Easy Chickpeas Salad

Published On 29 Aug 2012 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Light Vegetarian Lunches, Low Fat Recipes, Pasta Salads & Soups.

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. ... Read More

Palak /Spinach ka Raita

Published On 16 Aug 2012 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Pasta Salads & Soups.

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 ... Read More

Baingan Masala/ Eggplant Dry Curry

Published On 08 Aug 2012 By redchillies. Under Coconut based Curries / Gravies, Dry Vegetable Dishes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Low Fat Recipes.

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 ... Read More

Spicy White Peas Masala Curry/ Ragada

Published On 26 Jul 2012 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegan Recipes.

We returned back home after a whirlwind trip in the North East. Even though it was quite hectic, we had a good quality family time. Now what we missed most during this extended trip was the wholesome meals. While we had so many choices healthy or otherwise nevertheless after a week ... Read More

Cabbage Rice – a lunch box recipe

Published On 17 Jul 2012 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Light Vegetarian Lunches, Low Fat Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.

I am usually on the lookout for new and interesting ideas to pack for my lunch. I prefer light lunches that way I continue feeling alert in the afternoons. This rice recipe with cabbage works well, as it is light and not too heavy. It is easy to make and does ... Read More

Drumstick Sambhar

Published On 10 Jul 2012 By redchillies. Under Coconut based Curries / Gravies, Daal Rasam Sambhar varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.

Sambar is one of the most loved lentil based dish in the South Indian cuisine. This versatile recipe of sambhar is mom’s and is one of her well loved recipes. This sambhar does not use the store bought powder instead the masala is made from scratch. Lentils, spices etc are roasted ... Read More

Banana Fritters/ Kele Mulik or Mulka

Published On 04 Jul 2012 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Mulka or Mulik as they are called in Konkani are fritters made from fruits like jackfruit and bananas. In most Konkani households they are usually made out of jackfruit and are called as ponsa mulka. But we make them using ripe bananas as well using the same procedure. Also since ... Read More