Ivy Gourd Stir Fry

One of the well loved vegetable in our house (just after potatoes) is Ivy Gourd/Tindora. Along with Tindora Rice, Tindora Coconut Curry, this is one dish that I make often when we have Tindora at home. I keep this very simple by adding only the basic seasonings; no complex curry powders ... Read More

Chatpata Chutney Sandwich

Published On 28 Mar 2012 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Light Vegetarian Lunches, Low Fat Recipes, Vegan Recipes.

Sandwiches are tasty snack can be put together in a jiffy and are perfect for lunches, picnics, outings and kids lunchboxes. I enjoy eating sandwiches for lunch; they are light yet filling and doesn’t make you feel drowsy. Definitely good if you have one of those long boring Thursday afternoon status ... Read More

Spicy Garlicky Potato Fry

Published On 21 Mar 2012 By redchillies. Under Dry Vegetable Dishes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.

The one vegetable that comes to mind when I think of comfort food is potato. I crave for some potato dishes when I am hungry; a simple potato curry along with rasam not only satisfies the taste buds but chases away the blues. No wonder this dish made its presence when ... Read More

Soy Chunks / Meal Maker Chilli

Published On 14 Mar 2012 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Dry Vegetable Dishes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.

At home we have been on-again off-again fan of the Soy Chunks also called as Soy Meal Maker. Nutrela is the Indian brand that makes this soy protein which has a meaty texture and is a good option for vegetarians. They are easily available in the Indian groceries. Years ago after ... Read More

Quick Mushroom Fried Rice

Published On 07 Mar 2012 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.

It is not often that you would find recipes with mushroom in the RedChillies household. The reason being that the Chief Chef of the house (a.k.a me) is not a big fan of them. If I had my way then the mushrooms would not have seen the light of the ... Read More

Sweet Dalia Pongal

Published On 28 Feb 2012 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Sweet Pongal is a South Indian traditional dish made with the combination of rice, jaggery and moong daal. It is like a thick porridge with gooey consistency. This along with the spicy khichdi/ Khara Pongal is prepared during special occasions and also during the festival of Pongal/Sankranthi . This sweet pongal is something ... Read More

Kothimbir Vadi / Savory Coriander snack

Published On 22 Feb 2012 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.

Kothimbir Vadi is a popular starter / snack from Maharashtra. Kothimbir means coriander leaves in Marathi and vadi means wedges. Coriander is chopped and steamed along with prepared chickpea flour and other spices. After it is steamed it is cut into desired shapes. At this point it can be eaten as ... Read More