Baingan Aloo-No Onion Garlic Recipe

Eggplant/Baingan and potatoes are cooked in this simple stirfry with only tomatoes,ginger and Indian spices. The sabzi is very flavorful without the use of any onions and garlic. This recipe has been shared by my friend Sabita. She is an … Continued

Palak Aloo ki Sabzi

A healthy spinach and potato stir fry made with Indian spices. This dish comes together in about 15 minutes and is a great recipe for weeknights when you want dinner on the table as soon as possible.   Since the … Continued

Watermelon Rind Curry

A delicious meal that is made from watermelon rind that normally would have been thrown away. It tastes a lot like gourd (kaddu) and reminded me of sweet and sour kaddu that we ate with puris back home in India. … Continued

Chipotle Style Tofu for Burrito Bowl-Sofritas

Mexican flavored tofu adds a great source of protein for the vegetarians whether it be in a taco,burrito,wrapped up in lettuce or as part of a burrito bowl. I ate this at my friend Prenitas house,it was delicious and filling. … Continued

Green Moong Dal Instant Dosa/Chilla

A high protein, low fat meal which requires no rice or fermentation, unlike the traditional dosa. Its great for breakfast,lunch or dinner,for vegans and those suffering from gluten intolerance.   It goes really well with  Saravana Bhavan Style Tomato Onion Chatni/Kara … Continued

Cilantro Lime Rice

Perfectly cooked Basmati Rice,flavored with cilantro and lime,is the perfect base to add Black beans, Sofritas(mexican style tofu) or chicken and top with lettuce,pico de gallo,guacamole and salsa to make a filling Burrito bowl. I ate the burrito bowl at … Continued

Chipotle Style Black Beans

Chipotle style Black Beans are simmered in onions,garlic,jalapenos and seasoning to make a delicious meal as is or accompanied with Cilantro lime Rice and topped with Chicken  or Sofritas (Mexican Style Tofu), lettuce, Pico de gallo, corn salsa, guacamole, cheese … Continued

Shimla Mirch Aloo ki Sabzi

Easy,colorful,healthy and a staple in every Indian household. I make this very often as an accompaniment to dal, though I must admit, I love it with just plain paratha,yogurt and some onions on the side, nothing else.The recipe is very … Continued

Litti Chokha in Appe Pan

An easy version of the traditional dish from Bihar made healthier in Appe pan. The Chokha is made by baking the Eggplant and tomatoes making it perfect for those of us living away from India,where cooking on charcoal is not … Continued