Posts Tagged: Vegetarian

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Spice Roasted Cauliflower

  Cauliflower is a huge favorite in our home. Husband loves it much more than I do which is why he always sneaks it into our shopping cart every-time at the groceries when I’m busy picking out other veggies. And,

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Spice Roasted Cauliflower

  Cauliflower is a huge favorite in our home. Husband loves it much more than I do which is why he always sneaks it into our shopping cart every-time at the groceries when I’m busy picking out other veggies. And,

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Broccoli Rabe/Rapini Stuffed Parathas

  For the past few weeks I have been gravely tempted to pick up these deep green fresh bunches of Broccoli Rabe at my local grocery store. I had read and heard a lot about it’s nutritional benefits before, but

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Broccoli Rabe/Rapini Stuffed Parathas

  For the past few weeks I have been gravely tempted to pick up these deep green fresh bunches of Broccoli Rabe at my local grocery store. I had read and heard a lot about it’s nutritional benefits before, but

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

  Spring has been here for a while now but it still kinda feels like Winter is in no mood to say goodbye and go into hibernation! The sun is beaming brightly spreading it’s warmth but yet falls short in

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

  Spring has been here for a while now but it still kinda feels like Winter is in no mood to say goodbye and go into hibernation! The sun is beaming brightly spreading it’s warmth but yet falls short in

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Methi-Chana Dal Sabji / Fenugreek-Lentils Stir Fry

  Methi/Fenugreek is quite versatile in the sense that – a) fresh leaves can be used similar to any leafy greens to make a parathas, curries or dal, b) dried leaves often referred to as ‘Kasuri Methi‘ can be used

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Methi-Chana Dal Sabji / Fenugreek-Lentils Stir Fry

  Methi/Fenugreek is quite versatile in the sense that – a) fresh leaves can be used similar to any leafy greens to make a parathas, curries or dal, b) dried leaves often referred to as ‘Kasuri Methi‘ can be used

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Capsicum and Potato Curry

  The morning after the day long fast of ‘Shivarathri’ last sunday, I was looking to make a quick early meal to satisfy our hunger pangs. Although the after-dusk naivedyam of watermelon, musk-melon, bananas and sweet potatoes were enough to

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Capsicum and Potato Curry

  The morning after the day long fast of ‘Shivarathri’ last sunday, I was looking to make a quick early meal to satisfy our hunger pangs. Although the after-dusk naivedyam of watermelon, musk-melon, bananas and sweet potatoes were enough to

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Tomato-Carrot Soup with Basil Herbed Croutons

  At the wake of dawn, I peeped out the window to catch a glimpse of the sunrise and the sun was well, no where to be found. He hid behind the dark gloomy clouds that were wandering all over

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Tomato-Carrot Soup with Basil Herbed Croutons

  At the wake of dawn, I peeped out the window to catch a glimpse of the sunrise and the sun was well, no where to be found. He hid behind the dark gloomy clouds that were wandering all over

Chickpeas Garden Salad

Chickpeas Garden Salad

  It’s freezing out here for the past few days and is likely to be so for at-least the next couple more days. We also had light snow this morning and yet the sun is beaming it’s warm rays. The

Chickpeas Garden Salad

Chickpeas Garden Salad

  It’s freezing out here for the past few days and is likely to be so for at-least the next couple more days. We also had light snow this morning and yet the sun is beaming it’s warm rays. The

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Spaghetti & Veggie Balls

  ‘Spaghetti & Meatballs’ is such a crowd favorite….and just because you are not a meat-eater….that shouldn’t devoid you from having it. This is a nice, fresh and healthy dish to start off the New Year! This dish is as

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Spaghetti & Veggie Balls

  ‘Spaghetti & Meatballs’ is such a crowd favorite….and just because you are not a meat-eater….that shouldn’t devoid you from having it. This is a nice, fresh and healthy dish to start off the New Year! This dish is as

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Spinach & Cheese Rolls

  We had this winter’s first snow today which reminds me of our short trip last month. On a beautiful sunny weekend we visited Newport, Rhode Island which is just an hour from our place. We visited the beautiful and luxurious mansions

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Spinach & Cheese Rolls

  We had this winter’s first snow today which reminds me of our short trip last month. On a beautiful sunny weekend we visited Newport, Rhode Island which is just an hour from our place. We visited the beautiful and luxurious mansions

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Dosakai Pappu/Yellow Cucumber Dal

  The idea of ‘comfort food’ certainly varies from person to person. It could also vary by season. In spring, a generous slice of your favorite cake with some hot coffee/tea could be your company while you stare at the

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Dosakai Pappu/Yellow Cucumber Dal

  The idea of ‘comfort food’ certainly varies from person to person. It could also vary by season. In spring, a generous slice of your favorite cake with some hot coffee/tea could be your company while you stare at the

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Chamagadda Pulusu – Taro Root Stew

    Chamagadda is a favorite in our home. Familiar with this vegetable? No? Then, read on. So, it is called ‘Chamagadda‘ or ‘Chamadumpa’ in Telugu, ‘Arbi‘ in Hindi and ‘Taro Root‘ in other parts of the world. It is

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Chamagadda Pulusu – Taro Root Stew

    Chamagadda is a favorite in our home. Familiar with this vegetable? No? Then, read on. So, it is called ‘Chamagadda‘ or ‘Chamadumpa’ in Telugu, ‘Arbi‘ in Hindi and ‘Taro Root‘ in other parts of the world. It is

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Vegetable Minestrone Soup

  Want a meal to be filling and super-healthy? ‘Soup’ is the way to go; the one with lots of veggies, beans of your choice, and some comforting pasta cooked in a tasty, spicy broth which is exactly what this

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Vegetable Minestrone Soup

  Want a meal to be filling and super-healthy? ‘Soup’ is the way to go; the one with lots of veggies, beans of your choice, and some comforting pasta cooked in a tasty, spicy broth which is exactly what this

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Veggie Pasta in a cheesy Parmesan sauce

      I made this Pasta earlier this week, but just got lazy to write up the post. Just boil the pasta, stir-fry/cook veggies of your choice, make the sauce and then assemble everything together. Sounds a little time

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Veggie Pasta in a cheesy Parmesan sauce

      I made this Pasta earlier this week, but just got lazy to write up the post. Just boil the pasta, stir-fry/cook veggies of your choice, make the sauce and then assemble everything together. Sounds a little time

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Onion and Aloo Bajjis/Onion and Potato Fritters

      Bajjis are a very popular tea-time snack in India, perfect on a rainy day. They are made with just about anything – onions, long green chillies/mirchi, potatoes, bread, cabbage, spinach, tamalapaaku/beetel leaf to name a few. Though, ‘Onion

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Onion and Aloo Bajjis/Onion and Potato Fritters

      Bajjis are a very popular tea-time snack in India, perfect on a rainy day. They are made with just about anything – onions, long green chillies/mirchi, potatoes, bread, cabbage, spinach, tamalapaaku/beetel leaf to name a few. Though, ‘Onion

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Aloo Gobi

      ‘Aloo Gobi’ is one popular dish from India. Cauliflower and Potatoes are cooked or rather roasted in a blend of spices. It is beautiful and flavorful at the same time. In our home, we love cauliflower and

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Aloo Gobi

      ‘Aloo Gobi’ is one popular dish from India. Cauliflower and Potatoes are cooked or rather roasted in a blend of spices. It is beautiful and flavorful at the same time. In our home, we love cauliflower and

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Cabbage Kofta Curry/Cabbage Dumplings in Tomato Gravy

    Koftas refer to dumplings that are usually made with Cabbage, Sorakaya/Lauki/Bottle Gourd or Aloo/Potatoes. They can also be made with ground chicken or mutton (keema) similar to meatballs. When these koftas are added to a tomato gravy, it

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Cabbage Kofta Curry/Cabbage Dumplings in Tomato Gravy

    Koftas refer to dumplings that are usually made with Cabbage, Sorakaya/Lauki/Bottle Gourd or Aloo/Potatoes. They can also be made with ground chicken or mutton (keema) similar to meatballs. When these koftas are added to a tomato gravy, it