Mattar Paneer is a North Indian vegetable dish made with green peas and paneer in a spiced tomato gravy.
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A North Indian Vegetarian Feast at Pallavi & Parag’s
Our family was invited to friends Pallavi and Parag’s home for dinner one weekend and what a feast we were treated to. I haven’t had a North Indian dinner like this in a very long time. So many varieties of vegetarian dishes all prepared at home by Pallavi and her Mom were a feast for the senses. Continue reading A North Indian Vegetarian Feast at Pallavi & Parag’s
Raita. Indian Yogurt Side Dish with Tomatoes and Onions
Raita, an Indian yogurt side dish is very popular in our house. It’s basically yogurt with raw vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, cilantro and cucumbers along with some spices.
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Roasted Pan Sautéed Okra
Here is a recipe for a delicious okra stir fry one that my Mom used to make when I was growing up. It’s a winner of a recipe with minimal spices and all the goodness of okra. Give it a try!
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Cabbage and Onion Pakoras
Pakoras are deep fried Indian fritters made with chickpea flour and chopped veggies.
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Indian Spiced Noodles
For a different take on ramen noodles try this Indian spiced stir fried noodles packed with vegetables and Indian spices.
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Homemade Ghee
There is nothing like the aroma of cooking vegetables, fish, chicken or meats in homemade ghee. Ghee, also known as clarified butter gives any food that you add ghee to an invigorating aroma that has a wonderful feel good effect on our senses.
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Lemon Rice
This is a lemon recipe that I grew up with – lemon rice. A delicious rice dish that is so easy, you’ll be making it again and again.
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Saag Sabjee. Greens Curry
This Indian dish made with a variety of greens is one of the easiest curries to make. Cook the veggies and blend until creamy then serve with rice or chapati. It’s that easy.
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Veena’s Tomato and Caramelized Onion Chutney
My friend Veena is an outstanding South Indian cook! Anything and everything Veena makes is delicious and her vegetarian dishes are in a league of their own! Chutneys, appetizers, idlis, curries, sweets, you name any Tamil food and Veena can make it taste amazing. Here I have chosen to share with you her tomato and caramelized onion chutney that she served with some idlis when I visited her one day.
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