Tag Archives: vegetarian

Crunchy Rainbow salad with asian flavor

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Pia

Can a salad be classy? I say YES boldly once you give this salad a try. This is a salad with bold color and flavors, and they all work together very well. The sweetness from the cranberries, the crunchiness from … 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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Baked Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Pia

Pasta – Who doesn’t like it? With all its shapes, sizes and colors, it sure captures everyone’s (at least almost everyone) taste buds. The sauces that are used to make pasta these days also has a ton of options. I … 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

Asli Katori Chaat

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Pia

Katori Chaat is one of the most delicious chaat that I have ever eaten. Crispy shells filled with all sorts of goodies, sweet, tangy and spicy – all in one bowl. I have started this tradition of making chaat for … Continue reading →

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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

Pizza Uttappam

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Pia

We all love uttappam or dosa of any kind and for the most part good thin crust pizza with loads of vegetables, don’t we? For that matter even kids love dosa’s and pizza’s. How about if we combine the best … Continue reading →

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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

Kali Dal

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Pia

Finally I am back to posting new recipes after an awesome vacation back home in India traveling to 10 cities all with a little one!. While it has taken me a while to get back I am always trying out … Continue reading →

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Simply unfooling and always satisfying

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Pia

What could be more satisfying and be a crowd pleaser? ~ Indo-Chino Fried Rice Fried Rice Fried Rice. Hmmm, what or How can I describe in words what a perfect palette-pleaser this simple dish is and how come everyone seems … Continue reading →

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Shami Kebab

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Pia

Bored of the same old patties or tikkis? There is solution ~ Shami Kebab Channa dal surrounded by black Channa for Shami Kebab Yes, this recipe is just amazing. I was bored of the same old aloo tikki or any … 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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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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Fast, Healthy, Easy breakfast in minutes

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Pia

Fast, Healthy, Easy breakfast in minutes ~ Jatpat Healthy Childa Sooji, Besan, Yogurt, Rice flour, Vegetable – What could be better than a combination of protein, carbohydrates, vegetables, calcium to add to your morning diet, that too in minutes? Yes … 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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