Quinoa Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad recipe, which originated in the countries of Syria and Lebanon. It is normally made with bulgur as one of its main ingredients. Here in this recipe, I am using quinoa as a substitute for …
Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad recipe, which originated in the countries of Syria and Lebanon. It is normally made with bulgur as one of its main ingredients. Here in this recipe, I am using quinoa as a substitute for …
Pasta is a staple Italian dish and an international favourite food. It is enjoyed by people all over the world. There are over hundreds of kinds of pastas in the world and there are many different ways for cooking pasta. …
Theplas are whole wheat breads from the state of Gujarat. These are usually made with vegetables like bottle gourds, spinach, fenugreek greens, zucchini or carrots. Methi theplas are very popular with the young and the old. They are a healthy …
Aloo tikki is a popular Indian street food and is part of the chaat family. Though often served as an appetizer or snack food, it is a complete meal in itself. This dish is potato patties (aloo tikkis) served with …
Dal Makhani or maa ki dal is a popular Punjabi dish.
“Sambar” is a vegetarian stew made with lentils and vegetables. This dish is from South India. Sambar can be made with lentils and a single vegetable or with a mix of vegetables. This is an easy sambar dish made with …
This is a spicy dish from Gujarat, made with eggplants or brinjals.
“Erissery” is a coconut based curry dish from Kerala. Here is an easy erissery recipe. You can use either plantain or green bananas for this recipe.
Pakoras are a delicious snack from India made usually with gram flour (besan) or chickpea flour and vegetables. It can also be served as an appetizer. Any vegetables of your choice such as onions, potatoes, eggplant, fenugreek leaves, spinach, cauliflower …
Boondi Raita is a side dish made with boondi and yogurt. Boondi, also known as Buniya, Bundi or Bonde is a snack made with fried chickpea flour. These are tiny round or pearl shaped fried fritters. A batter made of …
Cutlets refer to different things in different cultures. In North American cuisine for example, a cutlet is usually a thin slice of meat, poultry or fish, dipped in egg and batter/bread crumbs and then fried in oil. Whereas in Indian …
Jalapeño Filled With Cheese & Olive Stuffing.
French fries (also known as chips in the UK) are a universally popular recipe made from potatoes. They are batons of deep fried potatoes. This dish is often served as a side dish or appetizer and has gained popularity as it is what’s almost always served along with meals in fast food chains…
Chaklis are circular/spiral shaped snacks which are usually made in the Western & Southern parts of India. In Gujarat, it is known as chakris and in the south it is called murukkus. It is often made during…
Cauliflower With Pomegranate is a semi-dry Indian curry dish made with cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes and a garnish of pomegranate seeds. This festive looking dish is a fresh take on the globally popular Indian ‘aloo-gobi’ recipe. Aloo stands for potatoes and …
Red Curry is a popular Thai cuisine using aromatic herbs like ginger, shallots, galangal, lemongrass etc. and coconut milk. The dish can also easily be made with store bought curry pastes and as with the other Thai yellow and green curry, is often served with aromatic jasmine rice. Here is a vegetarian recipe, but for added protein, meats can also be included.
Cherupayar (Mung Beans) Thoran is a coconut based Kerala recipe with simple seasonings. Moong (or Mung) Beans is one of the best sources of protein. On Good Friday, Syrian Christians from Kerala eat mung beans thoran and kanji (a porridge …
Khichdi served kadhi is a digestive food in India. There are many different variations of khichdi. It is a staple for old and young people during times of ailments. It is the vegetarian alternative of the East as chicken soup …
Vegetable Spring Rolls are one appetizer which is equally liked by all in our family & also a must to order when we go out to eat. Here is a pretty simple recipe for making these delicious Asian appetizer at home, made easier with ready made spring roll pastry readily available at most groceries in the freezer section.
Samosas are these delicious deep fried treats which one craves for during rainy days & cold winters. There are various different kinds of samosa found in many parts of the world, most popular of therm being the potato filled ones. Here is my version of a vegetarian samosa. These are made with ready to make spring roll pastries.
“Dal” is a popular lentil dish from the Indian sub – continent. An Indian meal is not complete without a dal dish of some kind. Here is a popular dal recipe.
Navratan Korma is a popular Mughlai dish from India. Mughals ruled the Indian sub continent from the 17th to early 20th centuries. This style of cooking developed in the royal kitchens became known as Mughlai cooking. Nav means nine in …
Handvo is a type of savoury cake made traditionally with a mix of rice & different types of lentils such as moong dal, tuvar dal,chana dal, urad dal & masoor dal. It is a very popular dish originated in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Handvo is soft on the inside with a crusty outer top. It is usually served for breakfast or as tea time snacks.
“Dhokli Nu Shaak” is a spicy dish from the Kathiawar region. While Gujarati recipes are often sweet & tangy, In Kathiawari cuisine, there is a generous dose of spice. Because of the dry weather, not many green vegetables grow in …
Baked zucchini is a simple low carb dish. Serve it as a main dish or as a side on occasions.
There is nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold wintry day. Here is an easy cream of broccoli soup recipe. I use the reserved water from blanching the broccoli instead of vegetable stock.
Cheese Broccoli Casserole is an amazing side dish which is super easy to make. The goodness of broccoli and the cheesy taste makes it popular among the young and old, universally. Here is a tried and tested vegetarian recipe which …
“Cabbage Thoran” is a simple Kerala style stir fry dish.
“Achinga Payar Thoran” is a delicious dish from Kerala and is often served with rice. This is a long bean recipe (Chinese or yard long beans). This dish is easy to make but he only tricky part is cutting the …
Pesto is a paste which is made with leafy greens along with some nuts, garlic and spices. It originated in Northern Italy and is now popularly used in many European cuisine. Here Kale leaves and walnuts add a nutty flavour …
This is a healthy, light soup recipe which can be made in under 20 minutes.
Recently, our son decided to go vegetarian for a few weeks. Dal and lentils are an excellent source of protein. So this is a dish that my meat loving son loves. The secret to this dish is soaking the soya …
Pongal is a harvest festival in South India, celebrated around the second week of January. It often coincides with the festival of Makar Sankranti & Lohri festivals of the north. Pongal denotes prosperity & abundance and is celebrated by the …
Cream of mushroom soup is a simple soup made with mushroom, cream and milk/broth. Making this soup at home is very easy. It is better than opening a can of readymade soup and is guaranteed to be more healthier and …
Sev Tamatar, also called Sev Tametu is a vegetarian recipe from Western parts of India. It is popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan. While growing up in Gujarat, we used to call this dish the Gujarati version of American Chop suey. …
Lasagna is a type of wide, flat pasta. This is an easy to bake lasagna with vegetables.
Sweet Potatoes are high is vitamin C, beta carotene and carbs. This is a variation from the classic dish using sweet instead of regular potatoes. Instead of cream/milk, I have used coconut milk in this recipe.
Oven Roasted Broccoli is a super easy broccoli recipe. Broccoli turns out delicious golden, tender, crispy and what’s more it takes less than 15 minutes to make. It is great to snack on its own or serves as an excellent …
Here is a recipe for the all time favourite Indian appetizer -the vegetable samosas!
This is a dish that my mom made at least once a week. It goes very well with roti, paratha or nan. One can make this dish with any leftover uncooked vegetables in the fridge. You can adjust the spice …
“Gobhi Masala” is a delicious curry dish popular among vegetarians.
Muthias are a staple dish of Gujaratis in India. They are fist shaped dumplings. The name muthia is derived from this shape as fist or hand gripping is called muthia in Gujarati langauage. This is a vegetarian dish. The Jain …
Upma is a South Indian recipe. It is easy to make and considered to be nutritious & healthy. Upma is made with rava or sooji ( wheat semolina ). It is packed with nutrients and is easily digested. Here is …
Ringan Methi is a dish made with eggplants and fenugreek leaves. Eggplant is a good source of Vitamin C, clacium and potassium, while fenugreek leaves are rich in vitamins too.
This is a staple dish from Kerala which goes very well with rice dishes. This is a favourite in our home and my daughter loves it. It is the South Indian version of the North Indian ‘Kadhi” , the difference …
Rasam is a kind of South Indian soup, usually eaten with rice. There are many types of rasam. Black peppers and tamarind are a key ingredient to rasam. It can be made without lentils, with lentils, with tomato, lemon, tamarind …
“Urulakizhangu mezhukkupuratti’ is an easy to make potato fries recipe from Kerala. This dish tastes very good with rice and curries.
Soya chunks is made from soy bean flour. It has a meaty texture. It is an excellent alternative for meat dishes and is very high in protein. Kheema is made with ground meat. Here is a vegetarian kheema recipe made …
“Aloo Paneer” is one of my son’s favourite dishes. It is an easy recipe and tastes good with rotis, parathas and naan.
Roasted potatoes is a easy side dish to make for meats, chicken or fish entree. Here is a roast with baby potatoes. I like roasting them with their skin on, but feel free to peel before baking.
Palak Paneer is a popular Indian vegetarian dish made with spinach and Indian cottage cheese. Palak is Spinach and Paneer stands for cottage cheese. This spinach dish paired with cottage cheese or paneer is a popular dish in India. Spinach …
Sabudana khichdi is a dish often made during fasting days in many parts of Northern India especially Maharashtra & Gujarat. “Sabudana” is also known as tapioca pearls & is high source carbohydrates. It is an easy to digest food & …
“Bharwa Baingan” is a popular eggplant dish using small rounded eggplants. Here in this recipe, I have added potatoes too.
Tadka moong dal (split yellow moong beans) is an everyday comfort food in most Indian households. It is nutritious on it’s own like a soup or with rice as a side dish.
Rajma Masala (Curried Kidney Beans) is the ultimate comfort food for most North Indians and the people of Nepal. In India, rajma is known as rajma, rāzmā, or lal (red) lobia. A surprising fact about rajma or red kidney beans …
‘Thoran’ is a dry curry dish from Kerala. It is an easy dish to make and the main ingredients for a thoran are coconut, cumin and green chillies. Cheera is a type of red spinach, also called amaranth.Growing up, cheera …
This is a healthy and nutritious soup with spinach and moong sprouts.
Rotini in Italian stands for “small wheels”. These twisty pasta hold the sauces well and is therefore a good choice for baked pasta dishes.
Spinach Rice is a healthy rice recipe which looks great too. Here is my version.
Okra also known as lady fingers is a popular vegetable in South Asian cuisine. One popular recipe in North India is crispy fried okras. This recipe is called “Kurkuri Bhindi”. It is a deep fried recipe where the okra is …
Sweet Bell Pepper With Feta Cheese is a summertime favourite salad recipe. Bell Peppers, fennel bulb, grape tomatoes and olives in a balsamic dressing topped with fresh feta cheese.
Tandoor is a type of clay oven. Tandoori dishes are quite popular in the Indian sub continent. The trick for a tandoori dish lies in it’s marinade. Cooking cauliflower in an oven is more prevalent these days in the absence …
“Dum Aloo” is a popular potato dish from Kashmir. . It is made using a slow-cook method called “dum” or “dumpukht” which is similar to the modern day crock pot or slow cooker recipes. The Mughals brought this technique to …
Chowder is a thick soup. Although it is often made with seafood, it can be made with only vegetables. Here is my easy version of Chowder made with leeks, canned mushroom soup and frozen corn. This is a vegetarian recipe. …
Sprouts are living foods which are healthy for the body & mind. They are high in vitamins, minerals & proteins and in ancient Indian Ayurvedic science said to be good for all the three dosas (or body types). Making sprouts …
Pav Bhaji is the quintessential street food of Mumbai and across India and now a famous one dish meal of Indians across the globe. The name pav bhaji literally means bread and vegetables. Pav or pao is the word for …
Bread rolls are really the Indian version of the popular potato croquettes. They are a common and popular tea time snack in Gujarat. It brings me memories of my university days. We never liked what was usually in the hostels, …
Dragon Paneer is an Indo-Chinese recipe. It is popularly served as an appetizer or also as an accompaniment with fried rice or noodle dishes.
Here is a recipe for Indian Gujarati Style Okra with Potatoes. This is a family favourite and we make it in our place at least once a week. It goes very well with Indian whole wheat breads like phulkas and …
The long runner beans is also called Chinese long beans or yard long beans. It is commonly found in the Indian sub continent. In Kerala, it is known as Achinga Payar or Valli Payar. Here is a very easy-to-prepare dish …
Sambar is a type vegetarian stew made with lentils and vegetables. This dish is from South India. Sambar can be made with lentils and a single vegetable or with a mix of vegetables. In Kerala, sambar is made with mixed …
Gujarati Kadhi is a traditional sweet and tangy preparation. The most common way of making this is to blend yogurt, besan and spices, and serve it with a traditional rice dish called Khichdi. The rice dish Khichdi is the Gujarati …
Medu vada is a very popular South Indian snack recipe. It is usually served for breakfast in the southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is served with sambar and a coconut chutney on the side and sometimes even along with idlis. These vadas are shaped pretty much like doughnuts but that it is where the similarity ends. Unlike doughnuts, this is a savoury dish.
Giloda is part of the gourd family of vegetables and is known as the ivy gourd or gherkins. It looks like a mini version of cucumber. You can find this vegetable in many parts of India. The vegetable has several …
‘Shrikhand’ is a sweet dish made with yogurt. It is very popular in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. This dish often served for festivals, weddings and special occasions. It goes very well with deep fried whole wheat bread called …
Any vegetarian feast (called sadhya in Malayalam) in Kerala is incomplete without Avial on the menu. It is a pure vegetarian dish. You can prepare this dish by using vegetables that cook slowly (for example; plantains, yam, green bananas, green …
Pasta Salad is a dish can be served as an appetizer, a side dish or even as a main course. It is normally served chilled.
Cauliflower is a popular vegetable among veggie lovers. This spicy baked version is easy to make and very delicious too.
This roti is a kind of unleavened flatbread. The basic recipe uses whole wheat flour, salt, oil & water. Here the use of fresh spinach adds a whole new variation to the plain roti -nutritious & delicious! You can even …
Aloo Gobi is a quintessential Indian vegetarian dish. Aloo stands for potatoes and gobi means cauliflower. This dish goes very well with Indian breads such as roti, parathas or naan. There are many methods of cooking this dish. Here I …
Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalle are deep fried fritters soaked in thick yogurt. These is a popular dish during the summer months in India. Here I am showing how to fry dahi vadas in a slotted pan cake pan using …
Collard Greens belong to the same vegetable family such as cabbage and broccoli. Here is a curried version of this healthy vegetable using potatoes and mild Indian spices. You can substitute collard with cabbage, broccoli, spinach or kale in this …
“Chilla” is a type of pancake. It is a popular dish in North West India.
Parmesan and Zucchini are a wonderful pairing. This is one of the best side dishes we make on a regular basis. It goes well with any kind of food. And the best part is that this dish can be made …
Kerala Style Bitter Gourd is a quick and easy bitter gourd recipe. Bitter Gourd or Bitter Bitter Melon is commonly found vegetable in the Asian sub continent. There are mainly 2 kinds of bitter gourds. The Chinese bitter gourds or melons …
Vegetarian Fried Rice made with paneer instead of tofu.
Jowar Bhakri is a kind of Indian bread made from jowar (white millet). It is also called Jolada Rotti. Bhakri is a kind of flat bread popular in the western states of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka). Bhakri is …
“Baingan Bharta” is a an egg plant dish made by grilling the vegetable on charcoal and then mashing it. This gives it a smoked flavour. The best baingan bhartas I have had has been on the roadside “dhabas” that line …
Sabudana Vadas also known as sago tikkis are a popular snack from India, especially in the state of Maharashtra. It is made from tapioca or sago pearls, potato & peanuts. These are delicious, tasty tea time treats…
This is a creamy, delicious soup made with spinach.
This is a tindora dish from Gujarat and goes well with rotis.
Watermelon Pizza is not your normal pizza. It is a summer treat which is easy to assemble. It is a Greek recipe using Feta, olives and mint on watermelon slices.
Make a healthy start to your day with this Breakfast Refresher drink.
Meatballs is made with some kind of ground meat like beef, veal, lamb or chicken. Here is a vegan meatball recipe made with ground chickpeas and couscous. It tastes really amazing served over some spaghetti.
“Baingan Bhaja” is a popular recipe from the state of West Bengal. It is an egg plant recipe. Serve this amazingly easy dish with rice and dal.
“Muhammara is a popular dish from the Middle East. This dish originates in Aleppo, Syria. It is a type of dip. This dip is traditionally made using roasted Aleppo peppers, but red bell peppers works well too. It is served …
Brown Chickpeas (desi chana) have a very earthy taste, unlike it’s famous cousin the white chickpeas or chole. This is a recipe from Kerala. The sliced coconut in this recipe is optional but gives it the authentic touch.
Gardener’s pie is the vegetarian version of the Shepherd’s pie.
Tostones are double fried plantains commonly found in South American cuisine. They are also called patacones. I used Hawaiin plantains for this recipe. Instead of double frying them in oil, I used the Air Fryer. Serve tostones with any dip …
Vellarika Pachadi is a Kerala dish made with cucumbers and yogurt. It is often served as a side accompaniments or pickle.
“Puttu” is a kind of steamed rice cake made with coarsely ground rice flour, salt, grated coconut and water. In olden times, puttu used to be made in bamboo logs, which gave the dish a lovely aroma. You need a …
Baingan Masala is a popular recipe from Northern India. It is made with baby eggplants or brinjals. There are many versions of this recipe and the eggplants are usually made with a stuffing of the spices. As tender baby eggplants …
Beetroot Pachadi is a dish made in Kerala with beets and yogurt. Pachadi is made with yogurt, coconut, green chillies, curry leaves and mild spices. Single vegetables such as carrots, beets, cucumber, okra or even pineapple are added to the …
Here is a vegetarian favourite recipe using cauliflower steaks. Cauliflower steaks, quinoa rice and a drizzle of coriander and mint sauce.
This is a Kerala cuisine. Jackfruits are these delicious fruits grown in tropical regions. This curry is made from the seeds of jackfruits.
Kerala Vazhakka Thoran is a dish made with raw plantains. It is a popular dish made for sadhyas and festivals like Onam. This dish goes very well with rice, dal and sambar.
Nachos supreme is an all time favourite Mexican appetizer enjoyed by all especially during game nights over here in Canada. It is a finger food & can be made & served in under 20 minutes if one has all the basic ingredients on hand. Here I have made a vegetarian nacho using refried beans, readymade salsa, guacamole & veggies. You could make your own salsa & guacamole too…try it any which way, it will be delicious!
Here is an easy recipe made with purple cauliflowers. The purple cauliflower is packed with more nutrients and antioxidents than the regular white ones. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, fibre, potassium and B vitamins. When it bakes, …
Blueberry Yogurt Chia Pudding is a super delightful and healthy morning breakfast or mid-day snack. This is so easy and delicious to make, you can have it practically every day. It’s got all the goodness of blueberries, yogurt and chia …
Smoky Halloumi with Bulgur Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad made with halloumi cheese and bulgur (cracked wheat). I first came across a Halloumi recipe on Hello Fresh Canada https://www.hellofresh.ca/recipes/smoky-pan-fried-halloumi-58c97ded2310a86a5c7846d2 Since Halloumi is a Middle Eastern cheese, I was inspired …
Matar Paneer is a popular vegetarian recipe made with green peas and Indian cottage cheese and a rich tomato based sauce. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattar_paneer Paneer has a mild flavour and because it does not melt easily is commonly used in many Indian …
Szechuan Eggplant is made with Japanese long brinjals or eggplants. This is a takeoff on the Kam Heong stir fry eggplant and tofu recipe that was posted on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/p/B1bIuMup82d/?igshid=1lbj6uejusjow&hl=en Eggplants also called aubergines in UK and brinjals in …
Stuffed Bell Peppers (Capsicums) is a popular dish to make. Stuffed vegetables is fun and delicious lunch or dinner to make. Capsicums or bell peppers are easy to stuff because of it’s shape. In India, bell peppers are commonly stuffed …
Vegan Butter Chicken is a dish made with no butter or chicken. But it tastes as delectable and delicious as any home style butter chicken! This dish has Tofu instead of chicken and is made with coconut cream instead of …
Bitter Gourd Stir Fry is a semi dry dish made with bitter gourds (or bitter melons), onions and spices. This is a recipe from the state of Gujarat. This is very unlike the Kerala style bitter gourd fries https://relishdelish.ca/recipes/bitter-gourd-karela-fried-recipe/ Bitter …
Thai Eggplant Curry is a flavourful dish made with Thai eggplants, coriander, ginger garlic based green sauce and coconut milk.Thai eggplants are quartered and sautéed in oil till tender and crispy and then cooked in a simple yet aromatic green …
Kanji Cherupayar is a poplar recipe from Kerala. Kanji is a type of rice porridge or gruel made with cooked rice and water. The rice breaks down well and turns silky smooth. It is a comfort food and aids in …
Buttery Garlic Chilli Mushrooms are these flavourful mushrooms that is a popular with all mushroom lovers. This an easy appetizer that goes well with a drink or as a side with your favourite noodle or rice dish. Garlic Butter Mushrooms …
Pineapple Pachadi is a sweet and sour yogurt based side dish made with pineapple, coconut and mild spices like green chillies, mustard and cumin. While pineapple gives this dish a sweetness, mustards and spices like green chillies and ginger give …
Mung-Dal Pancakes With Paneer Filling is a delicious vegetarian dish. These are savoury pancakes made with soaked and ground split mung (yellow) beans batter. These savoury pancakes are commonly known as ‘chilla’ or puda (pudla) in India. Apart from moong …