Cooking Vegetarian: 2,600+ Recipes
A Flavor Explosion in a Jar: My Favorite 5-Minute Raisin ChutneyIf there's one secret weapon in my kitchen for instantly elevating a meal, it's a fantastic chutney. Chutneys are the heart of Indian condiments, offering a concentrated burst of flavor that can turn any...
Homemade fluffy puri — Indian fried bread — is a four-ingredient magic trick: a firm whole wheat dough rolled thin that balloons into a hollow, crisp pillow in hot oil. With a hot enough pan, it puffs nearly every time. There's nothing quite like the magic of a...
Unique orange raita turns a single navel orange into the coolest dish on a spicy table. Segments fold into thick whole-milk yogurt with toasted cumin and salt — ten minutes, then a good chill. Tired of the same old cucumber raita? Let's brighten things up! Raita is...
Orange honey lassi is a sunny twist on the classic Indian yogurt drink — freshly squeezed orange juice blended with buttermilk or yogurt and honey, over ice. It takes about five minutes. A Sunny Twist on a Classic Indian Drink!Step aside, mango lassi! There's a new...
Fruity and spiced brown rice pilaf is the sweet-savory side I bring to holiday tables. Banana and apple caramelize with turmeric and cumin, then dried apricots, raisins, and orange rind turn plain rice festive. Ready for a dish that will completely transform your idea...
Indian-inspired curried cauliflower and peas — a sabzi — is the 30-minute side that goes with absolutely everything. A two-pound head of cauliflower tumbles in ghee with toasted cumin seeds and turmeric until the edges brown. A Simple Dish That Makes Cauliflower...
Kaju maluwa, a Sri Lankan cashew curry, turns raw cashews into something astonishingly creamy without a drop of dairy. Cardamom and cinnamon simmer in coconut oil with garlic and ginger while the cashews cook to buttery tenderness. Prepare to fall in love with one of...
Spiced eggplant and pea curry is my weeknight standard — soft eggplant and sweet peas in a tomato gravy built on turmeric, coriander, and whole cumin seeds. Under an hour, mostly one pan. Some of my fondest food memories are from my college days, huddled over...
A Raita That Will Surprise and Delight You!Ready to transform your side dish game? This isn't your average raita! We're taking the humble banana and turning it into a creamy, dreamy, and utterly unforgettable condiment. The secret lies in a brilliant textural trick:...
Indian stuffed eggplant, or bharwa baingan, is small eggplants packed with a spiced mushroom-and-tomato masala. Whole cumin seeds, turmeric, and ginger turn a simple roast into something festive. If there's one vegetable that truly shines in Indian cuisine, it's the...
Hearty walnut loaf with Burgundy sauce is my holiday centerpiece — a crisp-edged loaf of bread crumbs, walnuts, celery, and a shocking amount of parsley, served with a deep red wine sauce. Searching for that show-stopping vegetarian main course for Thanksgiving or...
Is your kitchen counter overflowing with summer squash? Before you resort to leaving zucchini on your neighbor's porch (we've all been there!), I have the perfect, flavor-packed solution for you. Say hello to these incredible Mexican Stuffed Squash Boats! We're...