Vegetarian does not mean boring!
South Gujarat style Cauliflower Peas Potato Curry, simply made with mentioned vegetables and basic spices!! Simple cauliflower, potatoes & peas stir fry with Indian inspired spice mix. It comes together in no time!! This easy and quick dry curry requires minimal ingredients. I love prepping …
Dal Makhani is extremely creamy whole black beans (whole urad) and red kidney beans (rajma) curry simmered in butter, cream and very subtle spices on low heat. Dal makhani is a staple Indian dish. It was first created by Punjabis and is now recognized as …
Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno – Olive Garden copy cat pasta dish that is arabiata sauce, alfredo sauce and five cheese based baked goodie topped with flavored crunchy crumbs! If you are a vegetarian like me and like to eat at Olive Garden, I bet …
Mattar Paneer – tomato based spiced up curry made with peas, paneer and spices along with hint of methi & honey! This is one the very commonly made north Indian curry. It is simply made with onions, tomatoes, fresh spices like ginger garlic chili, dry …
Fruit Custard – sweet milk based Indian dessert that is flavored & thickened using custard powder with hint of cardamom & saffron along with fresh fruits & nuts!! Fruit Custard, also known as fruit salad in many Gujarati household including mine is a delicately flavored …
Surati Garam Masala Dal – spicy garlicky dal made with simple ingredients that makes a super comforting meal! There are so many different ways of making dal. It could either be mix of multiple dal cooked with spices to thick stew like consistency. Or just …
Pickled Onions – super easy and quick homemade condiment made with just few ingredients that takes any meal to the next level! If you ever went to Indian restaurants in India, first thing you get is papad and a tray full of condiments. That tray …
Teriyaki Tofu Lettuce Wrap – made with marinated tofu in a tangy, sweet, and savory teriyaki sauce, cooked with shiitake mushroom and crunchy water chestnut, served on fresh lettuce with drizzle of spicy peanut sauce! Lettuce wrap during warmer months are my favorite. Especially the ones …
Pickled Coleslaw is dairy free, tangy, spicy, crunchy goodness loaded with lot of flavored vegetables, perfect topping for summer time dishes!! I love me some good homemade condiments. Especially when they are fuss free, quick and absolutely delicious. Just like this one! This pickled coleslaw …
Masala Bhaat/Rice, extremely delicious and comforting mixed vegetable rice made with classic Indian spices, cauliflower, peas, tomatoes, onions, potatoes! For me there is nothing more comforting then eating a big bowl of delicious rice with side of kadhi, raita or just plain yogurt along with …