Tarkari is a curry with stew like consistency. I have added a couple of potatoes, is totally optional. On other occasions have cooked with beans, carrot or broccoli, was absolutely yum. Pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica )belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, similar to cucumber & squash. The vegetable is rated as one of the nutritious foods, […]
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Gujarati Dry Aubergine Curry
As you already know I am an aubergine lover, this dry stuffed aubergine curry is my favourite to go with Dahl Tarka, steamed rice or phulkas( whole wheat Indian flat bread). As the chilly weather is seeping in, I love to enjoy such comfort food more often. This is known as Bharela Ringan Nu Shaak […]
Soya Nugget Curry
Some curries scream nostalgia. This lip smacking “Soya Nugget Curry” mom’s much loved and very special curry since our childhood days, a wonderful way to add protein to our diet not to mention, she had fussy eaters at table. Autumn is blooming beautifully around us with evenings getting cooler than before. This warm curry of […]
Drumstick Curry Masala
Drumstick is popular with various local and regional names in India. I would locally address drumstick as Sehjan in Hindi and Moringa in English. This particular Sehjan ki Sabji (Drumstick Curry Masala or Moringa Pod Curry)is a recipe inspired from a local eat away or Dhaba in Varanasi, visited years back, mustard oil used in […]
Paneer Butter Masala
Oh!! My all time favourite recipe would love to call it Paneer Makhani. It is also popular with other names like Paneer Makhanwala or Butter Paneer. Kick start the weekend with this mild flavoursome Paneer Makhani , absolute happiness to your tastebuds😊 Chunks of (paneer)Indian cottage cheese cooked in tomato and cashew gravy with mild […]
Masala Egg Curry
I love to call it “Anda Curry” garnished with melon seeds and curry leaves, it’s a win win bowl for second helping at the dinner table on a busy weekend. Egg curry is a popular dish made with boiled eggs cooked in the gravy of few spices, ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes which make it, utterly […]
Upma
This is a popular South Indian cuisine prepared with semolina, cooked with vegetables and nuts.The aroma of fresh curry leaves and crackling mustard seeds make the steaming hot upma absolutely enticing. During my college days at Manipal, this Upma for breakfast or evening snack served with coconut chutney, rasam or sambhar was comforting and healthy […]
Beetroot Sabji- Stir Fry
Locally known as Chukandar ki Sukhi Sabji, in hindi. Beetroot, carrot and turnip were some of the common salad root vegetables which were readily available in our kitchen garden to my memory back home, so this stir fry packed with goodness of vitamins, minerals and iron served as an excellent healthy side for everyday family […]
Shahi mushroom matar
A spicy creamy Indian vegetarian delight ready within an hour. The mushroom slices wrapped in luscious gravy with bright green peas, pleasing to eyes and palate is a wonderful curry recipe for any dinner party. Here is my version of the recipe to share with you. Do check out and feel free to share your […]
Sweet Potato Sabji
Sweet potato curry is a delicious & healthy vegan besides gluten free accompaniment, you can enjoy with dal and plain rice or parantha. Fresh ginger and nigella seeds impart a kick to the dish, by delivering subtle and distinct flavours, perfect for this earthy vegetable. Sweet potato curry is a delicious & healthy vegan and […]