In beginning of Spring, you start to see various varieties of mango in markets of India. Some unripe varieties are used for making pickles. Some of these mangoes are also used in making chaats, chutneys, curries and salads. This unripe (kachi) mango (keri) nu shaak (curry) is similar to mango chutney but uses pickle masala […]
Watermelon Poke Bowl
A poke bowl is associated with raw marinated fish, like Ahi or Yellowfin tuna, that’s cubed and served over sticky rice and pickles. It is originated in Hawaii. The meaning of poke is to slice or cut in Hawaiian and this vegetarian version with watermelon makes perfect sense. The combination of sweet watermelon, sour pickles […]
Cauliflower Rolls
New England is famous for lobster rolls during summer. Living in New England I was looking for similar rolls in a vegetarian version which can be served while entertaining or picnicking outside. Why not cauliflower which can mimic same flavor as lobster and when it has become trendy to make rice to pizza crust from […]
Chile Relleno with Paneer
Print Chile Relleno with Paneer Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 poblano peppers 1 recipe of paneer bhuraji 1 recipe of tikka masala gravy Directions Make paneer bhuraji and tikka masala gravy according to directions. Char poblano peppers on open flame of stove or […]
Panchrav Shaak
During month of August or September (on the eight day of Shravan Vad in Hindu calender) people in India celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth. The festival is known as Janmashtami. This year it was on August 24, 2019. People observed fast on that day. The next day which is called Parna, feast is prepared as an […]
Everyday Cabbage (shaak)
Print Everyday Cabbage (shaak) Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 6 This is a basic recipe to cook any vegetable in Gujarati style and it is referred as shaak. Usually there is some kind of a shaak with a meal (Gujarati thali). In vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, green beans, […]
Karela nu Shaak
Print Karela nu Shaak Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 4 Karela (biiter melons) are usually available during mango season (April to July) in Gujarat. Here in US they are available all year around. This shaak is especially eaten with mango pulp. Both works well together as karela are […]
Vegetables and Chickpeas Tagine
Print Vegetables and Chickpeas Tagine Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 6 The spices used in Moroccan Tagine recipes are very similar to spices used in Indian curries. I like to cook curries/stews with warm spices during winter months. It is very satisfying and comforting during cold season. I […]
Country Fried Cauliflower Steak with Couscous
Print Country Fried Cauliflower Steak Prep time: 45 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Serves: 4 This recipe is inspired by vegetarian episode of Guy’s Grocery Games show on Food network. Ingredients 1 large cauliflower 1 cup AP flour 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 teaspoon […]
Thanksgiving 2018
Print Whole Roasted Cauliflower Follow the link below for recipe. This recipe makes a center piece for vegetarian thanksgiving. Use sauce from recipe as gravy. http://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/whole-roasted-cauliflower-with-poblano-vinaigrette-and-goat-cheese-cream-clinton-Kelly. Serve with nan and/or plain rice. 3.5.3251 Print Mashed Potatoes Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 large or […]
Tindola nu Shaak
Print Tindola nu Shaak Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 lb. tindola (green ivy squash) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds Pinch of asafetida powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dhana-jeeru (spice blend of coriander and cumin powder) 1 teaspoon […]
Turiya Patra nu Shaak
Print Turiya Patra nu Shaak Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 medium or 1 large turiya (snake gourd, known as Chinese okra) 4 rolls of Patra, cooked or uncooked 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon ground turmeric ¼ teaspoon chili powder 1 […]