Dum Aloo/ Potato Biryani

Published On 02 May 2012 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Light Vegetarian Lunches, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.

As you know, Biryani is rice based dish jazzed with meat, vegetables, dry fruits and aromatic spices which engulfs the taste buds. People who are experts in making this labor for hours in the kitchen to come up with its exotic taste. However this is a recipe for Biryani we came ... Read More

Moolangi Polo/ Radish Dosa

Published On 23 Apr 2012 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Dosa Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Konkani Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.

Sanna Polo is a specialty in Konkani (predominantly South Kanara) cooking. It is used as side dish and made predominantly of coconut and lentils and I make it often. When I saw an easy variation of this recipe (with radish) on Lakshmi Canteen blog I knew I had to try ... Read More

Simple Noodles with vegetables

Published On 19 Apr 2012 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Light Vegetarian Lunches, Low Fat Recipes, Pasta Salads & Soups.

The other day a friend of mine asked me as to why I have not been posting Kids’ recipes often. She said it is helpful for moms like her with picky eaters to get some ideas for lunch boxes or otherwise. Well, I agreed and told her that I have ... Read More

Appe Huli /Raw Mango Rasam

Published On 10 Apr 2012 By redchillies. Under Daal Rasam Sambhar varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegan Recipes.

For those in the United States hope you had a wonderful long Easter weekend. We had a relaxing three days, giving us a break from the hectic and sometimes crazy weekdays. The weather was perfect; not too hot or cold, accompanied with a beautiful sunshine that lifted the spirits up. For ... Read More

Tindora Subzi/ Tendli Upkari/Ivy Gourd Stir Fry

Published On 05 Apr 2012 By redchillies. Under Dry Vegetable Dishes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Light Vegetarian Lunches, Low Fat Recipes.

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