Vegetarian Recipes
Meetha Paan Beeda – Innocent Kid-Friendly!
- 23
- May
- 2013
Also Known As Beeda, Sweet Beeda, Meetha Paan Beeda. Supari Paan. Thambulam, Vetrilai, Vethalai, Killi or Tambulam, Sireh (Malay), Sirih (Indonesian), Suruh (Javenese), Mark (Lao). In India, offering a paan (betel leaves) has numerous meanings: it is an honor if presented to guests; it is a gracious hospitality when served after a festival meal; it […]
Idichakka Thoran – Kerala Special
- 21
- May
- 2013
Also Known As: Pala kai Kari. Pinju pala kai Poriyal. Raw Jack Fruit Stir-fry. Please raise your hands and introduce yourself as foodies. Okay, I will do it first, ‘am an addicted foodie and a compulsive cook’. Needless to say that blogging has certainly played its fair role on it! Whenever, I find a way […]
Chili Pepper Heat Ratings
- 30
- April
- 2013
Chili peppers have been part of the human diet in the Americas since, 7500 B.C. The archaeological findings states that it was domesticated at least 6000 years ago. Christopher Columbus was one of the first Europeans to encounter it and called them ‘peppers’, because…he was pre disposed to this pungent flavor, through black peppers. In […]
Broccoli Thoran – Pan Steamed!
- 10
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Broccoli Poriyal. Broccoli Kura. Broccoli Sabzi. Pan-Steamed Broccoli. Seasoned Broccoli. Tempered Broccoli. Indianized Broccoli Stir-Fry. If you are looking for a quick and hassle free cooking; yet, expect it to be nutritious and great tasting one; do not go far and beyond to learn a perfect method for cooking! And not necessarily you […]
Tindora Chutney – Andhra Special
- 09
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Tindora Chutney, Kovaikai Thuvaiyal. Dondakaya Pachadi. Ivy Gourd Chutney. Gherkins Spread. Vegetable Chutneys and Spreads are perfect choice for creating a complete meal. They just add a variety of flavor without a lot of work from your part! If you are looking for a twist in the chutneys??? Then, this is an […]
Zucchini Stir-Fry
- 03
- April
- 2013
There are days…when I want to finish up cooking damn too-quick and wind up in front of the TV! I rush-up for everything…procure, process, cook and clean. And I brag about how gifted I am spinning the spatula n fixing a meal in no time. The actual secret lies in the cooking techniques that I […]
Asparagus Stir Fry – Spiced Up!
- 26
- March
- 2013
Also Known As Asparagus Poriyal, Asparagus Varuval. Asparagus Vepudu. Asparagus Subzi. Asparagus Kura. For a fun-filled weekend, people go to theme parks and holiday resorts! To me, the happiness gets complete only when I shop at ethnic stores! My new found activity is to hit the farmer’s market on Saturdays! I get bit frustrated when […]
Vendhaya Keerai Kuzhambu
- 24
- March
- 2013
Also Known As: Methi Curry. Fenugreek greens Curry. Menthilu Pulusu. My weekdays routine are quite predictable…I call my Dad and check on my Mom’s health status!! The conversations between us may be mind blowing though…we really talk for hours, with jumping topics from politics to current issues! Most likely, I happen to re-kindle all those […]
Aloo Bhindi Subzi – Dare to Pair
- 20
- March
- 2013
For someone as enamored of Indian cooking as myself, it is rather surprising that I seriously omitted posting some of the best recipes that I cook everyday! On a busy weeknight, its my go to dish. I will vary the vegetables depending on what is available. Some of the pairings are the absolute winners, so […]
Asparagus Casserole / Mixed Vegetables Risotto
- 31
- December
- 2012
Ingredients Arborio Rice (Italian Rice) 1 cup Asparagus 6-9(tough ends trimmed & cut in 3″ bits) Carrot – chopped lengthwise Green beans – chopped 3″ size bits Broccoli – cut into florets Scallions 1-2 finely chopped Jalapenos 1 seeded & chopped Red Bell pepper 1 sliced Peppercorns 1 spoon – ground Chicken Broth 2 cups […]
