Vegetarian Recipes

Bettadanellikayi Murabba

Jam prepared using Indian Gooseberries.  The Gooseberries are available in India during November to January.  A branch of Gooseberry tree…

Karibevina Chutney Pudi – Curry Leaves Chutney Powder

We have a Curry leaves tree in Mysore and the tree grows better if the branches are cut during monsoons.…

Sihigenasina Sihi Usali – Sweet Potato Dish – Shakkarkhand Sweet Dish

Sihigenasina Sihi Usali is a sweet dish prepared using Sweet Potato and Jaggery.  Sweet Potatoes are available in south India…

Kempudantina bolu huli – Amaranthus Leaves Curry

"Bolu" in kannada means nothing and "Huli" means curry. As tuvar dal, Huli Pudi/Masala powder or fresh coconut is not…

Green Chickpea Salad

Green Chickpea  are usually available in South India during December and January.  The pods have to be removed from the…

Palak Dosa – Spinach Pancakes Recipe – Spinach Crepe Recipe

Palak Dosa is crispy and tasty Spinach dosas/crepes. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time + Fermenting Time Serves: 4…

Gud Papdi – Aate Ki Barfi Recipe – Sukhdi Recipe – Wheat Burfi – Gur Papdi Recipe

Gud Papdi is a sweet dish prepared using Wheat Flour and Jaggery. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Wheat…

Chutney Paneer Sandwich

Cottage cheese and Mint chutney sandwiches. Time Required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: Wheat Bread or White Bread Slices Few thin slices…

Avarekayi Masala Vada – Flat Beans Fritters

Avarekayi Masala Vada are fritters prepared using winter/flat beans. A tasty snack on a winter evening with a cup of…

Stuffed Capsicum Bonda – Potato Stuffed Capsicum Fritters

Small Capsicums are stuffed with Potatoes and dipped into a fritter batter and deep fried. Tiny Capsicums are available during…

Cabbage Dosa

Crispy dosas/crepes with crunchy cabbage. Time Required: 20 Minutes + Soaking Time + Fermenting Time Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1½ Cups…

Thambuli – Cuban Oregano Yogurt Recipe – Doddapatre Tambuli Recipe

Thambuli is a side dish prepared using fresh Ginger or Thyme Leaved Gratiola or Spanish Thyme in Yoghurt.  This is excellent…

Chhunda – Gujarati Mango Sweet Pickle Recipe – Aam Chutney Recipe – Chundo

A sweet pickle prepared by Gujarathis using Raw Mangoes.  The vessel containing the mixture is kept directly under the sunlight,…

Dum Aloo Gobi – Dum Alu Gobi Recipe – Potato Cauliflower Gravy Recipe

Potatoes and Cauliflower cooked with spices and Tomatoes.  It is delicious and our all time favorite.  Serve it with Phulka…

Paneer Stuffed Bhindi – Cottage Cheese stuffed Okra Recipe – Ladies Finger Recipe

Paneer Stuffed Bhindi dish is Cottage Cheese stuffed Ladys finger/Okra. Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 15 tender Bhindi/Lady's…

Vendekayi Mor Thalippu – Okra simmered in yogurt and spices

Vendekayi in Tamil means Lady;s Finger/Okra, Mor means yoghurt and Thalippu means seasoning.  So it is basically Okra simmered in…

Hesarukalu Saaru – Whole Green Gram Rasam – Moong Rasam

Hesarukalu Saaru is a thin curry prepared using whole green gram.

Sakkare Achchu – Sugar Moulds

Different models of animals, flowers, plants and things are made using Sugar.  A thick sugar syrup is prepared and poured…

Sakkare Pongal – Sweet Pongal Recipe – Sakkarai Pongal Recipe – Chakkara Pongal Recipe

Sakkare Pongal is a sweet rice prepared in South India during Makara Sankranti festival. Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4…

Puliyogare – Puliyodharai – Tamarind Rice

This tamarind rice is popularly known as Iyengar's Puliyogare, as this is an authentic dish of Iyengar community. Dad had…