Recipe Category: Vegetarian

Ingredients Small brinjals – 6–8, slit but kept whole Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped Tamarind – small lemon-sized ball, soaked Red chili powder – 1 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Cumin powder – ½ tsp Garam masala – ½ tsp Groundnuts – 2 tbsp, roasted and powdered Sesame seeds – 1 tsp, roasted and powdered Oil – 3–4 tbsp Salt – to taste Fresh coriander – for garnish Execution 1. Prepare the Stuffing Mix roasted groundnuts + sesame seeds + chili, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, salt, and a little tamarind pulp to form … Read more

Ingredients Ingredients Brinjals (eggplants) – 4–5 small, slit or cut into pieces Tamarind – lemon-sized ball Onion – 1 medium, chopped Tomato – 1 medium, chopped Turmeric – ¼ tsp Red chili powder – 1 tsp Salt – to taste Water – 2–3 cups Oil – 2 tbsp For Tempering Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Cumin seeds – ½ tsp Dry red chili – 2 Curry leaves – few For Pulusu Masala Coriander seeds – 1 tsp Cumin seeds – ½ tsp Fenugreek seeds – ¼ tsp Dry red chilies – 2 Garlic – 2 cloves (optional) Execution 1. Prepare … Read more

Ingredients Ingredients Toor dal – 1 cup Tamarind – lemon-sized ball Mixed vegetables – 2 cups (drumstick, carrot, beans, pumpkin, brinjal) Onion – 1 medium, chopped Tomato – 1 medium, chopped Turmeric – ½ tsp Salt – to taste Water – 3–4 cups For Sambar Masala Coriander seeds – 1 tsp Chana dal – 1 tsp Urad dal – ½ tsp Dry red chili – 2 Fenugreek seeds – ¼ tsp Grated coconut – 2 tbsp (optional) For Tempering Oil – 2 tsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – few Dry red chili – 1 Execution 1. Cook … Read more

Ingredients Cooked rice (preferably day-old) – 2 cups Onion – ½ cup, finely chopped Carrot – ½ cup, finely chopped Beans – ¼ cup, finely chopped Capsicum – ½ cup, chopped Spring onion – 2 tbsp, chopped Garlic – 1 tbsp, finely chopped Soy sauce – 1 tsp Vinegar – ½ tsp Pepper powder – ½ tsp Oil – 2 tbsp Salt – to taste Execution 1. Prep the Rice Cook rice earlier and let it cool completely. Rice should be separate and non-sticky. 2. Stir-Fry the Veggies Heat oil in a wok or wide pan. Add garlic → sauté … Read more

Ingredients Basmati rice – 1 cup Tomatoes – 3 large, finely chopped Onion – 1 medium, sliced Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp Green chili – 1 Turmeric – ¼ tsp Red chili powder – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Garam masala – ½ tsp Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Cumin – 1 tsp Curry leaves – few Oil – 2 tbsp Salt – to taste Water – 1.75 to 2 cups Execution 1. Prep the Rice Wash and soak rice for 15–20 minutes. Drain and keep aside. 2. Make the Tomato Masala Heat oil, add mustard, cumin, curry … Read more

Ingredients Basmati rice – 1 cup Water – 1.75 to 2 cups Cumin seeds – 1.5 tsp Ghee – 1.5 tbsp Bay leaf – 1 Cloves – 2 Cinnamon – small piece Green chili – 1 (optional) Salt – as needed Execution 1. Prep the Rice Wash basmati rice and soak for 20 minutes. Drain and keep ready. 2. Tempering Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds → let them crackle. Add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, green chili → sauté lightly. 3. Add Rice & Cook Add soaked rice and sauté for 1 minute. Add water + salt. Cook … Read more

Ingredients Ingredients Toor dal – 1 cup Onion – 1 medium, chopped Tomato – 1 medium, chopped Green chilies – 1–2 Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Red chili powder – 1 tsp Cumin – 1 tsp Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Dry red chili – 1 Curry leaves – few Ghee/oil – 2 tbsp Coriander leaves – for garnish Salt – to taste Execution 1. Cook the Dal Wash and pressure cook toor dal with turmeric + 2.5 cups water. Cook for 3–4 whistles until soft. Mash lightly and keep aside. 2. Prepare the Tadka Heat … Read more

Ingredients Paneer – 200–250 g, cubed Butter – 2 tbsp Oil – 1 tbsp Onion – 1 medium, chopped Tomatoes – 3 large, chopped Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp Cashews – 10–12 Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Garam masala – ½ tsp Kasuri methi – 1 tsp (crushed) Fresh cream – 2 tbsp Sugar – ½–1 tsp Salt – to taste Execution 1. Make the Base Heat 1 tbsp butter + oil. Add onions → sauté till soft. Add tomatoes, cashews, ginger-garlic → cook till mushy. Cool and blend … Read more

Ingredients Palak (spinach) – 3 cups, washed Paneer – 200–250 g, cubed Onion – 1 medium, chopped Tomato – 1 medium, chopped Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp Green chilies – 1–2 Cumin – 1 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Red chili powder – 1 tsp Garam masala – ½ tsp Fresh cream – 1–2 tbsp (optional) Oil or ghee – 2 tbsp Salt – as needed Execution 1. Blanch the Spinach Boil water, add palak leaves, cook 2 minutes. Transfer immediately to cold/ice water for bright green color. Blend into a smooth puree with green chili. 2. Make the Masala … Read more

Ingredients For Rice Basmati rice – 1.5 cups Water – enough for boiling Bay leaf – 1 Cloves – 3 Cardamom – 2 Cinnamon – 1 small piece Salt – to taste For Veg Masala Oil or ghee – 3 tbsp Onion – 1 large, sliced Tomato – 1 medium, chopped Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp Mixed vegetables – 2 cups (carrot, beans, peas, potato, cauliflower) Curd – ½ cup Turmeric – ¼ tsp Red chili powder – 1 tsp Garam masala / biryani masala – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Mint + coriander leaves – a handful … Read more