Off late we have been experiencing moderate weather unlike the scorching heat we get during this time of the year. It does not mean that we are completely out of the woods yet, there are some spikes and we still have days on which the temperature climbs over the 100F. On such days, I don’t feel like staying in the kitchen more that I have to and I resort to quick and easy salads of this type for lunch/dinner. With good amount of protein and fiber this salad is a winner. I love the colorful and healthy combination of beans…
- Easy Vegetarian Recipes
- Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes
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- Pasta Salads & Soups
Palak /Spinach ka Raita
Raita a yogurt based Inidan condiment is a favorite in our family and so I make it often. With variations like cucumber raita, okra, potato raita , boondi raita etc the possibilities are endless. It is served as side dish along with vegetable rice, pulao, biryani or with rotis/parathas. This spinach raita is an easy, healthy and a good way to eat your greens. It is a good way to sneak in veggies and feed it to the picky eaters. You can make variations by adding chopped cilantro, pepper powder, grated carrots etc Ingredients: 1 cup fresh yogurt – (plain)…
- Coconut based Curries / Gravies
- Dry Vegetable Dishes
- Easy Vegetarian Recipes
- Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes
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Baingan Masala/ Eggplant Dry Curry
Brinjal is a frequently used vegetable in our house maybe after okra, potato, tindora.Another plus is that it is available in the Indian stores throughout the year and so I cook with it often. Baingan Masala is one dish I learnt few months ago and I have tried it many times since. There are so many variations of this classic dish; some are prepared with the typical north Indian flavor, others use many spices stuff it in the brinjal and make it the bharwan way. Anyway this is my version of Baingan masala which has a touch of Konkani flavor…