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We set off to make some veggie burger the other evening with thai infused flavours. We had a bit of everything in this burger, which made it super special. We had fresh thai flavors from the lemongrass, intense fragrance induced by mushrooms and the red chili kick for that satisfying feeling. It was one happy evening to recall with my happy family!
How can we ever say no to a vegetarian burger made out of paneer and chickpea? It was crunchy, packed with loads of amazing flavours, and everything that would make us happy over a good meal with family and friends!
Pumpkin kale lasagna makes a warm pot of autumn dinner delight. This vegetarian lasagna recipe is made with baked cinderella pumpkin, stir fried kale, and warm gooey bechamel sauce.
White poppy seeds, or posto, as they call it in my hometown, is usually prepared with potatoes and ridge gourd and its flavor is kept intact in preparations by staying away from additional spices. I used up the zucchini at hand and wasn’t disappointed. I might be also guilty of adding a tad bit of spice to my version, because I like it that way!
I believe that a good spicy Thai yellow curry possesses the fix to all troubles. I am in love with the Surendra's curry at Wagamama, a Japanese fast food restaurant with amazing South Asian recipes, from Ramens to Curries. This recipe got me a few inches closer to the Surendra's curry and took me only 20 minutes to stir together.
After coming to the Netherlands, jackfruit was not something that I frequently encountered in grocery stores, maybe once or twice I sighted something like-it in Asian supermarkets and very quickly I came to the realisation that it was a similar looking cousin durian and not really the jackfruit that I knew, oops! It was not too long ago that I came across a tin of preserved jackfruit in the Asian supermarket and I was quite curious to try my luck with that. The advantage of buying a tinned jackfruit in brine is largely that I don't have to to go through all the hassle of chopping and cleaning one, but nothing can really substitute the flavour of a fresh homegrown jackfruit. I think until I figure out where exactly jackfruit is sold fresh out here, and master the craft of chopping it up, the tins are going to be my buddies!
This version of stuffed capsicum is healthy, hearty, and is filled with a flavourful mix of rice and minced lamb. The oven based recipe can also be steamed.
Vegan burger patties are amazingly hearty for a weeknight meal. These can also be made ahead and frozen to be later served as an easy and quick weeknight dinner.
Curd rice is a classic south indian rice recipe with yoghurt and flavorful blend of seeds and curry leaves for tempering. Ideal for a warm summer's evening, this dinner recipe cannot get any easier and not the conventional spicy Indian meal!
This grilled fish recipe is so simple, it takes only 5 minutes to prepare this recipe, and let the oven work the rest out. That's it! This is my favorite go to grilled/baked fish recipe henceforth. Super easy, healthy, and delicious!
Buta dali is a classic celebratory recipe in Oriya households. The lentil recipe includes everything nutritious and healthy, from raw papaya, to wholesome lentils, and the essential turmeric.
An East meets West summer salad with grilled vegetables, tandoori style grilled chicken, and a mint and yogurt dressing. Healthy and delicious!
A vegetarian burger recipe inspired by Jamie's Italian menu. The burger patty is made of soya beans and chickpea and constructed with balsamic onion, feta cheese, fennel and beet slaw, and a pickled onion!
Palak tofu, a healthy recipe with tofu dipped in a deliciously green spinach based gravy.
My grandmother's fish curry recipe. A typical East Indian fish curry. Simple recipe!
One pot quick chicken curry. A simple recipe for busy weeknights.
Sambar is a traditional south Indian lentil recipe with loads of spices, flavours, and vegetables. This recipe is 100% vegan!
A quick and simple one pot Thai inspired vegetarian yellow curry
Baigan ka bharta, a classic Indian baked aubergine with tomato. Spicy!
