An amazingly delicious eggplant medley with mediterranean flavors
Category: vegetarian
Simple Okra and Potatoes
A simple Okra, Potatoes and Onion fried to perfection with coriander and turmeric
Nasturtium Infused Vinegar
Nasturtium infused vinegar
Shalgam Sabzi ( Turnips)
Hot summer lazy and melancholic days. I vacillate between utter gratitude of having the family safe to frustration towards the desolate state of our world. Still, the good outweighs the bad and we clear our heads and focus on inner strength, blessings and earth’s bounty. After my early morning run or walk, I spend quite…
Haakh – Kashmiri Collard Greens
Kashmiri Haakh has been a green staple in every Kashmiri household for hundreds of years. Mounds of rice topped with the cooked greens is a common sight that will unequivocally satisfy many a discerning palate. Often thought of as a very humble food, it’s taste is far from simple. The complex pungent taste of simply…
green salad with toasted dates and strawberry dressing
Today is the first day that spring was at its peak and summer was trying to push through. I can see my seedlings sprouting through the earth eagerly reaching for the sun. The birds this year have been in abundance and start their crazy chirping at 4 am – I do not mind. Gratitude for…
Tofu tomato curry with beetroot raita
Spring comes and goes a little tantalizing and evasive. Just cold enough to want some spicy rich curry. This is a vegan version of a wonderful rich “tikka masala” usually made with chicken. I am not going mention the quarantine times , but i just did 🙂 . Hard to get time slots for groceries…
Kashmiri Phool Yakhni – Cauliflower in Yogurt sauce
Kashmiri Phool Yakhni is a vegetarian version of the sublime yogurt based Yakhni that is traditionally mutton based in Kashmir. Cauliflower is the shining star in this recipe The Cauliflower florets are par-boiled in turmeric, fried and then simmered in yogurt infused with spices like cardamom, fennel, ginger and cinnamon. These are the quintessential spices…
Greens in spices – Chinese Spinach and Red Chard
Sometimes finding unique fresh green in the market just makes my day. Could not resist bringing home crisp and fresh Chinese Spinach and Red Chard. Washed and chopped they were ready to be cooked with spices. Heat up some Mustard Oil and add dry whole red chillies (2-3) and 4-5 cloves of chopped garlic. Once…
