Looking for creative way to use up summer zucchini? Here is an Indian curry dish made with lots of zucchini and paneer.
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Mattar Paneer. Green Peas and Paneer in Tomato Gravy
Mattar Paneer is a North Indian vegetable dish made with green peas and paneer in a spiced tomato gravy.
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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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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.
Continue reading Lemon RiceRajma. North Indian Spiced Kidney Beans
Rajma is a North Indian kidney-bean curry that is usually eaten with white rice. Rajma is one of those dishes I make when I’ve run out of fresh veggies or don’t feel like cutting a bunch of veggies. It’s quick and easy yet nutritious and delicious all at the same time. If you are like me and always have a few non-perishable goods on hand like a selection of canned beans and tomato sauce, rajma will become one of those go-to meals to make in an instant.
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Mom’s Potato Curry
This variation of Indian spiced potatoes is my all time favorite. I think that’s because it is what I grew up with. Any time Mom made potatoes this is what she made. A nostalgic recipe that brings back happy childhood memories.
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Cauliflower & Sugar Snap Peas in Curried Coconut Broth with Braised Tofu
makes 4 servings

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Roasted Mushrooms, Peppers, Paneer Curry
Every time I roast mushrooms for a pasta dish or quiche or even as an appetizer it always occurs to me that these gorgeous roasted mushrooms would taste wonderful with some Indian spices. I finally decided one day to make that roasted mushroom curry I’d been thinking about for a long time. I added paneer (pressed curd cheese) to the dish to give it some substance, but you can also use tofu or any meat of your choice instead. Here is the recipe.
Stuffed Peppers with Indian Spiced Quinoa
Stuffed peppers are colorful, healthy, and satisfying, and I make them often for dinner. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice or quinoa.
Chole. North Indian Spiced Chickpeas
Chole, which is a North Indian chickpea dish from the Punjab region is made of chickpeas cooked with onions, garlic and spices. It is one of the most popular dishes among Indians.
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