Vegetarian Recipe Blog
In our house okra is one of our favorite vegetable. Thankfully we get this all the year around in our grocery stores and so there is no dearth of okra related recipes in our household. It regularly makes its way onto our table in the form of Okra raita, okra coconut curry, Spicy bhendi curry etc. But this simple and […]
Read moreInspiration as they say comes from unexpected places and this recipe is a testimonial to that. Few weeks ago, I was looking for some North Indian styled recipe using spinach on Sanjeev Kapoor’s website, hoping to find some inspiration and ideas, but few searches and clicks later I landed on a recipe of Spicy Tempered Potatoes called Urulai Chettinadu with […]
Read moreWhile there are different ways of making capsicum curries, this way of making capsicum/bell pepper curry is my all-time favorite. The pungent capsicum is simmered in a coconut masala, perfectly balancing sweet, spicy, salty, and sour flavors. This combination transforms the bell pepper into a captivating dish. Preparing this Capsicum Masala is a breeze. While the onions and capsicums cook […]
Read moreIf you are looking for a rice recipe that is easy to prepare, rich in taste, aromatic and crowd pleasing then Ghee Rice is right for you. Generous use of ghee (clarified butter) along with cashews, raisins makes this dish rich and festive. This pairs well with a spicy gravy based side dish. Few weeks ago we had some friends […]
Read moreTeppal / Tirphal also called as Sichuan pepper is a rare spice Indian resembling a bigger version of black pepper. This is predominantly used in Maharashtra and coastal Konkan cooking. If you are looking at this spice for the first time, then you might ignore it as it so ordinary looking with no distinct flavor or aroma of its own. […]
Read moreI had announced the Dosa Month @ RedChillies in the month of March, and during that month I had posted only Dosa (Indian savory pancakes)recipes. To us Dosa +chutney is comfort, go to food and we love Dosas of any type. I did not get the opportunity to post all the Dosas recipes that I had planned for this event. […]
Read moreKosambari is a traditional salad in Karnataka. It is prepared during major festivals, auspicious occasions, and marriages and even offered as ‘prasada’ in temples. This is also called as Koshimbir in Konkani and Maharashtra and is very easy to prepare. Kosambari does not involve any cooking, it is basically a mix of soaked lentils and vegetable of choice (cucumber or […]
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