Authentic Vegetarian Recipes
Baingan Bharta / Roasted Eggplant Curry – a delicious and smoky Indian variation of the Mediterranean Baba Ganoush. This dish is simple yet delicious and has unique smoky flavours that comes from grilling the eggplant on direct fire or charcoal. The grilled eggplant is chopped/mashed, spiced up and cooked to a delicate finish. This smoky and flavour packed baingan bharta / roasted eggplant pairs well with Indian flat breads like roti / paratha /steamed white rice.
Cauliflower pepper fry – a simple everyday recipe that accompanies well with steamed rice or hot rotis / Indian flat breads. The addition of freshly ground masala powder made with peppercorns and few other spices imparts an aromatic flavour and enhances the taste of this dish.
Vegetable Kurma – a South Indian style classic vegetarian side dish for Indian flat brads and other tiffin varieties. This delectable vegetable kurma is a stew of assorted veggies simmered in a thick spicy coconut based masala gravy. The addition of coconut to the gravy imparts a fresh aroma and the freshly roasted / grounded spices gives a distinct flavour to this kurma. This flavourful Vegetable Kurma can be served as a side dish for Indian flat breads like Paratha, Chappathi / Roti, Poori, Appam or other tiffin varieties.
Paneer Bhurji – scrambled Indian cottage cheese cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices. This paneer bhurji can be served as an accompaniment to Indian flat breads like roti, paratha or bread. It can also be used as a stuffing to make delicious sandwiches and kathi rolls.
Gobi Mutter White Kurma – a delectable and flavour-packed South Indian style cauliflower & peas kurma. The highlight of this kurma is the white base gravy that is procured from grinding a generous amount of fresh coconut, cashews and poppy seeds. The addition of coconut imparts a fresh aroma and distinct flavour that is soothing to the senses and to the palate. This white kurma pairs well with all Indian flat breads like chappathi / paratha , puffed breads like poori, South Indian pancakes like appam or string hoppers like Idiyappam.
Veg Kohlapuri – a healthy, spicy and semidry mixed vegetable Maharashtrian delicacy that is served as an accompaniment for Indian flat breads. The highlight of this dish is the freshly prepared kolhapuri masala powder that imparts this dish with an exquisite taste, fragrance and aromatic flavour. A choice of mixed vegetables are steamed, tossed and simmered along with the freshly prepared Kolhapuri masala. This aromatic and flavourful Veg Kolhapuri can be served with chappathi / paratha / steamed rice.
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