…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…
…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 stays fresh in the frid…
…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…
…ine 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 tasty! Those lovel…
…d you will be not only be surprised but proud with your creation! Try this recipe and you will realize how easy it is to make this delicious pesto in a jiffy! 😀 Ingredients : 200 gms. fresh Basil Leaves 1/3 cup Walnuts (lightly dry roasted) 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese 5 cloves Garlic 1/3 tsp. Black Pepper pwd. Fresh juice of ½ Lime or Lemon Salt to taste Procedure : Separate the fresh basil leaves from the stems. Wa…
…ver way you choose but make sure the filling remains intact. If you prefer vegetarian then you can use vegetables of your choice in the filling and in the broth to make it wholesome. Wonton soup can work as a one bowl, simple and nutritious light meal especially if you like your lunch or dinner to be light. Wonton wrappers are not readily available in the supermarkets of Pune. I made my own wonton wrappers and it did take a while to make them. I w…
…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…
…grant garlic and moist with a touch of cream, it can be enjoyed as a light vegetarian meal or as a snack. Just right for children and adults, who do not like very heavy sauces and too many frills in their pasta. Whenever we like to keep our pasta light and plain, this is what we like to eat. If you are not very fond of asparagus or if it is not easily available, do not worry you can use bell peppers instead or just add more cheese, cream and olive…