cups / Fresh Cream as per tasteOil / […]
Green Onions Sambhar – Jiffy Cooking
- 26
- June
- 2010
Spring Onions Sambhar: Ingredients: Green onion 1 large bunchThuvar Dal 1 cup Onion 1 largeTomato 1 largeSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonSambar Powder(home made) 1-2 spoonsTamarind paste 1 spoonGhee or oil few spoonsCilantro leaves to garnish. For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewGhee/ Oil few spoons. Method: In […]
Stuffed Karela / Stuffed Bitter Gourd
- 22
- June
- 2010
Gutti Kaakarkaye. Pavakka Nirachadhu. Masala Pavakkai. Pavakkai Masala. Ingredients Bitter Gourd/ Bitter Melon – 4-8 Red onions finely chopped 1 large bowl full Tomatoes 4 finely chopped Ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Jaggery/brown sugar 1 gooseberry size Garam masala powder 1/2 spoon Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Coriander powder 1 spoon Cumin […]
Super Hot Tinda Vepudu
- 21
- June
- 2010
Tinda Vepudu:(Andhra Style) Kovaikai Poriyal. Tindora Subzi. Tendli Vepudu. Tendli Kari. Tinda Masala. Gerkins Varuval. Kovakai Varuval. Dondakaya Vepudu. Ingredients: Ivy Gourd 1 cup – sliced Garlic with skin 4-7 cloves crushed Dry red chilies 3 crushed Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Peanuts – toasted 1 fistful – grated Sesame oil few […]
Turnip Greens n Peanuts Stir fry – Going Green:)
- 18
- June
- 2010
Turnip Greens Vepudu:(Andhra Style) Knol Khol Keerai Poriyal. Turnip Greens Poriyal. Stir-Fried Greens – Indian Way. Ingredients: Garden fresh Turnip greens 1 bunchDry red chilies 3 – crushedGarlic 4 with skin- crushed(optional)SaltMustard seeds 1/4 spoonToasted peanuts 1 fistful – gratedOil few spoons. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and wait till […]
