Category Archives: Vegetables

Stuffed Green Eggplant

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Pia

Hello Hello to Everyone! I am sorry that I had to take some time off from blogging world for personal reasons and back with a whole new appetite. What could be better than to start with one of family favorites … Continue reading →

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Mutter in dahi gravy

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Pia

Whenever I am really hungry and want something quick to prepare for a side dish, mutter (peas) comes to my mind. The frozen peas comes so much in handy and cooks through so fast. A lot of dish could be … Continue reading →

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Masala Peppers

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Pia

Fancy name yet not difficult to prepare. The combination of ingredients is quiet interesting; at least I have never made any dish with ingredients such as peanuts, coconut and other spices all in one dish. My friend told me that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Masala Peppers, Side Dishes, Vegetables | Tagged | 9 Comments

Baingan Ka Bharta

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Pia

Growing up my Mom would not make this often but whenever it was made, the entire smelled was filled with the fragrance of the smokey flavor when roasting the giant eggplant. It’s truly tantalizing for anyone who visited us especially … Continue reading →

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Cabbage Rice

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Pia

YUM. That’s what comes to my mind when I think of this simple dish. With some simple ingredients which apparently could be pre-made and kept ready in your refrigerator, this dish comes out great in no time. My family simply … Continue reading →

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Aloo Palak Paratha

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Pia

Holidays are welcoming us with cold weather and heavy rains like where I live or snow storms. If I was living closer to my Mom (lucky those who do) I know how much mouth watering food she must have made … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Flour, Palak (Spinach), Vegetables, Wheat Flour | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Pretty in Pink Pulao

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Pia

One of the fastest, easiest and tastiest recipes packed with all sorts of vegetables is pulao. If you take the time to prepare all the vegetables for the week ahead of time, then making pulao for any hungry crowd is … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Basmati Rice, Beetroot, Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Carrots, Rice & Products, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

Muthia

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Pia

Muthia is one of the most popular Gujarati recipes which is traditionally made of vegetables such as lauki or spinach or for that matter you can add any vegetable of your choice, besan, sooji, wheat flour with other minor spices. … Continue reading →

Posted in Besan (Gram flour), Flour, Grains, Lauki(Bottle Gourd), Sooji (Semolina), Vegetables, Wheat Flour | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

Potato Gratin

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Pia

Potato Gratin Potato Gratin is a comfort food originating from France, but these days it is found just about any where. I was surprised to see this new dish in chaat stalls in India. At first I was a bit … Continue reading →

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It’s Pizza time

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Pia

Pizza – The perfect party food. Whether it is a party at a friends or at work or Chuck-e-Cheese, the food is ought to be Pizza. This is one food even kids love eating any fuss. It’s amazing to notice … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Flour, Fontina, Maida (All Purpose), Milk & Products, Mozzarella, Uncategorized, Zucchini | Tagged , , , | 15 Comments

Happy Navratri to all you dear Indians

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Pia

Happy Navratri to one and all wherever you are ~ Coconut Burfi “Nav” means “nine” and “ratri” means “night”. Thus, he meaning of “Navratri” is “nine nights’. It is one of the most significant festivals for Hindus; especially for Gujratis … Continue reading →

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Not your same fried green tomatoes

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Pia

What’s the alternate to fried green tomatoes? ~ Roasted green tomato sabzi Cut green tomatoes Not many of us have utilized the fresh, luscious green, crisp green tomatoes in our cooking. In the southern US, it is much eaten as … Continue reading →

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Shahi Saucy Cauliflower

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Pia

Who says cauliflower could not be prepared as a whole? ~ Shahi Saucy Cauliflower Whole cauliflower in its sauce This recipe is an easy to make recipe with all the right and exotic ingredients and makes use of the most … Continue reading →

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Sabudana Vada

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Pia

Paryushana (or Paryusan) is one of the two most important festivals for the Jains, the other being Diwali. During the 8-day festival, the Kalpa Sutra is recited in the Shvetambar sect, that includes a recitation of the section on birth … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Masala Tinda

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Pia

Tinda is also called Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian Baby Pumpkin, is a squash-like vegetable popular in north India and is native to India. It is also very popular in Pakistani cooking. It is green in color … Continue reading →

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