Hyderabadi Bagara Baingan

I’ve finally mustered enough time and settled on writing a post for 2015. For a few months, I had contemplated if I should even be writing a food blog, and I was in search of a reason to really sit down and write a post. I then decided that this is something I never can … [Read more…]

Vegetarian South Beach Diet Phase One recipe of the Month: Eggplant Caprese Bake

Finally we are out of the holiday season….Although the holiday season is a great time, a time to enjoy with family and friends, and I absolutely enjoy cooking and eating special foods for the holiday season, I am glad in a way there is an end to it, and I can get back to eating … [Read more…]

Fire Roasted Eggplant Chutney/Sutta Kathirikkai Thuvaiyal

There are so many eggplant recipes on my blog and you probably have figured out already that it is one of my favorite vegetables. One of the most delicious ways of eating eggplant is to roast it over fire and use the pulp to make a dish. This method has been favored by cooks all … [Read more…]

Ratatouille with Poached Egg

There are some dishes that are naturally low carb and require no modification or healthification. Ratatouille is one of them. Just like every Indian has their own version of masala or curry, but they have as their basis a definite set of ingredients, ratatouille is prepared with various methods, based on the region of France. … [Read more…]

Kaaramani Kathirikkai kuzhambu(Black eyed peas and Eggplant spicy curry)

The past few days in Seattle have been so very cold, and we’ve had a misty fog that hung over the city for almost a week. With such a weather, we were longing for something warm and comforting and also hearty and filling. This kuzhambu is a perfect candidate and I made this for our … [Read more…]

Malai Baingan Paneer Masala

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…]