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Rajma masala is red kidney bean curry in cooked in a luscious onion-tomato base. This popular Punjabi dish tastes best with rice but can be enjoyed with roti too. Red kidney beans or rajma is soaked overnight in water, boiled and then simmered in a classic curry base. Make […]

Rajma Masala

12 Aug, 2018 in Curry & Side dish tagged gluten free / healthy / north indian / punjabi food / traditional cooking / vegan / vegetarian by Shilpa

Click on below links for individual recipes. Jeera Rice – basmati rice cooked with ghee, cumin seeds and green peas Rajma masala – red kidney beans curry cooked in a classic onion-tomato gravy Okra fry – slices of okra or bhindi shallow fried and seasoned with salt Boondi Raita – whisked yogurt mixed with […]

Thali#33

12 Aug, 2018 in Thali Ideas tagged curry / gluten free / healthy / sweet tooth / thali / vegetarian by Shilpa

Mini Thali#20 Naan – Soft, fluffy leavened flatbread made with plain flour Dal Makhani – silky velvety dal makhani made with whole black lentil, red kidney beans, and butter; and finished with a touch of cream Palak paneer – Soft cottage cheese cooked in silky, mildly spicy spinach gravy and finished with a touch of […]

Mini Thali#20

3 Aug, 2018 in Mini Thalis tagged curry / flatbread / north indian / punjabi food / thali / vegetarian by Shilpa

A hearty capsicum and corn soup with a distinctive smoky flavour. This creamy and mildly sweet soup is so comforting on a cold winter night. Roasting the capsicum directly on flame gives a unique flavour to the soup. This easy soup is ready in less than 20 minutes and […]

Roasted Capsicum and Corn Soup

31 Jul, 2018 in Fusion / Snacks, Street food & more tagged fusion / gluten free / healthy / quick recipe / vegetarian by Shilpa

Healthy yet delicious oats and paneer tikki/cutlets are great for breakfast, snack and lunch boxes too. This gluten-free snack is very easy to make and can be served as an appetiser too. The best part is you can make the cutlets and freeze it. Pull out a few to […]

Oats and Paneer Tikki/Cutlet

31 Jul, 2018 in Breakfast & Brunch / Snacks, Street food & more tagged breakfast / gluten free / healthy / paneer / quick recipe / vegetarian by Shilpa

Click on below links for individual recipes. Steamed rice Mysore rasam – Pigeon pea lentil or toor dal cooked with tomatoes and freshly ground spice mix Black-eyed peas curry – a wholesome simple dish made with minimal spices Masala banana chips (store bought) Carrot Halwa – carrot halwa or pudding, where grated carrots […]

Thali#32

19 Jul, 2018 in Thali Ideas tagged curry / dal / dessert / gluten free / indian dessert / karnataka food / sweet tooth / thali / vegetarian by Shilpa

Ramen is thick Japanese noodles made with wheat flour and has a soft and chewy texture. They are great to make soups and stir-fry. Ramen stir-fried with vegetables and a few sauces can be great for a quick meal. As with any stir-fry recipe, it is important to keep […]

Ramen Stir fry

16 Jul, 2018 in Fusion tagged quick recipe / stir fry / vegan / vegetarian by Shilpa

A piping hot bowl of soup is so comforting on a cold winter night. And a soup that is ready in less than 15 minutes is a definite keeper when you are not in a mood to cook something elaborate. This healthy and delicious clear soup can be paired with […]

Lemon Coriander Soup

16 Jul, 2018 in Fusion / Snacks, Street food & more tagged gluten free / healthy / quick recipe / vegan / vegetarian by Shilpa

Idli or steamed lentil-rice cake needs no introduction to any Indian. This healthy, protein-rich breakfast is a staple in South India. It’s on the top of my list as a family-favourite. This fermented food is made with the split black gram or urad dal and idli rava (or rice rava). Idli […]

Idli

13 Jul, 2018 in Breakfast & Brunch tagged breakfast / gluten free / healthy / karnataka food / south indian / traditional cooking / vegan / vegetarian by Shilpa

Sweet paddu or paniyaram is an easy to make dish ready in no time and tastes absolutely delicious. Making them fills the house with a festive aroma. They are served as offering to deity during festivals. Banana, jaggery, coconut – what’s not to love about this dish! I have […]

Instant Sweet Paddu / Paniyaram

11 Jun, 2018 in Sweet Tooth tagged festival food / indian dessert / karnataka food / sweet tooth / traditional cooking / vegan / vegetarian by Shilpa