Microwave Besan Laddoo

For the recent Ganesh Chathurthi, I asked the kiddo which sweet he wanted to eat that day, so that I could make it for him. “Yellow laddoo” he replied without a blink. It caught me by surprise as I did not get the usual “nothing” a characteristic reply, especially when ... Read More

Stuffed Capsicum/ Bharvaan Mirchi

Published On 30 Aug 2011 By redchillies. Under Dry Vegetable Dishes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Eggless Recipes/ Egg Free Baking, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Low Fat Recipes.

Indian style stuffed vegetable dishes that I know of are notorious for being complicated and time consuming. What with the roasting of spices, grinding, stuffing and cooking it can take up a better part of the day. I have this experience while making the stuffed brinjal, a traditional coconut based ... Read More

Spicy Roasted Tomato Chutney

Published On 26 Aug 2011 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Pickles /Chutney / Masala Powders.

Looking for an Indian condiment is that spicy, tangy and tasty? Then this spicy tomato chutney might work for you. This is my ma-in-law’s recipe and she used to make it often when she was here with us. She has quite a collection of chutneys, dry powders, Thokku’s etc which ... Read More

Aloo Gobi Ki Sabzi (with Paav Bhaji masala)

Published On 23 Aug 2011 By redchillies. Under Dry Vegetable Dishes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegan Recipes.

People who use Paav Bhaaji masala are very particular about the brand that they use. Most food bloggers swear by Nupur’s approved Everest Paav Bhaji masala brand. In a recent Facebook discussion people had few other recommendations. I am yet to try the Everest brand as I have heard raving ... Read More

Sweet Poha/ Goda Pohvu

Published On 20 Aug 2011 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Diwali Recipes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Flattened rice (also called beaten rice) is called Poha in Hindi, Avalakki in Kannada, Atukulu in Telugu and Aval in Tamil. In India, Poha/ Flattened rice is easily available and is usually associated with simplicity. Poha is considered a favorite of Lord Krishna and so this sweet dish is usually ... Read More

Murmura Upma/Puffed Rice Snack

Published On 15 Aug 2011 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Light Vegetarian Lunches, Low Fat Recipes.

Hope you had a good and relaxing weekend! Remember the rant I made last about the relentless summer heat here in Texas, with the temperatures being above 100+ for the past 45 days? Guess what? The rain Gods finally answered our prayers and it rained here for a little bit providing ... Read More

Mango Lemonade

Published On 09 Aug 2011 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

Summer is at its peak here in Texas and with it the relentless heat wave continues to be in full swing. We are in the three digit temperatures (in Fahrenheit, of course) for the past month and half and it seems to be getting worse as days pass by. But then, ... Read More