I’ve recently fallen in love with how versatile cabbage can be, especially when you give it the proper spice treatment. This Bandhgobhi Moong Tarkari is my latest obsession—it’s a traditional Bengali-style curried cabbage dish that transforms simple ingredients into…
If you’ve been looking for a unique way to mix up your vegetarian dinner rotation, you absolutely have to try this Plantains in Seasoned Coconut Sauce. Known traditionally as Kacha Kela Foogath, this dish is a total game-changer if you’re used to only seeing…
Discover the vibrant flavors of Chaunk Gobhi Foogath, a traditional South Indian dish that transforms humble greens into a culinary masterpiece. This Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Coconut recipe is not only a delicious Vegetarian Indian side dish but also perfectly…
If you are looking for a vibrant twist on a classic North Indian side dish, this Red Bell Peppers with Roasted Chickpea Flour recipe is the perfect choice. Traditionally known as Simla Mirch Sabji, this version swaps the usual green capsicum for sweet American red or…
If you are looking for a light, flavorful, and quick vegetarian side dish, this Summer Squash and Green Peas recipe is the perfect addition to your menu. Known traditionally as Louki Hari Matar Sabji, this dish combines the delicate sweetness of fresh zucchini with…
Elevate your fasting menu or simple weeknight dinner with this comforting Sesame Yogurt Potatoes recipe, traditionally known as Ekadasee Til Aloo Bhaji. Perfect for those observing Ekadasee, this dish adheres to strict fasting guidelines by skipping grains in favor of…
This dish utilizes a method where vegetables are steamed until tender before being cooked in spices. The potatoes are stir-fried in seasoned ghee and then coated, along with the eggplant, in a delicately spiced yogurt-coconut sauce. The result is flavorful yet light,…
Description If you have access to a garden and can harvest very small, marble-sized waxy red potatoes, they are the perfect choice for this dish, as their delicate skins wash away easily. If using larger new potatoes (red or white), boil them whole and peel once cool….
This everyday vegetable dish is a staple throughout North and Central India. It combines earth-specked new potatoes with fresh fenugreek greens, which provide a pleasingly bitter flavor similar to sprouted mustard or cress. If fresh fenugreek is unavailable, you may…
Because these steamed potatoes are marinated in seasoned yogurt before they are browned, aromatic flavors seem to permeate every bite. The combination of potatoes and white poppy seeds is typical in Bengali cuisine. I have taken the liberty of suggesting almonds as a…
The water chestnut is a floating water plant growing in lakes and ponds on several continents. The fruits are angular, with brown skins and a white, floury nut inside—refreshingly crisp and delicious. There are several kinds. Singhara nuts, grown in the lakes of…
There are innumerable popular green bean and coconut variations in Hyderabad’s Vaishnava kitchens. This specific version contrasts bright green beans against snow-white coconut, speckled with black mustard seeds and reddish urad dal, making for an attractive yet…