Category: Vegetarian
Mushrooms in Almond Gravy
| October 21, 2008 | Posted by usha under Almonds, Curries & Fries, Curries & Stir Fries, Daily Recipes, Event Entries, Gravies, Nuts, Quick and Easy Recipes, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
It is has been a while since I updated my blog. I was under the weather for past few days. I am gradually getting back to normal and guess what, I lost 2 lbs Isn’t that nice. I think that is the only good thing about falling sick These past few days, I… more
Broccoli Moong Dal Stir Fry
| September 24, 2008 | Posted by usha under Broccoli, Curries & Fries, Curries & Stir Fries, Daily Recipes, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Stir Fries, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
I have fall in love with broccoli in last 2 years. Prior to that, just the mention of broccoli would turn me off. I knew it is a very healthy, nutritious vegetable, but just could not eat it. Couple of years ago, I gave it a try again. I steamed it for 2-3 minutes and… more
Cilantro Pesto Pinwheels
| September 23, 2008 | Posted by usha under Appetizers & Snacks, Appetizers/Snacks, Baked & Grilled, Bell Pepper, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
I am very happy to share with you all a recipe I came up with. How I came up with this recipe is a long story. I tried out a recipe I saw in a magazine. The recipe called for wrapping sausage meat in a pastry sheet, cutting it into ½” circles and baking it.… more
Event Entry and an Award
| September 22, 2008 | Posted by usha under Desserts, Desserts, Desserts & Sweets, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Vegetarian |
New post, new picture and an archived recipe for Srivalli’s Microwave Easy Cooking (MEC) Event. The theme for this month is Chocolate and what better than Chocolate Strawberries, to make my debut into MEC events! I use my microwave purely for reheating food and to boil milk, for making yogurt. I don’t use it for… more
Fenugreek Cauliflower Stir Fry
| September 15, 2008 | Posted by usha under Cauliflower, Curries & Fries, Curries & Stir Fries, Daily Recipes, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Stir Fries, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
I use fenugreek aka methi extensively in my cooking, both as a herb and as a spice. However, I do not use it as a fresh herb, as much as my mom, aunts and cousins do. This herb is a must ingredient for tadka or popu in all their curries, stir fries, gravies and pulaos… more
Edamame
| August 31, 2008 | Posted by usha under Appetizers/Snacks, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Sauteed, Steamed & more, Vegetarian |
I did not participate in last months JFI event and this month, I could not make up my mind on what to send. First I thought of tofu. I am not a big fan of tofu, but I do eat it. However, I don’t cook it very much at home, because I am the only… more
Foccacia – Italian Bread
| August 31, 2008 | Posted by usha under Baking, Breads, Breads & Pizzas, Event Entries, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
I was thinking of baking some bread for quite some time and was intimidated by the lengthy process. First we need to make the dough, then rest it or ferment it until it increases in size and then baking it. It is a long process and I lack the patience required for such a lengthy… more
Healthy Fruit Milkshake and Lassi
| August 25, 2008 | Posted by usha under Beverages, Blackberries, Breakfast, Daily Recipes, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Strawberries, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
Every 4-5 months, we go through a eat healthy diet phase, where we try to eat only healthy food and avoid all the oily curries, biryani and deep fried food, poori being an exception. Usually this phase lasts for 4-6 weeks, until it is interrupted by arrival of our guests and visitors. We currently are… more
Vegetable Noodles
| August 19, 2008 | Posted by usha under Daily Recipes, Entrees, Event Entries, Noodles, Noodles & Pastas, Quick and Easy Recipes, Vegetarian, Vegetarian |
It has been a long time since I cooked Chinese food at home. Today for lunch, I made myself vegetable noodles. Usually when I fix myself some noodles, I just follow the instructions on the package. Boil the noodles and vegetables and then season it with the flavor that comes with the package. But today,… more
Carrot Pachadi / Carrot Salad
| August 13, 2008 | Posted by usha under Carrots, Chutneys & Condiments, Chutney~Pachadi, Daily Recipes, Event Entries, Quick and Easy Recipes, Salad/Raita/Chutney, Salads, Salads & Soups, Vegetarian |
Friday, August 15th is India’s 61st Independence Day. To celebrate the Independence Day, I bring you healthy, nutritious carrot pachadi with a patriotic theme. I garnished the pachadi with grated carrot, chopped onions and cilantro to look like an Indian flag. I used the tempered green chillies and mustard seeds to make the chakra of… more
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