When I turned vegan some years ago, I was told to avoid processed oats like, for example, Quaker Oats. These very knowledgeable people told me to stick to whole oats. I did some research on whole oats and found several varieties. Steel cut, rolled oats… It all left me very confused. So, I decided to…
Month: May 2018
Potato Cutlet
Since I turned vegan a few years ago, the choices for an evening snack became really restricted. Most Indian snacks are deep fried. That is when I began experimenting how to transform the traditional snacks into whole food plant based. Hari has proved to be a godsend in this regard. No matter what recipe I…
Wheat Dosa (Wheat Crepe)
This dosa is rarely made in my kitchen. Perhaps twice in a year – and that too, only when I ask Hari to prepare it. This is an instant dosa that needs no fermentation. Served with a chutney of your choice, this makes a wonderful breakfast or snack. It is so quick and easy to…
Punjabi Bhendi Masala
One of my summer pleasures (there are several) is bhendi (okra, vendakai). Like the brinjal, this is indeed a versatile vegetable. It is abundantly available in the Indian subcontinent. But I am not sure that this super-tasty vegetable is available in many other parts of the world. Some years ago, I was having dinner with…
Mulakooshyam
Mulakooshyam is a main dish from Kerala. It is mild and fairly bland. It is also wonderfully tasty. Grated coconut is one of the ingredients in this traditional dish, but many households avoid adding coconut. Whichever way it is prepared, it is a really tasty dish. The vegetables normally used in the preparation of mulakooshyam…
Greens & Legume Curry
I served palak (spinach) with kala chana (black chickpeas) when I had guests the last time. The dish was much appreciated and there have been several requests for the recipe. The point of this recipe is to pair anything with anything. What do I mean by that? Use any green. And use any legume. It…
Drumstick Potato Curry
I love drumsticks. I buy this every week when my tree is not fruiting. The moment I bring home drumsticks, Hari promptly makes a sambar. I’ve had so much drumstick sambar that I am really sick of it. Therefore, Hari and I explored some other drumstick curries that will be a treat to the palate….
Tomato & Capsicum Salad
The concept of a salad in India is quite different from the western context. In the west, a salad will, most often, have some raw vegetables/greens and a dressing. In India, this is not the case. Salads are mostly in a yogurt base (pachadi, raita) with raw or cooked vegetables added. In some states, just…
Konkani Baingan Bharta (Mashed Eggplant)
Baingan Bharta is an iconic Punjabi dish. It uses the large eggplant. There are now several regional variations of this very popular dish. I rarely make this as it involves roasting the eggplant on an open fire (to get a smoky flavour). Traditionally, it was roasted on a wood or charcoal fire (both not environment…
Manga Kadhi (Raw Mango In A Yogurt Base)
My all time favourite kadhi (yogurt based dishes) is the raw mango kadhi. I never tire of this dish no matter how many times I have it. Perhaps it is the sourness of the mango balanced delicately by the yogurt. Whatever the reason may be, the palate sings with joy. Serve this with another bland,…
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