Kumbakonam Kadapa is a beloved, mildly spiced, coconut-based potato and moong dal curry that hails from the temple town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, where it has earned an iconic status as the quintessential accompaniment to soft idlis. Unlike the typical sambar-idli pairing seen across South India, Kadapa offers a fragrant, creamy alternative infused with…
Category: Main Dishes
Easy Elephant Yam Curry: A Flavorful Guide
Elephant yam has never been a favourite vegetable for most people—myself included. As a child, I disliked it unless it was made as a mezhukuperatti, especially the slightly burnt bits stuck to the bottom of the vessel. Pairing it with raw banana made it somewhat palatable. So, I was pleasantly surprised to see an elephant…
Indian Gooseberry In Yogurt
Indian gooseberry (amla) kadhi is a refreshing, seasonal variation of the traditional kadhi, prepared in a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) way without oil, dairy, or refined ingredients. Originating in regions where amla grows abundantly—especially parts of North and Central India—this kadhi evolved as a cooling yet immunity-boosting dish, valued in traditional home cooking. In WFPB amla…
Nourishing Rajasthani Kadhi: Dairy-Free and Delicious
Rajasthani kadhi, when prepared in a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) style, reimagines a classic desert dish while honouring its roots in Rajasthan’s resourceful cooking traditions. Historically made with yogurt and besan in regions where fresh vegetables were scarce, its WFPB version replaces dairy with blended curd alternatives such as homemade cashew yogurt or unsweetened soy yogurt,…
Delicious Vegan Fajitas Recipe to Try
Fajitas originated in the ranchlands of South and West Texas, deeply rooted in the culinary practices of Mexican vaqueros (cowboys) in the early 20th century. The dish was born out of necessity, as these cowboys were often given the less desirable cuts of beef, particularly the skirt steak, which is a tough, flavorful muscle from…
Authentic Gujarati Kadhi Recipe: A WFPB Twist
Gujarati kadhi, in its traditional form, is a beloved dish from western India that is both comforting and nourishing, often served alongside steamed rice or khichdi, and though sweetened versions are very popular in Gujarat, a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) approach avoids jaggery and other concentrated sweeteners, bringing the dish closer to its simplest, most wholesome…
Delicious Sawchiar Recipe: A Mizo Comfort Food
Sawchiar, a traditional rice-based dish from Mizoram, is a wholesome and comforting preparation that combines rice with seasonal vegetables, pulses, and local herbs, making it both nutritious and filling. Rich in carbohydrates for energy, fiber for digestion, plant-based proteins from legumes, and vitamins from vegetables, it offers balanced nourishment while remaining light on the stomach….
Plant-Based Vegan Meatballs: Eco-Friendly Protein Source
Vegan meatballs are plant-based versions of the traditional meatball, made from ingredients like lentils, beans, chickpeas, tofu, quinoa, oats, or mushrooms blended with herbs and spices. They offer a rich source of plant protein, dietary fibre, iron, folate, and magnesium while being naturally cholesterol-free and lower in saturated fat than meat-based options. Their high fibre…
Authentic Kashmiri Rogan Josh Goes Vegan
Rogan josh is a fragrant, slow-cooked curry of Kashmiri origin, traditionally made with tender lamb or goat simmered in a rich gravy of browned onions, yogurt, aromatic spices, and Kashmiri red chillies that lend its signature deep hue. Introduced to Kashmir by Mughals, it epitomizes the region’s Persian-influenced cuisine and is among India’s most iconic…
Tangy Goan Cashew Sorpotel: A Unique Vegetarian Dish
Cashew apple Sorpotel is a tangy-spicy Goan delicacy rooted in Portuguese culinary influence. Sorpotel, traditionally a rich pork stew, was adapted in Goa using the pulp of ripe cashew apples, creating a unique vegetarian twist. The dish combines finely chopped cashew apple with onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, vinegar, and a medley of roasted spices,…
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