Vegetarian Recipes

Papad Boondi Subzi – Papadum Side Dish – Side dish with Chikpea Pearls

The first time I tasted the Papad Subzi was in school.  My classmate who was from Rajasthan used to get…

Maida Chakkali – Chakkali with refined flour

Maida Chakkali savory is prepared using refined flour. Children love Chakkali and usually put it on their finger and pretend…

Basundi Recipe – Milk Pudding Recipe – Rabri Recipe

Basundi was my dad's favorite dessert and mine least.  It is prepared using milk, sugar, and dry fruits.  This is…

Rose Tea Recipe

This aromatic tea is prepared using dry aromatic rose petals.

Matodi Palya Recipe – Methi Dal Subzi – Fenugreek Leaves with Lentil Recipe

Matodi Palya is a side dish prepared using Split Chickpea and Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time required: 30 minutes…

Shrikhand with Fruits and Ice Cream

Srikhand with Fruits and Ice Cream is a great way to relish Srikhand.  Srikhand is a king of sweetened Greek…

Masala Guntpongalu – Masala Paddu Recipe – Masala Guliappa

Another variation can be created of the humble Guntpongalu by adding some ingredients to perk it up. This does not…

Mexican Bhel Puri Recipe – Puffed Rice Chat

Mexican Bhel Puri Recipe is twist to our desi Bhel Puri.  Serve with a tall glass of Lemonade.

Mavinakayi Hasi Gojju Recipe – Raw Mango Sweet and Sour Curry Recipe

Mavinakayi Hasi Gojju is prepared using Raw Mango.  Except for the cooked Mango, the rest of the ingredients used is…

Sukha Puri Recipe – Chat Recipe – Stuffed Sookha Puri Chat

One Sukha Puri is often given complimentary after you have eaten your fill of Pani Puri or Golgappa.  The Sukha…

Barley Summer Salad

Barley Summer Salad is a complete meal to cool the body during summer. Ingredients: 1 Cup Cooked Barley 2 Pods…

Purple Cabbage and Apple Salad

Red Cabbage and Apple Salad is a delicious and healthy salad. Great for summer.

Bonda Soup Recipe – Medhu Vada in Soup – Black Lentil Fritter in Lentil Soup

Bonda Soup is a delicacy served only in Bangalore and Mysore restaurants. If the Vadas are served laced with spicy…

Udupi Thovve Recipe – South Indian Lentil Soup Recipe – Tovve Recipe – Dal Recipe

Udupi Thovve is the watery version of the Thovve that is prepared during festivals. This is comfort food when eaten…

Broccoli and Potatoes Stir Fry Recipe

Broccoli and Potatoes Stir Fry Recipe is easy to make and can be eaten as a healthy evening snack!

Red Rice Idli – Red Parboiled Rice Cakes Recipe

Red Rice Idli is a healthy version of the already healthy Idli (steamed cakes). Try this to add variety to…

Cucumber Hasi Gojju – Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Hasi Gojju is a sweet and sour salad and is prepared in South Karnataka households during auspicious occasions. If…

Achari Amla – Indian Gooseberry Stir Fry

During the winters, Amla or Indian Gooseberry flood the markets. Various dishes are prepared using these. They are popularly pickled…

Jhal Muri Recipe – Spicy Crunchy Puffed Rice Recipe – Chat Recipe – Kolkata Chat Recipe

Jhal Muri is a popular street food from Kolkata. As the winter evening turn chilly, Jhal Muri is the preferred…

Malai Kofta Curry Recipe – Creamy Balls in Tomato Gravy

Malai Kofta Curry is a rich creamy side dish with deep fried Potato and Cottage Cheese balls. It is served…