Louki Hari Matar Sabji - Summer Squash and Green Peas Sabji.

Summer Squash and Green Peas LOUKI HARI MATAR SABJI

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…

Woman holding a skillet of golden Sesame Yogurt Potatoes (Ekadasee Til Aloo Bhaji) garnished with sesame seeds and fresh coriander.

Sesame Yogurt Potatoes EKADASEE TIL ALOO BHAJI

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…

Baby Potatoes with Seasoned Tomato Sauce ALOO TAMATAR SABJI

Baby Potatoes with Seasoned Tomato Sauce ALOO TAMATAR SABJI

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….

Green Beans with Coconut BARBATTI NARIYAL SABJI

Green Beans with Coconut BARBATTI NARIYAL SABJI

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…

Shredded White Radishes and Diced Potatoes MOOLI ALOO SABJI

Shredded White Radishes and Diced Potatoes MOOLI ALOO SABJI

Origin & Context This Bengali dish comes from Sriman Ram Lal Dass, a masterful vegetable chef known for cooking at massive Janamastami festivals. Traditionally cooked over high heat on open fires, the vegetables absorb the oil and gain a hint of smokiness. This…

Spicy Okra with Coconut MASALA BHINDI SABJI

Spicy Okra with Coconut MASALA BHINDI SABJI

This is an easy and delicious okra dish, pan-fried with whole spices and grated coconut. As the okra browns lightly, the seasoned coconut forms a flavorful crust. If you do not have fresh or frozen grated coconut on hand, 0.5 cup (1.76 oz / 50 g) of ground almonds…