Paneer is an absolute favorite at our house. Initially, I was sort of skeptical of using paneer, considering it is high in fat and all..but being a vegetarian, it also becomes a good source of protein. I love its taste, so the above statement is in a way convincing myself that its good for me. … [Read more…]
Some people(not you, DH) call me a control-freak. I tend to over-plan things down to a detail and actually get disappointed when it doesn’t turn out that way. But, as much some people(!) are skeptical of this characteristic of mine, it helps me put dinner on the table in under 30 minutes, when I’ve planned … [Read more…]
This dish is a signature dish of my mom’s. I have never seen anyone else actually make it the same way and whenever I serve this to guests, they get mildly surprised that it is a vegan dish. I even had a friend, who doesn’t eat vegetables, if he had his own free will(he’s married…so … [Read more…]
As skeptical as I once was towards using frozen vegetables, it has now become my fallback for a quick and easy weeknight supper. There are quite few Indian veggies, I buy frozen and frozen methi leaves just got added to the list. It is not only easy, but a healthy way to add good nutrition … [Read more…]
Each household has their own recipe for this Egg Thokku. It is one of my favorite recipes that my mom makes. She makes it even more richer by adding a coconut spice paste, but I prefer to keep it simple and peppery. This is a really great side dish for pulavs and mixed rice like … [Read more…]
I had heard about this dish, but for some reason, the idea of eggplants simmered in a yogurt curry, didn’t really seem appealing to me. Boy! was I wrong. This was an awesome side dish for roti. I coated the eggplants in some spices and baked it instead of the traditional method of frying it. … [Read more…]