…die hard non vegetarians cannot resist. Hara Bhara Kabab is a very popular vegetarian starter. It is a star in the vegetarian section of restaurant menus. It is always a great hit at celebratory parties. Kids and adults who are not fond of vegetables do love these little coin size patties and they taste good with ketchup or chutney. These refreshing green kababs are wonderful in burgers and can be served whenever you feel like eating them. It’s a…
…s in the spectra of spice pastes.Goan Recheado masala paste can be used in vegetarian and non-vegetarian cooking but most popularly used as a stuffing in fish and seafood. This essential Recheado spice paste is popularly used as a stuffing in pomfret and mackerel / bangada / bangurde. Recheado pomfret and mackerel tastes delicious but I feel it tastes divine stuffed in mackerel. Many refer to mackerel as a poor man’s fish as it is fairly priced an…
…enjoyed at any time. It is ideal for breakfast with choicest chutneys, dry vegetarian and dry non vegetarian preparations along with a cup of tea or coffee. This soft, pillowydosa helps to mop up curries with ease just like a sponge and is super delicious with curries. It is a great lunch box option with your favorite accompaniments as it retains its soft, fluffy texture. It is fantastic for dinner too; especially for working people as the batter…
…definitely watched it. The classic French Ratatouille is a simple, purely vegetarian stew which is a comforting meal in a bowl. It is ideal for people who have dietary constraints or have to be careful of food allergies. The beautiful and attractive arrangement of the vegetables in the Ratatouille casserole makes it appealing to the eye that you look forward to relishing it. It was Julia Child’s innovative idea to slice the vegetables in perfect…
…/ or collard greens. This is a mild comforting soup and I made this into a vegetarian one with spinach / palak. There are several variations to Caldo verde which I make and we enjoy them all. The addition of boiled and sliced chourico or linguica without the residual liquid from the sausages at the end of the cook makes it not only non-vegetarian but that is the traditional and classic soup. In the absence of sausages, you can use meat stock / bro…
…heese. You could use any filling of your choice but I like this refreshing vegetarian filling with this unusual & unique cone shell shape. It tasted awesome with fresh homemade spicy coriander mint chutney & khajur imli chutney( date & tamarind sauce). These are so delicious that you will not be satisfied with just a few. You can make these in advance & freeze them in batches so that you can serve them at short notice. Happy to sha…
…samosas on a plate with genuine Kissan Tomato Sauce/Ketchup. They had both vegetarian & non vegetarian samosas. You would be charged for the number of samosas you consumed. They would taste awesome with their aromatic Irani Chai. Irani restaurants always cater to the middle class & the lower middle class but the upper class sometimes could not resist them! At that time the population of Pune was small; mostly retired pensioners. You almost…
…stuff them or combine them with so many different vegetables & spices. Vegetarian or non-vegetarian, they are yummy either ways… They are so simple & easy to make. They store well in the freezer & you can fix a meal or a snack in minutes! If you have unexpected guests or you are running short of time to fix a meal then they can really save your day! Above all, you can pan fry, grill or deep fry… whichever way you choose they are super…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…fy. This vegetarian lasagna is an absolute delight. It is a great bake for vegetarians and non vegetarians alike and is excellent to serve at a party. If there are any leftovers, it tastes better the next day as the flavors meld because the eggplant has a tendency to absorb all the beautiful elements in the bake. There are quite a few variations to this lovely lasagna. Many of us enjoy Indian preparations of eggplant (baingan) especially at home b…