To go with my ‘Palak Oat Bran Paratha’ I made a curry of baked tofu bread koftas. These are very easy and made with leftover bread combined with soft tofu and a few spices. I made twice the amount of koftas I needed in one shot. I froze one half and made the curry with … [Read more…]
I am back from a really great and refreshing vacation. We rented a beachside house where the backyard is the beach. The sea was literally a stones throw away from the house. We had a really great time, taking long walks on the beach and great picnics on the beach. Will post some pictures very … [Read more…]
I have not made it less known that eggs are my favorite protein. Not only because I am vegetarian…I always look for making and serving eggs in a different way, and this is my latest discovery. This Sri lankan egg curry is from the book ‘660 Curries’ by Raghavan Iyer and is made by smothering … [Read more…]
In an attempt to eat healthy and also stretch the dollar, I soak and sprout at least two types of beans every week. Sometimes I use them right away, and sometimes I freeze the sprouted beans, to make an easy curry or dal. Last week, I had frozen some horse gram sprouts with the hope … [Read more…]
I saw some Rapini or Broccoli Raab at the Indian Grocery store this week. But, it was labeled as Mustard greens or Sarson. Are they the same? I did’nt think so. Was that a marketing strategy? I did’nt care…The greens looked vibrant and fresh, and that was all that mattered. I wanted to cook it … [Read more…]
To go with my rosemary scallion parathas, I made saag paneer. The best Saag Paneer I have tasted comes from a local Indian restaurant in Kirkland. But, I feel so guilty during and after the meal, because it is so sinfully rich. I have always been looking for an authentic, yet healthy way to make … [Read more…]