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Baingan Bharta is a traditional Punjabi eggplant recipe. The name comes from “Baingan,” meaning eggplant. “Bharta” refers to a dish where ingredients are mashed or crushed. In this dish, baked eggplants are peeled, mashed, and mixed with onions and simple Indian spices. The result is a smoky, flavorful dish typically served with Indian roti…
Yesterday was Deepavali, so I thought of preparing this incredible rice cake called as Cucumber cake or Mandas (konkani) which my mom used to prepare occasionally at home. The steaming process gives a lovely aroma due to the common ingredients such as jaggery and coconut that I usually add to most of my mangalorean snacks…
Potato Bhaji or Aloo bhaji is a South-Indian dish served hot along with a round deep-fried bread called puri or poori also named as poori bhaji as a whole. It’s typically prepared spicy so you can add green chilies if you like it hot. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 to 40 minutes Serves:…
I’m trying creative ways to make my vegetarian dishes pleasing and delicious after realizing that meat is what we cannot live without. And, we are missing out couple of servings containing vegetables and greens🌿 in out diet so this recipe was easy to prepare as a substitute of meat. I always stir-fried zucchini by seasoning it…
Quick and easy vegan recipe of crispy Onion fritters also known as Onion Bhaji in Indian cuisine, mainly served as a snack or starter before a main course. Its also sometimes named as pakora (fritter) which are deep-fried in a batter of chickpea flour. I make this quiet often when we want to munch on snacks and this…
Even in this sweltering heat, one weekend evening, we went to a small local restaurant to have something very light and ordered steaming hot mushroom soup served in a paper cup. It was thick, delicious and satisfying. Since then, I wanted to try it and I finally made it. I bought these fresh huge mushrooms…
Vegetable Chili Paste or Vegetable Curry Paste is a staple at our home for curries. My mom commonly prepares it to give a good flavor and aroma to the dish. It’s also known as meet-mirsang masala (chili paste) to us Mangaloreans living in the coastal region. We grind the ingredients to a fine thick paste and store it…
When you need to feed a group of people, this vegetarian curry recipe is easy to make. It is also quite suitable for a crowd. It’s tempting to use store-bought ready-made spices. But, nothing compares to the taste of homemade veg-spice-paste with fresh and pure ingredients. Even if you prepare an extra batch you can…
While Breadfruit is still unknown to many, they are commonly found in tropical areas where good amount of sunlight and rain is required. We have a tree in our backyard in my hometown and quiet often my family used to prepare this recipe to accompany with anything as a side dish. During my last…
These Hot Chili Peppers which are commonly known as ‘Banana Peppers’ is named because it resembles the shape of a banana. It is 6-inch-long pepper, mild hot because of its seeds. These banana pepper fritters are easy to make in less than 30 minutes. My husband wanted it spicy so I haven’t removed the seeds…
I love thick creamy soups that are full of natural flavor. A vegetarian supplement is essential and I wanted to prepare it in the form of a soup. I usually find soup recipes have some cream added for more flavor but this Carrot soup recipe was easy to make without the cream, a delicious soup that can…
Jackfruit is an exotic produce popularly found in South India. If you haven’t heard of this fruit before, you sure must be wondering what in the world is that and how does it look like? Unfortunately, I do not have a picture of the whole jackfruit to share but will surely post it here when I…
When I say Beetroot rice, what is the first thing you notice? Oh yes! The color, of course. It’s gorgeous purple/red color is so deep and vibrant, that when combined with rice, just makes a wonderful one pot easy recipe. If you have tried this, then drop a feedback of your recipe. Preparation time: 10…
No matter what level of baker you are, this quick and easy cake recipe can be done in a matter of few minutes. No butter, no eggs, no milk, no whipping! It has a dense texture. The first time I prepared this cocoa flavored cake it was on my husband’s birthday. It was my first cake with cocoa, the…
Paneer Butter Masala boasts a smooth, golden texture that enriches each bite, while its enticing aroma fills the air. The harmony of aromatic spices comes together from the simplest ingredients: cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, and cashews. The word “paneer” is of Persian origin. It is a fresh cheese common in South Asia, especially in Indian,…
