Vegetarian Recipes

Lal, Pila Bhindi Subzi – Red Yellow Capsicum with Okra

There was a Red and Yellow Pepper along with some Okra in the fridge and I came up with this…

Hithikavare Saaru – Avarekayi Rasam Recipe – South Karnataka Rasam

Hithikavare Saaru is a curry, which is very popular in South Karnataka. The outer skin of the winter beans is…

Baby corn Manchurian

A crispy Chinese starter prepared using Baby corn. This recipe is very similar to Gobi Manchurian. Time Required: 45 Minutes…

Zucchini, Broccoli, and Carrot Saute

This is a quick and healthy recipe. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp  Olive Oil 1 Fresh Zucchini 2…

Masala Papad

A very popular starter in restaurants in South India. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Deep fried Urad Papad 1…

Aralina Unde – Puffed Paddy Laddoo Recipe – Kheel Laddoo Recipe

A sweet prepared using aralu, which is type of puffed rice.  This is prepared during all auspicious occasions like Upanayana,…

Leek and Potato Soup

Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: A bunch of Leek 2 Potatoes 1 Ripe Red Chili 3 Bay Leaves 1tsp Ground…

Vendekai Poriyal

A simple side dish prepared using Ladies finger / Okra. This is popular in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka (Bhendekayi Palya).…

Vegetable Medley

Vegetables tossed in herbs and tomato puree. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Green Capsicum 1 Red Pepper 1 Yellow…

Praline – Dry Fruits Chikki Recipe – Dry Fruits Bar Recipe

Praline is prepared using sugar and nuts.  This is used in cakes, pastries, and ice creams.

Udaru Bele

Recipe by mom. This is one of the side dishes from her childhood days. Udaru means separate, Bele means Dal…

Thai Khao-pote Onn – Thai Baby corn stir-fry – Baby Corn Recipe

Tasty crunchy baby corn with Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Baby corns, Chopped into 1" pieces 1tbsp Soya Sauce 2tbsp Oil…

Jamoon Sherbet – Jamun Sherbet Recipe – Indian Blackberry Juice Recipe – Nerale Hannu Panaka Recipe

Indian Blackberry juice. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Jamun / Nerale Hannu / Indian Blackberry 2 Glasses of water…

Pudina Sherbet – Mint Juice Recipe

Mint juice is healthy and great thirst quencher. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: ½ Cup Pudina / Mint leaves 1tsp…

Masaledar Alu Paratha – Aloo Paratha Recipe – Potato stuffed flat bread Recipe

Indian bread stuffed with Potatoes and spices. I learnt to make Masaledar Alu Paratha from my Mami / Aunt who passed…

Hari Mirch Ka Khatta Meetha Achaar

Sweet and sour green chilies pickles. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Green Chilies 6tbsp Mustard Oil 4tbsp Mustard Powder…

Kothimbir Vadi

This dish is from the state of Maharashtra. Kothimbir Vadi is prepared using Coriander leaves and Gram Flour. Cuisine: Maharashtra…

Paneer stuffed Capsicums

I cannot resist buying tiny capsicums that floods the market during June in Bangalore. They are perfect to stuff with…

Hagalkayi Uppinakayi – Bitter gourd Pickle Recipe – Karela Achar

Spicy, sour, and bitter pickle prepared using Bitter gourd and Green Chilies. Time Required: 15 Minutes + Maturing time Ingredients:…

Rose Sherbet – Rose Juice Recipe – Rose Flavored Drink

Rose flavored drink popularly known as Rooh Afsa in North India.  This drink can be prepared either using Rose Syrup…